Salon booking software, compared.
Twelve tools side by side: what each costs a month, what it takes when it sends you a new client, and how you leave. Every number comes from the company’s own public pages.
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Side by side
Price, fees, contract.
| Tool | Monthly price | Fees on bookings | Contract | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KiriOurs | $0 to list. Booking system: $20/mo + $10 per staff member, opt-in, when it launches | None. No commission, no new-client fee | None. Leave any time | Kiri for salons |
| Fresha | $19.95/mo solo; $14.95 per team member/mo | 20% of a new marketplace client’s first booking (min $6); returning clients free | Monthly, cancel anytime | Kiri vs FreshaAlternatives |
| Vagaro | $30/mo one calendar ($23.99 promo for 6 months); +$10 per extra calendar | No marketplace commission | Monthly, cancel anytime | Kiri vs VagaroAlternatives |
| Booksy | $29.99/mo + $20 per extra staff | Boost: 30% of a new client’s first visit ($10 min, $100 cap); off by default | Monthly, no commitment | Kiri vs BooksyAlternatives |
| Square Appointments | Free; Plus $49 and Premium $149 per location/mo | No commission | Monthly per location | Kiri vs Square AppointmentsAlternatives |
| StyleSeat | $35/mo per its help center; $19/mo offer for new sign-ups | New Client Connection: 30% of a new client’s first appointment (max $50) | No contract, cancel anytime | Kiri vs StyleSeatAlternatives |
| GlossGenius | From $24/mo billed annually ($28 monthly); Gold $48, Platinum $148 | No marketplace commission | No contracts | Kiri vs GlossGeniusAlternatives |
| Mangomint | $120/mo per location + $10 per user | No marketplace commission | No contracts | Kiri vs MangomintAlternatives |
| Boulevard | From $143/mo (1 location, up to 5 providers); Premier $293, Prestige $410 per location | No marketplace commission | Terms not published | Kiri vs BoulevardAlternatives |
| Acuity Scheduling | From $20/mo ($16 billed annually) for 1 calendar; $34 up to 6; $69 up to 36 | No commission | No setup or cancellation fees | Kiri vs Acuity SchedulingAlternatives |
| Mindbody | From $79/mo per location; plans priced by quote | Mindbody app: 20% of a new client’s first purchase (max $30) | Depends on your agreement | Kiri vs MindbodyAlternatives |
| Phorest | By quote; no prices published | No marketplace commission | Terms not published | Kiri vs PhorestAlternatives |
From each company’s public pricing pages, last checked November 12, 2026. Each comparison page links its sources.
New clients
Four take a cut of the first visit.
- Fresha takes 20% of a new marketplace client’s first booking, with a $6 minimum.
- Booksy takes 30% of a new client’s first visit through its optional Boost program, from a $10 minimum to a $100 cap.
- StyleSeat takes 30% of a new client’s first appointment through New Client Connection, to a maximum of $50.
- Mindbody takes 20% of the first purchase from a new client its app delivers, capped at $30.
The others on this page take no commission on new clients. Kiri takes none either: listing is free, and a client who finds you there costs nothing on any visit.
Work out the fee on your own prices →By need
Which one fits when.
- KiriSolo stylists, small teams and salons of any size that want new clients to find them by the work they do, a page built to rank for their name and area, and booking requests without paying a platform for the privilege.Kiri for salons →
- FreshaWhen you need instant self-booking with deposits and built-in card payments today, and you are fine paying 20% of the first visit for clients its marketplace sends.Kiri vs Fresha →
- VagaroWhen you want one paid suite for everything, from payroll to memberships, and are happy to pay for the add-ons you use.Kiri vs Vagaro →
- BooksyWhen the Booksy app already sends you real booking volume, and you are willing to pay 30% of a first visit for it and to police attribution.Kiri vs Booksy →
- Square AppointmentsWhen you already take payments on Square and want a free scheduler in the same system, and you do not expect the software to bring clients.Kiri vs Square Appointments →
- StyleSeatWhen the StyleSeat marketplace already fills your calendar, and you are willing to pay 30% of a first appointment, up to $50, for each new client it connects.Kiri vs StyleSeat →
- GlossGeniusWhen you want booking, payments and marketing in one polished app, and you already have your own ways of bringing clients in.Kiri vs GlossGenius →
- MangomintWhen you run a busy front desk and want premium software for it, and you are comfortable paying per location and per user.Kiri vs Mangomint →
- BoulevardWhen the client experience at the front desk is the priority, and you have the budget for premium software sold by demo.Kiri vs Boulevard →
- Acuity SchedulingWhen you want a simple, general-purpose scheduler that takes payment through Stripe or PayPal, and you do not need salon-specific tools or a marketplace.Kiri vs Acuity Scheduling →
- MindbodyWhen you run classes, memberships and appointments together and want the Mindbody app’s audience, and you accept paying 20% of a first purchase, up to $30, for clients it brings.Kiri vs Mindbody →
- PhorestWhen you want salon software with marketing and a branded app built in, and you are happy to buy through a demo and a quote.Kiri vs Phorest →
Questions
Asked while shopping.
- Which salon booking apps charge a commission on new clients?
- Fresha, Booksy, StyleSeat and Mindbody take a share of a new client’s first visit when their own marketplace sends the client. Fresha takes 20% of a new marketplace client’s first booking, with a $6 minimum. Booksy takes 30% of a new client’s first visit through its optional Boost program, from a $10 minimum to a $100 cap. StyleSeat takes 30% of a new client’s first appointment through New Client Connection, to a maximum of $50. Mindbody takes 20% of the first purchase from a new client its app delivers, capped at $30. The other tools on this page, and Kiri, charge no commission on new clients.
- Which salon software is free?
- Two things on this page cost nothing. Kiri’s listing is free: a salon page, booking requests and no commission, with a booking system planned as an opt-in add-on at $20 a month plus $10 per staff member. Square Appointments has a free plan for one location with unlimited staff. The other tools are paid subscriptions or priced by quote.
- Do I have to pick just one?
- No. Kiri is a listing, not a point-of-sale. It brings new clients and booking requests, and it sits beside whichever booking system you already run. Each comparison page explains how the two work together.
- How current are these prices?
- Every price and fee comes from the company’s own public pricing or help pages, last checked November 12, 2026. Each comparison page links its sources. Prices change, so confirm on the company’s page before you decide.
Sources
- Fresha pricing page
- Vagaro pricing page
- Booksy pricing page
- Square Appointments pricing page
- StyleSeat help center: How much does StyleSeat cost?
- GlossGenius pricing page
- Mangomint pricing page
- Boulevard pricing page
- Acuity Scheduling pricing page
- Mindbody pricing page
- Phorest pricing page (US)
Prices and terms belong to each company and change. We quote their public pages as of November 12, 2026; check the current page before deciding. Kiri is not affiliated with any of them.
Alternatives pages
- Fresha alternatives
- Vagaro alternatives
- Booksy alternatives
- Square Appointments alternatives
- StyleSeat alternatives
- GlossGenius alternatives
- Mangomint alternatives
- Boulevard alternatives
- Acuity Scheduling alternatives
- Mindbody alternatives
- Phorest alternatives
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