Management and tools
Beauty salon management software: how to make the right choice
The right management software depends on the size of your salon and what it needs to do: scheduling, client records, stock management, marketing. Practical criteria to help you choose.
In this guide
The features you really need
You need five things: a shared calendar, client records with treatment history, automatic reminders, reports on key metrics and prepaid package management.
- Scheduling across multiple treatment rooms and therapists, accessible from your phone.
- Client records with completed treatments, products used and notes.
- Automatic SMS/WhatsApp reminders to reduce no-shows.
- Reports: treatment room occupancy, sales per therapist, active treatment plans.
- Package management: session deductions and expiry dates.
How much management software costs
Beauty salon management software typically costs between 30 and 150 € per month on subscription; price differences depend on workstations, marketing modules and support.
| Tier | Price/month | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (calendar + clients) | 30-50 € | Small salon, one workstation |
| Mid-range (+ reminders, reports) | 50-90 € | 2-4 treatment rooms with staff |
| Advanced (+ marketing, stock management) | 90-150 € | Established or multi-site salons |
Your trial checklist
Before signing: run a free trial of at least 14 days with your staff, verify that existing client records import correctly and test automatic reminders on real appointments.
- Staff must find it easy to use, not just the owner.
- Check data export options: if you switch one day, your clients remain yours.
- Ask how much support costs after the first year.
- Be wary of providers that do not offer a proper trial.
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