Pronto
8.4#1 in salon crm softwareFrom $19 a monthFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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SalonScale
6.9#20 in salon inventory management softwareFrom $49 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Pronto | SalonScale |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Notification integrations use Resend or SMTP email, Telegram Bot API, Meta WhatsApp Cloud API and Viber Bot API. | SalonScale names Square, Phorest, and Meevo as direct integrations, while stating that the product can also be used with any booking or POS system without an integration. |
| Inventory | Inventory tracks products, purchases and usage and can send low-stock alerts. | Inventory adjusts as products are mixed, and the system supports stock alerts, inventory counts, and smart ordering. |
| Product | Pronto provides salon appointment booking, point of sale, client CRM, inventory tracking, and automated reminders. | SalonScale tracks the actual product cost of salon color formulas to help salons manage backbar expenses and profitability. |
| Support | The documented support route for self-hosting is opening a GitHub issue; paid installation help is offered through the GitHub page. | Plans include self-guided setup, access to SalonScale Academy, and live support. |
Pronto plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$19 a month
- Pro$39 a month
- Agency$79 a month
SalonScale plans
- Solo$49 a month
- Essentials$99 a month
- Signature$149 a month
- Luxe$199 a month
- Transform$199, paid once
Pick Pronto if…
Pronto suits salons and related appointment-based businesses that need online booking, checkout, client records, and reminders. Self-hosting is an option for businesses that want their data to stay on their own server.
Pick SalonScale if…
It suits commission, hybrid, booth-rental, and independent salon owners and their teams tracking color costs, waste, and inventory.