SalonIQ
6.6#22 in salon app builder softwareFrom £47 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitSalonIQ vs Tonso
What both publish
| Fact | SalonIQ | Tonso |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | The Forge, Little Mount Sion, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1YS, UK | Enfield, NSW, Australia |
| Integrations | 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. | 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 | 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. | TonsoPay accepts deposits or full payment at booking and can synchronize with cash or in-store terminals. |
| Security | The IQ Pay page states that its transactions are secure and compliant, but does not name a specific certification or standard. | Tonso's privacy policy says stored personal information is protected with encryption, firewalls and access controls. |
SalonIQ plans
- SalonIQ£47 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 SalonIQ if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.