9 platforms tested for this category · July 2026
The best software for hair salons.
Salons with chairs, commissions and retail have different needs than solo artists. We re-weighted our test results for team scheduling, front-desk speed, POS and payroll.
Top 3 picks for hair salons
BEST OVERALL
VagaroFrom $30/mo · 2.75% cards
8.9
Commissions, POS, payroll and marketing in one plan — built for teams of 2–15 chairs.
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PREMIUM FRONT DESK
MangomintFrom $165/mo · 2.6% + 10¢
8.3
The smoothest calendar and checkout we tested — worth it for busy front desks.
FULL REVIEW IN TESTING
BOOTH RENTERS
GlossGeniusFrom $24/mo · 2.6% flat
8.5
Each renter runs their own book and payments with zero front-desk overhead.
FULL REVIEW IN TESTING
What matters most for a hair salon
Commissions & payroll
Splits by service and retail, tips handling, and payroll export — or you’ll live in spreadsheets.
Front-desk speed
Rebooking at checkout in under 30 seconds. We timed every platform on this exact flow.
Retail & inventory
Product sales at the chair, low-stock alerts and margin reports built into the same POS.
No-show protection
Card-on-file, deposits on long services, and automatic fees — without awkward conversations.
How the top 5 compare for salons
| PLATFORM | FROM | EXTRA STAFF | CARD RATE | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vagaro | $30/mo | +$10/mo | 2.75% | 8.9 |
| Fresha | $0/mo | $0 | 2.29% + 20¢ | 8.7 |
| GlossGenius | $24/mo | $48 team plan | 2.6% flat | 8.5 |
| Mangomint | $165/mo | Included to 10 | 2.6% + 10¢ | 8.3 |
| Booksy | $30/mo | +$20/mo | 2.69% + 30¢ | 7.9 |
Scores re-weighted for salon-team criteria. Estimate your salon’s true monthly cost →
Not a typical salon? Get a personal match.
Six questions about your team, budget and must-haves — matched against our test data.