Rates verified July 2026 · US pricing
True-cost calculator.
Sticker prices hide card fees and per-staff charges. Set your numbers and see what each platform would really cost per month.
Your business
3 professionals
$6,000
$75
Estimates use entry plans and published in-person rates. Add-ons (SMS packs, hardware) not included. Always confirm with the vendor.
| PLATFORM | SOFTWARE | PROCESSING | TOTAL /MO | Relative monthly cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresha2.29% + 20¢ | $0 | $153 | $153CHEAPEST | |
| Square Appointments2.6% + 10¢ | $0 | $164 | $164CHEAPEST | |
| GlossGenius2.6% flat | $40 | $156 | $196CHEAPEST | |
| Vagaro2.75%, no per-txn fee | $50 | $165 | $215CHEAPEST | |
| Booksy2.69% + 30¢ | $70 | $185 | $255CHEAPEST | |
| BookendoYour Stripe + 0.5% | $57 | $228 | $285CHEAPEST | |
| Mangomint2.6% + 10¢ | $165 | $164 | $329CHEAPEST |
Cheapest isn’t always best — see how each platform scores on the full rubric.
Disclosure: Salon Software Guide and Bookendo share common ownership. Bookendo is evaluated using the same published criteria as every other platform.
No-show cost calculator
2/week
Uses your average ticket from above ($75).
REVENUE LOST / MONTH
$650
RECOVERABLE WITH DEPOSITS*
$455
*Salons we tested typically recover ~70% of no-show losses after enabling deposits and card-on-file fees.
Platforms with deposits built in: Vagaro, GlossGenius, Bookendo.