OpenChair review
A low-cost nail venue platform with broad operations tools but a less direct commission focus.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
OpenChair is salon management software for nail studios, salons and other appointment-led service businesses. It brings online booking, live availability, technician scheduling, walk-in queues, client records, service menus, checkout, retail inventory, packages, reporting and communications into web, iOS and Android experiences. Nail-focused workflows include manicure and pedicure combos, configurable removal and nail-art options, polish formula records, finished-set photos, and chair, table and equipment capacity checks. It is available to businesses in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
The freemium structure is a clear starting point for smaller venues. The Free plan requires no paid subscription. Pro costs AUD 34.95 per active venue per month, with the first bookable team member included and additional bookable members charged separately. The annual Pro option costs AUD 349.5 per active venue per year and provides 12 months for the price of 10. Pro also includes 500 Sparks per bookable team member, pooled up to 5,000. A 14-day free trial is available. Features, payments and communications vary by market and plan, and pricing varies by venue country.
Operational breadth is OpenChair’s main appeal. Teams can manage prepaid service packages, retail stock and sales, deposits, checkout, Stripe-powered online or contactless payments, SMS and email communications, and an AI assistant with operator-reviewed replies. The platform fit is more focused than a large integration marketplace: the listed integrations are Stripe and Instagram DMs. OpenChair suits nail venues that want affordable booking and day-to-day operations software, especially those using its nail-specific service and resource workflows. Venues selecting primarily for commission management or a wider integration ecosystem should compare alternatives before choosing it.
OpenChair pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan with no paid subscription required
- Nail-specific menus, combos, formulas and service options
- Booking, scheduling, payments, inventory and client records in one platform
- Where it doesn't
- Additional bookable team members are charged separately on Pro
- Integrations are limited to Stripe and Instagram DMs
- Less direct fit when commission management is the primary requirement
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