SalonBiz Software

Name

SalonBiz Software

Legal name

SalonBiz, Inc.

Website

https://salonbizsoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Salon and Spa Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Personal Services (7200)

akta.pro primary industry

Appointment Reservations (Spa, Salon, Wellness) (HSACALAK)

Keywords

• Salon management software
• Spa management software
• Salon POS systems
• Appointment scheduling software
• Salon payroll software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hammond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: Monthly subscription-based pricing scaled by team size (number of service professionals per location). Plans range from Basic ($160/month with Payments) to Premium ($370/month with Payments). Includes full platform access with all features.
2. Payment Processing: Integrated payment processing through SalonBiz Payments (powered by PaySimple). Provides lower subscription rates when used ($25-45/month discount). Supports card-on-file, pre-payments, gift cards, and membership billing.
3. Professional Services: Additional training, implementation support, and configuration services. Data conversion from legacy systems available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SalonBiz Software provides cloud-based salon and spa management software for commission-based hair salons, day spas, and beauty businesses. The platform unifies online booking, point-of-sale, integrated payments, inventory, marketing, reporting, scheduling, and commission payroll into a single system, with deep integration into the Aveda network. It serves independent single-location salons through multi-location operators across the United States.

Product overview

SalonBiz is a unified all-in-one salon and spa management platform combining appointment booking, point-of-sale, integrated payments, inventory tracking, marketing automation, reporting, and commission payroll into a single system. The core platform is built for commission-based salons and supports single-location and multi-location operations. It is offered as a modular product with tiered plans (Basic, Essential, Premium) differentiated by team size. The platform includes companion mobile apps — the Stylist App for staff, the iPad App for front desk operations, and the Pocket Salon consumer app — plus dedicated solutions for multi-location management, spa operations, client lifecycle management, and Aveda salon integration. SalonBiz also integrates with a partner ecosystem including DemandForce (marketing automation), Listen360 (feedback/reviews), REACH.ai (AI appointment filling), Textel (business texting), Vish (color management), PaySimple (payments), and Aveda/Bumble and bumble (brand-specific inventory and loyalty).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Booking

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% higher retail per service ticket for Aveda salons
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AvedacoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep native integration with Aveda including Aveda Plus Rewards tracking, automatic product pricing updates, Aveda Empowered Ordering for product reordering, Flossie booking platform integration for receiving appointments from Aveda.com, and Aveda Benchmarks reporting with the Aveda Salon Scorecard. Exclusive complimentary subscription offers available for Aveda salons.
• DemandForcecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing communication integration connecting with SalonBiz client data to build automated campaigns and reminders. Features include automated appointment reminders, email marketing, online reputation management across 50+ directories, two-way texting, and campaign performance tracking.
• PaySimplecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated payment processing powering SalonBiz Payments. Handles POS transactions, online payments, mobile payments, card-on-file functionality, pre-payments, and gift cards. Provides PCI-compliant payment processing for the platform.
• Listen360coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomer feedback and review automation. Sends automated email requests for ratings after each visit, provides daily feedback updates with real-time detractor alerts, and generates 5-star reviews on Google and Facebook to boost online presence.
• Powered by Flossie (Aveda)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Flossie, Aveda's online booking platform, allowing appointments booked on Aveda.com to flow directly into SalonBiz calendar in real-time. No manual entry required.
• Intercoiffure America-CanadaminorOthersIndustry affiliation with international hairdressing organization. Professional network and industry association partnership.
• WCFS (World Color Beauty Federation)minorOthersIndustry affiliation with World Color Beauty Federation. Professional organization and industry association partnership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zenoti: Vertical SaaS platform for salons, spas, and medspas offering booking, POS, payments, marketing, and AI features. Directly competes with SalonBiz across multi-location salons and premium salon segments, with a heavier focus on enterprise chains.
• Vagaro: Cloud-based salon, spa, and fitness business management software with booking, POS, payments, and marketplace features. Closely comparable to SalonBiz in targeting independent and multi-location salon operators with subscription pricing.
• Boulevard: Salon and spa management software focused on premium, multi-location operators with booking, POS, and client experience features. Comparable to SalonBiz in targeting commission-based and high-end salon groups.
• Phorest Salon Software: Salon management platform popular in the UK/Ireland/EU with booking, marketing, and client retention tools. Comparable to SalonBiz as a vertical SaaS for independent and multi-location salons, though primarily operating outside the US.
• Meevo (Millennium Systems International): Salon and spa business management software for commission-based, multi-location operators with reporting and inventory tools. Closely comparable to SalonBiz's commission payroll and multi-location focus.
• Rosy Salon Software: Cloud-based salon management software serving independent salons and small chains with scheduling, POS, and marketing. Direct SMB-tier competitor to SalonBiz.

Broad incumbents

• Mindbody: Large incumbent SaaS for salons, spas, fitness, and wellness businesses with booking, payments, and a consumer marketplace. Overlaps SalonBiz in salon booking/POS but operates at a much broader portfolio scale.
• Square Appointments: Generalist POS and appointment booking product from Block targeting salons and service businesses. Competes with SalonBiz at the very low end of the market with a much broader, non-vertical feature set.
• Booker by Mindbody: Spa and salon SaaS now operating under the Mindbody brand, offering booking, payments, and marketing for service businesses. Overlaps SalonBiz in spa and wellness verticals as a broader incumbent.

Emerging players

• Mangomint: Modern, AI-forward salon and spa software emphasizing ease of use, automated intake, and client experience. Competes with SalonBiz for forward-looking, design-conscious salon operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/salonbiz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCc9Tp0Ctm-MVOU6DBw9xLRg
• Facebookfacebook.com/SalonBiz
• Instagraminstagram.com/salonbiz

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about SalonBiz Software