The most important part of running your own salon is the client experience. By making your salon a relaxing and enjoyable place to be, giving personalized attention to each customer, and making scheduling and payments seamless, you’ll keep clients coming back again and again.
This last point of stress-free scheduling is especially important. Few things are more frustrating than glitchy, confusing scheduling interfaces—even a minute or two of stress is enough to make your clients choose a different salon no matter the services you provide.
No need to stress though! We’re here to help with overviews of five salon scheduling software options that are user-friendly, effective, and perfect for both you and your customers.
Mangomint
As one of the most popular salon scheduling software options on the market now (and the one with the best reviews across the board), Mangomint is known for its easy interface, fast loading time, and overall aesthetically pleasing design.
Pros: Intuitive and attractive interface, automated tasks, simple integration with other systems, express online booking, client text and email features
Cons: Limited to teams, slightly more expensive
Vagaro
On the more conservative pricing end, Vagaro gives salon owners great value for their money with a full set of comprehensive scheduling and management features.
Pros: affordable price, smooth booking integration with website, fun client marketplace, marketing support to tailor campaigns to clients, can be used by independent stylists
Cons: slower page load time, clients must create an account to book appointments
Boulevard
Boulevard offers a host of salon scheduling software features designed to make running your salon easier, including advanced scheduling tools that reduce downtime and make marking appointments a breeze for clients.
Pros: Precision Scheduling™ technology, customized calendars, comprehensive interfacing offering a big-picture view of schedule, marketing, and client communication add-ons
Cons: Limited base package, add-ons that make monthly price add up quickly, glitchy mobile app for Android and IOS
Acuity Scheduling
Acuity is well-loved for its smooth integration with websites and social media accounts, which allows clients to book from various places and simplifies the appointment process.
Pros: Easy to use, customized calendars for different staff members and locations, client emailing and interaction tools, can keep up with fast-paced work environments, seamless integration
Cons: Clunky backend interface, missing some helpful administrative features
Rosy
Rosy is a cost-effective salon scheduling software known for its variety of helpful features, including streamlined scheduling and confirmation tools, and exceptional customer service.
Pros: User-friendly, easy to transfer from previous platform, quick and effective customer service, affordable, frequent updates and new features, easy scheduling and confirmation, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools
Cons: Low customization for appointment time increments, inventory management, and reports
Create the Best Client Experience with Indie
Just as important to the client experience as using effective salon scheduling software is choosing a stylish, welcoming suite in a convenient location. Creating the perfect ambiance in your salon allows you to help clients feel comfortable, relaxed, and excited for another appointment.
Indie’s salon suites are beautiful, customizable, and fully equipped with everything you need to offer quality, meaningful services, including stainless steel sinks, cupboard and storage space, laundry access, and more. Ready to design a customer experience your clients won’t forget? Request more info about our Orem and Bountiful suites here.
