SalonBiz
SalonBiz is salon management software for multi-stylist salons, with tools for running one location or several.
What SalonBiz is
SalonBiz is salon management software for multi-stylist salons, with tools for running one location or several. Scheduling includes drag-and-drop appointment management, online booking around the clock, waitlists, automated confirmations, deposits, and digital consultation forms. For staff and business reporting, it calculates commissions and tracks staff performance, retail sales per ticket, client retention, and marketing ROI. Inventory features include real-time stock tracking, reorder reminders, and management across locations; automated email campaigns and loyalty programs support client marketing. SalonBiz Payments accepts cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless payments, and supports card-on-file, prepayments, digital gift cards, and recurring membership billing. The stated payment processing fee is 3.05% + $0.23 per transaction. SalonBiz is web-based and supports Android, iOS, and web access.
Good
- Online booking, waitlists, and automated confirmations
- Commission calculations and staff performance reporting
- Real-time stock tracking and multi-location inventory
- Supports cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
- Dedicated onboarding specialist and unlimited technical support
Watch out
- No free plan
- Plans are priced per location and vary by staff capacity
- Payments fee is 3.05% + $0.23 per transaction
Who it suits
SalonBiz suits multi-stylist salons that need scheduling, payment, inventory, and reporting tools across one or more locations. Its listed plans also include options for schools and institutes.
Verdict
SalonBiz brings appointment management, payments, inventory, and salon reporting into one system for multi-stylist businesses. Consider its per-location pricing and transaction fee when choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
From SalonBiz's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (salon) | $160 a month | Up to 5 service professionals · $160/mo per location with SalonBiz Payments |
| Essential (salon) | $265 a month | Up to 12 service professionals · $265/mo per location with SalonBiz Payments |
| Essential (school & institute) | $315 a month | Up to 100 students · $315/mo per location with SalonBiz Payments |
| Premium (salon) | $370 a month | Up to 20 service professionals · Add staff in blocks of 10 for $55/month per block · $370/mo per location with SalonBiz Payments |
| Premium (school & institute) | $420 a month | Up to 200 students · Add 25 students over 200 for $15/month · $420/mo per location with SalonBiz Payments |
The facts
Each one read from SalonBiz's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Aveda support
- SalonBiz describes native Aveda integration for Aveda Plus Rewards and inventory workflows, with rewards, inventory, pricing updates, and appointment booking flowing between systems automatically.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations page lists REACH, Demandforce, Listen360, Textel, Vish, and QuickBooks Online; it says connected tools sync with SalonBiz client records and booking history.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Inventory and marketing
- Features include real-time stock tracking, reorder reminders, automated email campaigns, loyalty programs, and multi-site inventory.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- Plan features are the same across salon tiers and the salon plan price is determined by the number of service professionals; the pricing FAQ lists non-Payments rates of $185/month for Basic, $300/month for Essential, and $415/month for Premium.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Payment processing fee
- The payments page states a flat rate of 3.05% + $0.23 per transaction.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Payments
- SalonBiz Payments supports card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless payments, plus card-on-file, prepayments, digital gift cards, and recurring membership billing.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Payroll and reporting
- The platform includes commission calculations, staff performance reporting, retail sales per ticket, client retention, and marketing ROI reporting.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy and payment data
- The privacy policy says SalonBiz uses physical, technical, and procedural safeguards including SSL, firewalls, and encryption, and does not directly store, process, or transmit cardholder data or bank account information.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SalonBiz is salon management software for multi-stylist salons, supporting operations from one location or across several.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Scheduling includes drag-and-drop appointment management, 24/7 online booking, waitlists, automated confirmations, deposits, and digital consultation forms.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Security
- SalonBiz says its data is automatically backed up and describes multi-level password protection; its payments processor PaySimple is identified as a Level 1 PCI-DSS certified provider.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support and onboarding
- The pricing page says plans include a dedicated onboarding specialist, free one-on-one configuration training, easy data import, and unlimited SalonBiz Academy access; it also advertises unlimited technical support.checked 2 Oct 2026
The company
- Company history and location
- SalonBiz says its software development began nearly four decades ago and lists its address as 3601 Walnut St. Unit 400, Denver, Colorado 80205.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Denver, Colorado, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Mobile apps
- The Stylist App and Pocket Salon are available in the App Store and Google Play, while the SalonBiz iPad app is available only on iPad from the App Store.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Platform access
- The new SalonBiz is described as a web-based interface accessible from anywhere, and the pricing FAQ says it runs in a modern browser such as Safari or Google Chrome.checked 2 Oct 2026
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