Pronto
8.4#1 in salon crm softwareFrom $19 a monthFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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ShopMaster
6.1#38 in salon crm softwareFrom A$117 a monthWeb
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| Fact | Pronto | ShopMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Notification integrations use Resend or SMTP email, Telegram Bot API, Meta WhatsApp Cloud API and Viber Bot API. | The maker describes Google Reviews integration and @MasterPAY as an EFTPOS terminal included with the ShopMaster plan. |
| Inventory | Inventory tracks products, purchases and usage and can send low-stock alerts. | Its stock management features track stock levels and reordering. |
| Point of sale | The POS supports cash, card, and transfer, discounts, printed or digital receipts, and offline checkout. | The software includes point of sale, cash drawer and receipt printer features. |
| Support | The documented support route for self-hosting is opening a GitHub issue; paid installation help is offered through the GitHub page. | The support page states a four-hour response time and helpdesk hours of 9am to 5:30pm EST Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. |
Pronto plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$19 a month
- Pro$39 a month
- Agency$79 a month
ShopMaster plans
- ShopMasterA$117 a month
- ShopMaster EnterpriseA$139 a month
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 ShopMaster if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.