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An honest look at your options.
Most salons choose between older salon software and marketplace booking apps. Here is how Salony differs, including where it might not suit you.
Salony
Shaped like a salon from day one. Clients book on your own page, under your own name. Free in early access, then one flat price.
Older salon software
Established and feature-rich, but often dated. Add-on pricing, longer contracts and limited control over your own branding.
Marketplace booking apps
Modern and easy to start. In return, the platform's brand comes first, bookings can carry commission, and your clients are shared with the app.
| Topic | Salony | Older salon software | Marketplace apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published, no sales call | Often quote-based | Varies |
| Who you pay for | Seats that take bookings | Usually every staff member | Varies |
| Commission | None, on any plan | Usually none | Often on new clients |
| Your brand | Your name and web address | Limited | The app comes first |
| Your data | Yours, free export any time | Export can be limited | Shared with the platform |
| Client contact | Stays between you and them | Stays with you | The app can contact them too |
| Email reminders | Included | Varies | Varies |
| Loyalty programme | Built in | Often an add-on | Limited |
| GDPR | Built in from the start | Varies | Varies |
| Contract | None, cancel any time | Often 12 to 24 months | Usually none |
| Support | Built and supported in the UK | Varies | Varies |
Based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Features and prices change, so check with each provider. Other product names are trademarks of their owners. Salony is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
In fairness
Where Salony might not suit you.
Salony is narrower by design. It is built for independent salons with one to ten people, not for every business. Better you know now.
Salony does not list you in a public app. Clients find you through your own page, your socials and word of mouth.
Multi-site is on a custom plan. If you have many locations and a head office, a bigger system may fit better.
Switching is easier than you think.
Moving from another system? We bring your clients, services and booking history across for you, free.
- Send us your export
Most systems let you download your client list. If yours doesn't, we'll help you get it.
- We set it up with you
Clients, services, prices, staff and hours, checked together before you go live.
- Share your new booking link
Put it in your bio and on your website. Your regulars are already there waiting.