Salons & Spas industry
Best Software for Salons and spas (2026 Guide)
Booking software is the heartbeat of any salon or spa. Pick a tool that handles online booking, packages, gift cards, and stylist commissions.
Common problems we hear from salons and spas
- No-shows killing the calendar
- Tracking stylist commissions
- Selling memberships and packages
- Retail inventory at the front desk
Comparison table
The top 4 tools for salons and spas, side by side.
| Software | Category | Starting price | Free trial | Rating | Best for | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vagaro | Booking | $30/mo | Yes | 4.5 | Salons, barbershops, and spas under 10 chairs. | Visit |
| Square Appointments | Booking | Free | Yes | 4.5 | Solo stylists, trainers, and small studios. | Visit |
| Fresha | Booking | Free | Yes | 4.6 | Salons and spas that want exposure without monthly software fees. | Visit |
| Boulevard | Booking | $235/mo | Yes | 4.7 | Multi-location spas and high-end salons. | Visit |
Top 4 software picks for salons and spas
Vagaro
Booking
Vagaro is a popular booking, POS, and marketing platform for personal-care businesses.
- Marketplace exposure
- Per-user pricing scales
- Integrated payments and payroll
Starting price
$30/mo
Square Appointments
Booking
Square Appointments is a free online booking tool tied into Square's POS and payments.
- Free for solo operators
- Built-in payments and deposits
- Calendar + SMS reminders
Starting price
Free
Fresha
Booking
Fresha is a free salon/spa booking platform funded by a consumer marketplace.
- No monthly subscription
- Marketplace drives new clients
- Solid feature set
Starting price
Free
Boulevard
Booking
Boulevard is the premium booking platform for self-care businesses.
- Beautiful self-booking flow
- Card-on-file reduces no-shows
- Great analytics
Starting price
$235/mo
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Frequently asked questions
What software do salons and spas use?+
Most salons and spas use field service software like Vagaro or Square Appointments to handle scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, and customer follow-ups in one app.
What is the best software for salons and spas in 2026?+
Our top pick this year is Vagaro — it balances price, features, and ease of use better than any other option we tested.
How much does salons & spas software cost?+
Entry-level field service software starts around $29/mo. Enterprise platforms can run several hundred dollars per user per month.
Do I need a separate CRM and invoicing tool?+
Not usually. Modern all-in-one tools like Vagaro bundle CRM, scheduling, and invoicing. Standalone CRMs only make sense if you have a dedicated sales team.