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Side-by-side comparisons of the salon booking and POS tools hair salons ask us about most, with prices, sources and the cases where the other product wins.
GetSalonPOS vs Square Appointments for hair salons
Square Appointments vs GetSalonPOS for hair salons: commission, deposits, retail, languages, payments and price per location, checked October 2026.
Head to headGetSalonPOS vs Vagaro side by side
Vagaro vs GetSalonPOS for hair salons: price as you add stylists, add-ons, commission, retail, deposits and languages, compared and dated.
Head to headGetSalonPOS vs Fresha without the client fee
Fresha vs GetSalonPOS: per-member pricing, the new-client marketplace fee, commission, retail, UAE VAT and Pakistan pricing, checked October 2026.
Head to headGetSalonPOS vs GlossGenius for growing salons
GlossGenius vs GetSalonPOS for hair salons: team pricing, processing, commission, backbar, multi-location and languages, compared and dated.
AlternativeA Vagaro alternative priced by the chair
Looking for a Vagaro alternative? GetSalonPOS prices by chair band, includes the online store, commission and backbar, and speaks six languages.
AlternativeA Fresha alternative with no new-client fee
A Fresha alternative for salons in the USA, UAE and Pakistan: flat chair-band pricing, no fee on new clients, deposits, commission and backbar.
AlternativeA Booksy alternative with no per-staff fee
A Booksy alternative for hair salons: one price per chair band instead of a fee per staff member, plus deposits, commission, retail and six languages.
Salon software prices at a glance (USD)
| Software | Entry | Mid | Top | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetSalonPOS | $24 | $49 | $89 | per location / month | No per-stylist fee in band; no client fees |
| Square Appointments | Free | $49 | $149 | per location / month | Free plan for one location; paid plans add features. Card processing billed separately. |
| Vagaro | $30 | $50 | $90 | per month, rises with calendars | Base price covers one bookable calendar; each added calendar and many add-ons (forms, marketing, website) cost extra. |
| Fresha | $15 | $20 | $20 | per bookable team member / month | Plus a one-time 20% (minimum $6) fee on new clients from its marketplace. |
| GlossGenius | $24 | $48 | $148 | per month | Tiers by team size; flat processing rate. |
| Booksy | $30 | $70 | $310 | per month, +$20 per extra staff | Fees on new clients through its Boost feature. |
| Boulevard | $176 | $293 | $410 | per location / month | Premium tier pricing; promotions vary. |
Sources: Costbench, Booksy, Dupple. For every trade edition compared, see SmartPOSHub.
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What is the best salon software in 2026?
There is no single best: marketplace tools (Fresha, Booksy, Vagaro) bring discovery; payment-first tools (Square, GlossGenius) bundle processing; premium tools (Boulevard, Mangomint) suit high-end groups. GetSalonPOS is for salons that want flat chair-band pricing, salon commission and backbar built in, and a multilingual desk.
What should I compare besides the monthly price?
Per-staff fees, fees on new clients, card processing rates, add-ons you will need (website, marketing, forms), contract length, data export, and whether your team can use it in their language.
How do I compare total cost?
Add the subscription, per-staff fees, add-ons, marketplace fees and the website you pay for elsewhere. The savings calculator does it for your country.
Are your competitor prices current?
They were checked on 2026-10-18 from public sources. Vendors change prices; always check their own pages.
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Do you say where competitors are better?
Yes. Every comparison has a section on where the other product is the better pick.
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Do you compare with Boulevard and Mangomint?
They are in the price table below. They target premium salon groups at a higher price point.