COMHAIR

What COMHAIR does

COMHAIR GmbH is a privately held German software company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Wolfsburg that develops and sells COMCASH, a Windows-based point-of-sale and salon-management system purpose-built for hairdressers, cosmetics studios, and nail studios in the DACH region. The product handles cash register operations, customer management, inventory, appointment scheduling, marketing, time tracking, commission calculation, multi-location administration, and accounting integration. Its technical backbone is a modular on-premise architecture with deep German fiscal-compliance features — GoBD certification (Audicon-audited), DSFinV-K 2.4 export interface, and certified TSE integration under KassenSichV 2020 — together with a DATEV export interface that automates transfer of cash data to tax advisors and integrated EC-terminal / credit-card processing.

The company monetizes through a hybrid model: one-time software licenses (€490–€1,790), monthly leasing (€39/month), module subscriptions (€8.70–€17.10/month) with multi-year commitment discounts, hardware resale (EPSON receipt printers €320, USB-TSE €329, Printer-TSE €439, thermal rolls, loyalty cards, employee chip cards), and professional services such as €270 data setup and hotline credits. Distribution is sales-led with a field force conducting free on-site demonstrations, supported by an inside-sales hotline, a website e-commerce storefront, advertising in trade publications (TOP HAIR, KOSMETIK International), trade-show presence, search-engine marketing, and regional sales representatives in Austria and Switzerland/Liechtenstein.

COMHAIR's customer base is described as 'tausendfach bewährt' (thousands of installations) of SMB salons, with no named enterprise accounts. The product line has expanded beyond the core COMCASH desktop POS to include the COMCASH mobile app (2024), Terminbuch.de online appointment booking, and an online training portal. Headcount is reported as 11–50 employees; no funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors are disclosed, and the company has been independently operating for nearly four decades on the strength of its regulatory certifications and vertical specialization in the German beauty industry.

Name

COMHAIR

Legal name

COMHAIR GmbH

Website

https://comhair.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COMHAIR GmbH develops and sells COMCASH, a modular Windows-based POS and salon-management software package purpose-built for hairdressers, cosmetics studios, and nail studios across the DACH region, with certified German fiscal-compliance (GoBD, DSFinV-K 2.4, TSE) and DATEV accounting integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Salon POS / Beauty Industry Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor & Contract Management (Software/Cloud) (BPAEAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lease, Warranty & Maintenance Management Services (BPAEAOAL), IT Procurement & Sourcing Services (Hardware/Software) (BPAEAOAG)

Keywords

• Salon POS software
• Cash register software
• Hairdresser management software
• Beauty industry software
• Tax compliance cash register

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolfsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software License Sales: One-time purchase of COMCASH software licenses including basic version (1,790€), office version (590€), network satellite license (490€), and network full license (790€)
2. Software Subscription/Leasing: Monthly leasing option for COMCASH at 39€ per month (60-month full amortization example). Additional revenue from module subscriptions rented monthly with minimum terms
3. Hardware Sales: Sales of peripheral equipment including EPSON TM-m30III receipt printers (320€), USB-TSE (329€), printer-TSE (439€), cash drawers, customer bonus cards, and thermal paper rolls
4. Professional Services: Data setup services (270€), TSE installation service, training sessions, and hotline credits
5. Module Subscriptions: Modular add-ons available for rent or purchase: Article module, Marketing module, Statistics module, Commission module, Calendar/Terminmanager, Working time module - with tiered pricing based on contract length

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

COMHAIR develops and sells COMCASH, a Windows-based modular POS and salon management software for hairdressers, cosmetic studios, and nail salons in the DACH region. The software handles cash register operations, customer and inventory management, appointment scheduling, marketing, commissions, time tracking, and accounting integration while meeting German tax-compliance standards (GoBD, DSFinV-K 2.4, TSE). The core license is sold both as a perpetual license (€1,790) and via monthly leasing (€39), complemented by optional subscription modules, complementary hardware (receipt printers, TSE units), and Terminbuch.de online appointment booking.

Product overview

COMHAIR offers COMCASH, a modular point-of-sale (POS) software system specifically designed for the hairdresser and beauty industry in German-speaking regions. The core product is COMCASH 5.11, which serves as the central platform for cash register operations, customer management, and tax compliance. This core system is complemented by a suite of optional add-on modules including the Article Module (inventory management), Marketing Module (customer engagement and campaigns), Statistics Module (business analytics), Commission Module (payroll calculations), Terminmanager (appointment scheduling), Time Tracking (work hours), Chefkompass (management dashboard), and Branch Management (multi-location). Additionally, Terminbuch.de provides online appointment booking capabilities. The system integrates with DATEV for accounting, EC terminals for card payments, and meets German tax compliance standards including GoBD, DSFinV-K 2.4, and TSE requirements. Hardware accessories such as receipt printers and security modules are also sold alongside the software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Terminmanager: Appointment scheduling module for COMCASH, available in Classic and Professional versions for managing salon appointments
• Chefkompass
• Filialen-Verwaltung
• Online-Schulungsportal

