The best salon booking software in 2026, compared on published prices
Most "best salon software" lists are written by one of the vendors and rank themselves first. This one is written by a vendor too — Xenla — so instead of a ranking you get the numbers each company publishes on its own pricing page, linked at the bottom, and an honest note on who each tool fits. Where we are not the cheapest, the table says so.
How we compared
Price is only meaningful for a team size, so every tool is priced for a solo pro, a 5-person team and a 10-person team, using monthly (not annual) billing and the US pricing pages as checked on the date at the bottom. We left out card processing, because every tool passes it through at a different rate, and listed commissions separately — that is where the bills quietly diverge.
Monthly price by team size
| Software | Solo | Team of 5 | Team of 10 | Commission on bookings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xenla | $20 | $79 | $100 (unlimited staff) | 0% |
| Booksy | $29.99 | $109.99 | $209.99 | Boost: 30% of a new client's first visit, max $100 |
| GlossGenius | $28 (Standard) | $56 (Gold, up to 9) | $168 (Platinum) | None listed; flat 2.6% card rate |
| Vagaro | Base plan, 1 calendar | Base + 4 × $10 | Base + $60 (licenses cap at 7) | Not listed on pricing page |
| Fresha | Independent plan | 5 × per-member price | 10 × per-member price | 20% one-time on new marketplace clients |
| Mindbody | From €99 / location | From €99 / location | From €99 / location | Transaction fees on payments, texts, some integrations |
Vagaro and Fresha show prices by region, so check their pages for your current US rate; the structure (per calendar, per member) is what matters for a growing team.
Who each tool fits
- Booksy — solo barbers and stylists who want a consumer marketplace and accept a commission on new clients it sends.
- GlossGenius — solo and small beauty teams who value design and like an all-in flat card rate; the price steps up at 10 staff.
- Vagaro — small salons that want many optional modules and a low entry price, paying per extra calendar.
- Fresha — teams that rely on its marketplace for new clients and are fine paying per team member.
- Mindbody — multi-location fitness brands that need enterprise depth and can carry a per-location fee.
- Xenla — teams of 5+ and class studios (pilates, yoga, cycling) that want one flat price, a room map with equipment booking, passes with QR check-in, an English + Spanish booking page and 0% commission.
Three questions that decide it
- 01
Where do your new clients come from?
If a marketplace really fills your chair, its commission can be worth it. If they come from Instagram, Google and referrals, you are paying for a marketplace you don't use.
- 02
How big will the team be next year?
Per-member and per-calendar pricing is cheap at one and expensive at ten. A flat plan is the reverse.
- 03
Do you sell classes or appointments?
Classes need capacity, a waitlist, passes and check-in. Make sure those are in the plan you are comparing, not an add-on.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest salon booking software?+
For a solo pro, Xenla ($20) and GlossGenius Standard ($28) have the lowest published monthly prices in this comparison. For a 5-person team GlossGenius Gold ($56) is lowest; at 10 people Xenla Pro ($100) is lowest.
Which salon software has no commission?+
Xenla takes 0% of bookings. Booksy (Boost) and Fresha (marketplace) charge a one-time fee on new clients their marketplaces send.
Which is best for pilates or yoga studios?+
Look for a class schedule, waitlist, passes and check-in in the base plan. Mindbody and Xenla are built around classes; Xenla adds a room map so clients book a specific reformer.
Is there free salon booking software?+
Square Appointments has a free tier for solo pros. Fresha is no longer free for teams — it charges per team member.
One flat price, any team size
Booking page in English and Spanish, waitlists, passes, room map and 0% commission. First month free.
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Sources
- Booksy US pricing
- GlossGenius pricing
- Vagaro pricing
- Fresha pricing
- Mindbody pricing
- Square Appointments pricing
Checked: October 4, 2026 (Mindbody: September 4, 2026).