SalonApp review
A broad salon operations suite with payroll, commissions, and multi-location options.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
SalonApp, branded on its current site as Salon Manager, is cloud-based software for independent stylists, growing salons, spas, and multi-location operators. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, point of sale, client profiles, staff scheduling, commissions, payroll management, inventory, memberships, marketing, and reporting into one system. Client records can include formulas, photos, allergies, and visit history, while the platform also includes an AI receptionist for calls and bookings. Web, iOS, and Android coverage suits businesses that need access across devices.
Pricing follows a freemium model. The Free plan supports up to 15 clients, 20 appointments per month, and 1 staff member. Starter costs $39 per month and adds up to 5 staff members, unlimited clients and appointments, POS and payments, basic reports, and email support. Professional costs $79 per month and adds up to 15 staff members, marketing and loyalty, commission tracking, payroll management, advanced reports and AI, plus phone and chat support. Enterprise costs $149 per month and adds unlimited staff, multi-location support, online booking, data export and backup, a dedicated account manager, and custom integrations. A 14-day free trial is also available.
Payroll is a central differentiator for salons that need more than appointment administration. The platform supports US and Canadian payroll with tax tables, tax filing, commission and tip calculations, contractor payments, payroll reports, accountant exports, and direct deposits. Integrations with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Square, and Stripe support accounting and payment workflows. Salons wanting a broad operational system should consider Professional or Enterprise, while a solo stylist or very small business may find the Free or Starter limits more appropriate. Businesses that only need basic scheduling and payments may not need the broader payroll, inventory, marketing, and reporting scope.
SalonApp pros and cons
- Where it wins
- US and Canadian payroll with tax tables, reports, and direct deposits
- Commission tracking supports configurable service and retail rules
- Web, iOS, and Android access with QuickBooks and Xero integrations
- Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 15 clients, 20 appointments, and 1 staff member
- Multi-location support and custom integrations are limited to Enterprise
- Payroll management appears in the Professional tier rather than Starter
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