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GlossGenius vs Inspire: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 12th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 2,578 reviews from Salon users.
% Fit
High performer
Feature ratings
Appointment Scheduling
4.8
Mobile Access
4.9
Calendar Management
4.8
Confirmations/Reminders
4.9
Online Booking
4.7
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Appointment Scheduling
5.0
Mobile Access
NA
Calendar Management
5.0
Confirmations/Reminders
5.0
Online Booking
4.0
User satisfaction
4.8
User reviews193
Ease of use
4.8
Functionality
4.6
Value for money
4.7
Customer support
4.7
4.2
User reviews29
Ease of use
4.2
Functionality
3.8
Value for money
3.9
Customer support
4.4
Price starts from
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

GlossGenius is built for beauty & wellness businesses of all kinds, including: salons, spas, hair stylists, barbers, nail artists, lash techs, estheticians, massage therapists, makeup artists, & more.

Businesses who book appointments, keep client records, take payments, manage inventory, market to their customers, and want to report on areas such as client retention, productivity, and goals.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Video reviews
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No video reviews yet
User interface
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Do these products fit your needs?

Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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Activity Dashboard
207
Important
API
388
Important

GlossGenius

Top Features
35/39
  • Marketing Management
  • Multi-Location
  • Online Store
  • Reviews Management
  • Activity Dashboard
  • API
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Booth Rental Management
  • Calendar Management
  • Client Database
  • Client Management
  • Client Portal
  • Commission Management
  • Confirmations/Reminders
  • Credit Card Processing
  • Customer Mobile App
  • Customer Surveys
  • Customizable Branding
  • Discount Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Electronic Forms
  • Electronic Payments
  • Email Marketing
  • Employee Management
  • For Salons and Spas
  • Inventory Management
  • Loyalty Program
  • Mobile Access
  • Online Booking
  • Payroll Management
  • Point of Sale (POS)
  • Recurring Appointments
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reputation Management
  • SMS Marketing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Transaction History
  • Waitlist Status Tracking
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Inspire

27/39
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GlossGenius

Inspire

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GlossGenius
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Inspire
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
GlossGenius
  • By GlossGenius
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2016
Inspire
  • By STX
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1981
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