Backbar Zen
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Backbar Zen, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Backbar Zen's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $9.99 a month | 1 stylist seat · client management · appointment scheduling · basic inventory tracking · basic reporting · email reminders · $9.99 /month |
| Pro | $19.99 a month | 1 stylist seat · includes Basic · payment processing · marketplace access · advanced reporting · SMS reminders · client photo gallery · $19.99 /month |
| Platinum | $39.99 a month | Up to 5 stylist seats · team management · advanced analytics · priority support · custom branding · API access · $39.99 /month |
| Enterprise / Corporate | Priced on request | Unlimited stylist seats · multi-location support · dedicated account manager · custom integrations · SLA guarantees · on-site training · Custom solutions |
The facts
Each one read from Backbar Zen's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI assistant
- Zoie provides product recommendations, client preference insights, scheduling suggestions, business tips, natural-language queries, and task assistance.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Client profiles
- Client profiles can include contact details, preferences, service history, photos, notes, color formulas, tags, and reminders.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Data retention
- The pricing page says account data is retained for 30 days after cancellation for export or reactivation, then permanently deleted.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker identifies Apple Calendar and Google calendar sync, optional Stripe Connect, Apple sign-in, and Apple in-app purchases in its product and privacy materials.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes the product as designed for salon professionals, from solo stylists to salon teams; multi-location support is listed as coming soon on its solutions navigation.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Inventory
- Inventory tools include real-time tracking, low-stock alerts, barcode scanning, supplier management, product usage analytics, and cost tracking.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Payments
- Payment features include Apple Pay and credit card support, point of sale, tips, split payments, invoices, and transaction reporting.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy and data location
- The maker says data is processed and stored in the United States and that it does not sell personal information.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Product
- Backbar Zen is an all-in-one salon management platform for booking clients, inventory, payments, and AI-powered business insights.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Scheduling includes online booking, recurring appointments, waitlists, automated SMS and email reminders, and Apple Calendar and Google sync.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says it uses Supabase row-level security, HTTPS/TLS in transit, encryption at rest, access controls, and regular security audits.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support center accepts tickets for bugs, feature requests, general help, billing, and account issues and states a response time within 24 hours.checked 5 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The downloads page lists an available web app and an iOS app marked “Coming Soon!” and specifies iOS 15.0 or later for iPhone and iPad.checked 5 Oct 2026
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