Aura'd
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What both publish
| Fact | Aura'd | SalonIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Chichester, United Kingdom | The Forge, Little Mount Sion, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1YS, UK |
| Integrations | The API documentation describes calendar synchronization with Google Calendar and Outlook. | The partner page lists SalonSpy, Stripe, Vish, Reserve with Google, Mutu, Colourstart, Flossie, Klarna and Green Salon Collective, and describes an IQ API for third-party integrations. |
| Payments | The service accepts cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Clearpay, and its FAQ also names Klarna. | IQ Pay links payments to client profiles, supports refunds and live transaction tracking, and pays funds into the salon’s account within two working days. |
| Security | The API section states it uses API key authentication and HTTPS encryption and claims 99.9% uptime. | The IQ Pay page states that its transactions are secure and compliant, but does not name a specific certification or standard. |
| Support | The site promises free setup assistance and lists priority support on the Business plan. | Customers can access a knowledge base or submit a support request through the support page. |
Aura'd plans
- FreeFree
- API BasicFree
- Solo£19 a month
- API Pro$29 a month
- Team£39 a month
- Business£69 a month
SalonIQ plans
- SalonIQ£47 a month
Pick Aura'd if…
It suits solo stylists and beauty teams that need online booking and client management. Salons looking for staff tools, payments or API access can consider the higher-tier plans.
Pick SalonIQ if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.