Booking guide
Best Salon and Spa Booking Software (2026)
Booking software is the heart of any salon or spa. Here are the top picks for solo stylists through multi-location spas.
Quick comparison
| 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 picks
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
More for salons and spas
Booking software is the heartbeat of any salon or spa. Pick a tool that handles online booking, packages, gift cards, and stylist commissions.
See all software for salons and spasFAQ
Is Fresha really free?+
Yes — Fresha makes money via marketplace commissions on new clients, not monthly subscriptions.