GuestVision
GuestVision is management software for cosmetology schools and enterprise salon operations.
What GuestVision is
GuestVision is management software for cosmetology schools and enterprise salon operations. Its point-of-sale system handles transactions, appointment scheduling, online booking, customer engagement and inventory, while also supplying back-office data for payroll, accounting and financial aid. School workflows cover student attendance, hours, grades, accreditation hours, appointments and payroll activity. Time and attendance tools allow biometric or mobile clock-ins and can connect with POS and student information systems. Customers can book online at any time and check in on a phone or tablet kiosk. Inventory management spans retail and professional products, with stock alerts and centralized oversight; SMS tools can send appointment reminders, schedule changes and marketing messages. GuestVision lists more than 300 reports. The product is described as Windows salon software, with web-based, mobile-friendly scheduling and mobile access, and is available for Android, iOS, web and Windows. Pricing is on request; the site offers a free demo by request but lists no trial period.
Good
- Tracks student attendance, hours, grades and accreditation hours
- Includes biometric or mobile time clock options
- Offers centralized inventory and low-stock alerts
- Supports phone and tablet kiosk check-in
- Includes more than 300 detailed reports
Watch out
- Pricing is available only on request
- No trial period is stated
Who it suits
GuestVision suits cosmetology schools and multi-location salons, as well as salons, barbershops and retail locations needing management tools. It may fit teams that need school tracking, POS, scheduling and inventory in one system.
Verdict
GuestVision combines salon POS and operations tools with workflows for cosmetology schools. Buyers should request pricing and a demo to assess the fit for their locations.
Plans and prices
From GuestVision's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| GuestVision | Priced on request | Pricing by quote; contact GuestVision |
| GuestVision software | Priced on request | No public numeric plans · free demo request · quote required · Get Price / contact vendor |
The facts
Each one read from GuestVision's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API and SDK
- The public site exposes no API or SDK documentation; support content is behind a login-gated portal.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Booking and check-in
- Customers can book appointments online around the clock and check themselves in using phones or tablet kiosks.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Demo
- The site offers a free demo by request; it does not state a trial period.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Digital menu board
- A digital display can show live waitlists, services, products and promotions and is managed from a centralized editor.checked 15 Oct 2026
- G2 listing
- G2's category page lists GuestVision but shows no GuestVision rating or review count.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Integration partners
- The company lists payment and hardware partners including Worldpay, TSYS, EPX, Valutec, Factor4, Smartbase and Touch Dynamic.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The product is presented for cosmetology schools and multi-location salons, with support for salons, barbershops, and retail locations.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Inventory
- Inventory tools cover barcode counts, low-stock alerts, automated purchase orders and separate retail and professional-product tracking.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- GuestVision describes its own proprietary code but publishes no open-source licence.checked 15 Oct 2026
- License support and training
- The company says technical support is included with each licensee's maintenance agreement and offers personalized training and video resources.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Limit: customer support
- Multiple reviews criticize poor or hard-to-reach support, with one organization switching products because of service problems.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: missing workflow features
- Reviewers mention absent duplicate-guest detection, difficult report printing and confusing coupon or discount handling.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: performance
- A reviewer reports slowdowns and freezing during heavier use.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: pricing and implementation
- One reviewer says implementation was difficult, cost over $12,000 initially and added $2,000 yearly support charges.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: upgrades
- A reviewer says bug-fix upgrades were infrequent even though the installed system remained stable.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Messaging
- SMS tools can send appointment reminders, schedule-change alerts, and marketing messages.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Mobile access limits
- Remote access requires a current mobile operating system, uses Microsoft Remote Desktop clients and says GuestVision does not support mobile devices themselves.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Multi-location inventory
- Warehouses and sites can share stock while retaining separate prices, vendors and shipping terms, with automated transfers between locations.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Online booking
- Customers can view live service availability and book appointments around the clock through a web application.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Payment integrations
- Payments integrate with GuestVision POS and support contactless, credit, debit, and gift card options through payment partners.checked 2 Oct 2026
The company
- Company acquisition
- Jonas Software announced acquisition of GuestVision Technology Solutions from DB Builder on August 23, 2019.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company facts
- LinkedIn lists GuestVision as privately held, headquartered in Lincoln City, Oregon, founded in 2000, with 11–50 employees.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Lincoln City, Oregon, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker ownership
- GuestVision says it operates within Jonas Software and Constellation Software.checked 15 Oct 2026
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