Products and services

• COMCASH 5.11 POS Software (Grundversion / Basic License) Windows-based core POS cash register software for hairdressers, beauty, and nail salons with GoBD and DSFinV-K 2.4 export, TSE integration, EC-terminal, DATEV, customer management, marketing, and reporting. Sold as €1,790 perpetual license or €39/month leasing.
• Terminbuch.de Online Appointment Booking Cloud-based 24/7 online appointment booking platform for salons, with mobile app access and integration to COMCASH for synchronized scheduling.
• Article Module (Artikel-Modul) Inventory management and stock control module for COMCASH with inventory-on-demand, automatic reorder suggestions, purchase history, and inventory value calculations.
• Marketing Module (Marketing-Modul) Customer engagement and marketing automation module enabling digital receipts, customer segmentation, SMS/email campaigns, subscriptions, bonus systems, customer accounts, and voucher management.
• Statistics Module (Statistik-Modul) Business analytics module providing detailed article, customer, and staff statistics, presence lists, productive work-time calculations, and work scheduling documentation.
• Commission Module (Provisions-Modul) Automatic commission calculation module for services and sales, supporting revenue-based and commission-point calculations with rules configurable per employee.
• Terminmanager Appointment Management Salon appointment scheduling module with calendar view, quick booking changes, recurring appointments, and automated SMS/email reminders.
• Time Tracking Module (Arbeitszeit-Erfassung) Digital time clock module for tracking work hours, breaks, and target vs actual time balances, with employee check-in/out via password or chip card.
• Chefkompass Management Dashboard Controlling module delivering real-time productivity and profitability metrics for employees and branches to support management decisions.
• Branch Management Module (Filialen-Verwaltung) Multi-location management module enabling centralized administration of customer data, vouchers, recipes, and reporting across multiple salon branches.
• USB-TSE Technical Security Module USB-based Technical Security Unit for tamper-proof transaction recording compliant with KassenSichV 2020. Priced at €329 with a 5-year lifespan.
• Bondrucker-TSE Integrated Security Module Receipt-printer-integrated Technical Security Unit for tamper-proof transaction recording compatible with EPSON TM-m30II and TM-m30III printers. Priced at €439 with a 5-year lifespan.
• EPSON TM-m30III Receipt Printer Thermal USB receipt printer available in white or black at €320. Includes driver, 5 receipt rolls, power supply, and USB cable; recommended COMCASH hardware.
• Receipt Paper Rolls (Kassenbonrollen) Thermal receipt paper rolls (80mm diameter × 80 meters long, document-eager quality lasting approximately 10 years).
• Customer Bonus Cards (Kunden-Bonuskarten) Printed loyalty cards for use with COMCASH customer-bonus programs; minimum order 100 units, custom printing available.
• Personal Chip Cards (Personal-Chipkarte) Employee chip cards used for electronic check-in/check-out with COMCASH time-tracking; €5.00 per card.
• Data Setup Service (Datenkonvertierung / Einrichtung) Professional initial setup service priced at €270, including configuration of staff data, service pricing, supplier articles, and DATEV chart of accounts, plus TSE installation and hotline credits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in tax consultant fees through automated DATEV accounting interface
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• EPSONcoreTechnology or IntegrationEPSON is the hardware partner for receipt printers (TM-m30III) and TSE (Technical Security Equipment) modules. COMHAIR recommends EPSON printers and sells both USB-TSE and integrated Printer-TSE solutions developed for EPSON hardware. The partnership provides certified hardware components essential for COMCASH's regulatory compliance features.
• DATEVcoreTechnology or IntegrationDATEV is the leading German accounting software provider. COMCASH integrates directly with DATEV through its certified export interface, allowing automatic transfer of cash register data to tax advisors' accounting systems. This integration is a key selling point, enabling 30% cost savings on tax consultant fees.
• Herbert Kühleitner (Regional Representative)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales and support representative for Switzerland and Liechtenstein markets, handling distribution, sales consultation, and customer support for the DACH region outside Germany.
• Robert Köpfle (Regional Representative)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representative for Austria, managing customer acquisition, support inquiries, and sales consultation for the Austrian market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mindbody: Established North American SaaS platform for salons, spas, fitness, and wellness businesses with broader scope than COMHAIR. Provides overlapping POS, scheduling, and client management functionality and represents the scaled incumbent model for the same end customer.
• Vagaro: US-based business management SaaS serving salons, spas, barbers, fitness, and other service verticals. Broader portfolio than COMHAIR but offers overlapping salon POS, booking, and marketing capabilities; a relevant incumbent benchmark for vertical SaaS scale.

Direct peers

• Phorest: Salon software platform serving hair salons and spas primarily in the UK, Ireland, and North America. Provides POS, appointment booking, client management, and marketing — directly comparable to COMCASH in vertical SaaS positioning and salon feature parity.
• Fresha: Global beauty and wellness marketplace with integrated SaaS POS, booking, and payments for salons and barbers. Closest cloud-native, mobile-first competitor to COMCASH and actively expanding into European markets including DACH.
• Booksy: Booking and business management platform for barbers, hair stylists, and beauty professionals with strong presence in Europe and the US. Directly comparable target customer and feature scope (booking + POS + payments + marketing) to COMCASH.
• Treatwell: European online marketplace and SaaS partner for hair and beauty salons, with significant presence in Germany (treatwell.de). Competes for the same German-speaking salon customer base that COMHAIR serves, with adjacent marketplace and software offering.
• Salon Iris: US-based salon management and POS software serving hair, nail, and beauty salons with appointments, inventory, marketing, and reporting modules. Comparable feature set and vertical to COMCASH, though primarily North American distribution.
• Salonized: Vertical SaaS POS and salon management software for hair and beauty salons, founded in the Netherlands and operating across Europe. Most directly comparable to COMHAIR's COMCASH in target vertical, feature set (appointments, inventory, marketing, POS), and SMB salon focus.

Regional players

• ready2order: Austrian-headquartered iPad-based POS and cash register provider for small businesses including hospitality and retail. Regional competitor in the DACH market with comparable SMB POS positioning, though broader vertical reach than COMHAIR's salon-only focus.
• Orderbird: Germany-based iPad POS provider focused on hospitality (restaurants, cafés, bars) with TSE-compliant cash register solutions. Regional DACH competitor in the SMB POS/cash register space, serving a different vertical than COMHAIR but addressing the same regulatory cash register landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

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 →

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