Next
7.9#5 in salon app builder softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitNext vs Tonso
What both publish
| Fact | Next | Tonso |
|---|---|---|
| Google Play data safety | The Android listing says personal information and messages may be shared, personal and financial information may be collected, data is encrypted in transit and deletion can be requested. | The Android listing says the app may share device or other IDs, may collect personal and financial information, encrypts data in transit and supports deletion requests. |
| Headquarters | Irving, Texas, United States | Enfield, NSW, Australia |
| Integrations | Next can connect with participating salon suite locations for rent management, website booking, cross-marketing, and maintenance requests. | The pricing page says card payments can be processed in-app or at a terminal; the maker pages opened do not name external software integrations. |
| Payments | Its point-of-sale system supports deposits, cards on file, coupons, discounts, touch and touchless payments, and merged or split payments. | TonsoPay accepts deposits or full payment at booking and can synchronize with cash or in-store terminals. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 rating |
Next plans
- Next booking appFree
- Unlimited SMS and email messaging$5 a month
- Unlimited SMS texts$5 a month
Tonso plans
- Free when fees are passed to clientsFree
- Tonso service feeA$1, paid once
- Card processingA$1.70, paid once
- Pay-per-transaction—
Pick Next if…
It is aimed at salon-suite professionals, including hairstylists, barbers, nail artists, estheticians, and massage therapists. It may suit those who want booking, marketing, and point-of-sale tools in one app.
Pick Tonso if…
Tonso suits salon, beauty, wellness, and treatment businesses that need booking, scheduling, payment, and client-retention tools in one platform. It also lists fitness and training studios among its intended industries.