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ProperKind review

#7 of 56 in Salon Commission Management Software

A planned salon management tool with flexible pay rules and payroll CSV export.

7.9/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

ProperKind is planned studio-management software for salons and other appointment-based businesses, with booking, scheduling, client records and staff compensation tools. For salons balancing commission with booth rent, hourly pay or salary, its compensation options are more relevant than a booking calendar alone. Commission percentages can be configured by staff member and service, while tips are tracked separately from service revenue and can have their own allocation. The vendor says the software is pre-launch, so it is a fit for evaluating a planned system rather than one to adopt immediately.

The published planned monthly prices are $39 for Essentials, $79 for Growth and $149 for Scale. Essentials includes unlimited appointments, Stripe deposits and commission tracking for up to 3 staff. Growth raises the scope to unlimited staff with commission splits, up to 3 locations, advanced reporting and payroll export. Scale adds unlimited locations, white-label booking pages, webhook events, Zapier integration and guided import of clients and appointments. The vendor describes pricing as a flat subscription, with Stripe processing and SMS charges billed separately at cost. Those prices are planned launch prices, not purchasable plans.

For payroll and operating fit, ProperKind pairs payroll CSV export with integrations including Gusto, Xero and QuickBooks, and connects to Google Calendar and Zapier. Booking pages can also be embedded on sites built with WordPress, Wix, Squarespace or Shopify. The feature set includes automated SMS and email reminders, but SMS charges are separate. Salons seeking one system for varied compensation models and exportable payroll data may find the planned scope worth watching; teams needing software now should look elsewhere until launch. Its listed platform is web, with cloud deployment and email support.

ProperKind pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Tracks commission by staff member and service, with commission splits on Growth.
    • Separates tips from service revenue and supports booth rent, hourly pay and salary.
    • Exports payroll CSV; Growth adds up to 3 locations and advanced reporting.
  • Where it doesn't
    • Pre-launch; the vendor has not announced a public launch date.
    • Listed plans are planned prices, not currently purchasable.
    • Essentials limits commission tracking to 3 staff; multi-location starts with Growth.

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