# Salon Ultimate Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Salon Ultimate Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Salon products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/143723/Salon-and-Spa-Ultimate --- # Salon Ultimate Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Salon Ultimate ## What is Salon Ultimate? BookedBy is a comprehensive, cloud-based salon and spa management software designed to help beauty and wellness professionals streamline operations, enhance client relationships, and grow revenue. Whether you're a solo stylist, boutique spa, or multi-location salon brand, BookedBy offers a mobile-first platform that combines online booking, point-of-sale (POS), client management, staff scheduling, and automated marketing into one intuitive solution. With BookedBy, businesses can reduce no-shows, simplify appointment scheduling, manage inventory, and engage clients through personalized marketing—all from a single dashboard. Our platform is built with real-world salon workflows in mind, offering fast onboarding, responsive support, and continuous updates based on user feedback. Trusted by thousands across North America, BookedBy empowers beauty businesses to deliver exceptional service while saving time and increasing profitability. ## What is Salon Ultimate used for? [Salon](https://www.capterra.com/salon-software/)[Spa](https://www.capterra.com/spa-software/)[Barbershop](https://www.capterra.com/barbershop-software/) Overall rating Based on 23 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 96% Neutral 4% Negative 0% Starting price $99 Per User, Per Month Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Salon Ultimate?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=http://www.salonultimate.com/&name=Salon Ultimate) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Salon Ultimate 4.7 (23) VS. [4.7 (3,479)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/reviews/) Starting Price $99 per user, per month Starting Price $23.99 Flat Rate, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.7 (23) Ease Of Use 4.6 (3,475) Value For Money 4.0 (6) Value For Money 4.7 (3,089) Customer Service 4.7 (23) Customer Service 4.6 (3,106) ## Salon Ultimate alternatives [4.8 (348)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174830/GlossGenius/reviews/) Starting price $28.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (364)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/reviews/) Starting price $158.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 91% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.8 (431)](https://www.capterra.com/p/113530/Phorest-Salon-Software/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.4 (1,250)](https://www.capterra.com/p/131057/ZENOTI/reviews/) Starting price $300.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 87% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Appointment Scheduling 5.0 (4) 50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Schedule appointments via a calendar Client Database 5.0 (4) 50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Electronic storage of stakeholder contact information Confirmations/Reminders 4.0 (4) 25.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Automated reminders and confirmations for booked appointments and events via text or email For Salons and Spas 5.0 (4) 25.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Specific for use in spas and salons Point of Sale (POS) 5.0 (4) 50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Accept and process customer payments for products or services using hardware and software Inventory Management 3.7 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Salon Ultimate 74 features Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Manage various aspects of appointments including booking, rescheduling, canceling Schedule appointments via a calendar Indication whether a resource is available or protected from allocation Monitor and analyze the availability of resources to help plan and streamline the service delivery to clients Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking Create, update, and manage bookings, itineraries, and reservations Offer to rent a booth to freelance professionals Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Electronic storage of stakeholder contact information Manage contact details and communication with clients Private online space that lets businesses securely share documents and provide information access to clients Record client information and feedback Tracking, calculating, and paying commissions and earnings to employees Automated reminders and confirmations for booked appointments and events via text or email Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc. Financial system that helps create and manage physical/digital credit cards and track transaction activities Accept and process credit card transactions A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. Access previous interactions or concerns to maintain customer relationships Platform for customers to directly manage their appointments and profile Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Alter the layout and content of reports Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Import and export data to and from software applications Accept and process credit/debit card transactions Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Electronically collect payments for goods or services Create and send email blasts/campaigns Reminders sent via email Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks Track and manage staff profiles, recruitment, schedules, productivity, career development and performance Specific use for barbershops Specific for use in spas and salons Reward loyal customers with gift cards which they can redeem for special offers and loyalty bonus Transactions that typically involve face-to-face interactions between the payer and the payee Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items Offer prizes, discounts, and other incentives for customers to earn reward points on purchases and redeem them for future purchases Plan, track, and evaluate marketing activities including promotions, customer outreach, and branding Access software remotely via mobile devices Notifications via mobile devices Access the system via a mobile application Manage and support multiple locations Book meetings and appointments through a website or digital platform Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions Track and process employee payroll (salaries, wages, etc.) and commissions on sales Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Accept and process customer payments for products or services using hardware and software Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action Ratings/Reviews Active reporting of data and metrics Schedule repeating appointments based on a duration of time Log and store the source of contacts/leads Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Manage the rescheduling of appointments Reports specific to sales analysis for trends and strategies Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Send promotional campaigns or transactional messages via text messages Send messages via SMS Reminders sent via SMS/text message Method of writing out notes in patient's charts (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) Schedule shifts for staff/employees, track hours worked, and manage staff payroll Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Record of all transactions such as purchases, deposits, withdrawals and transfers within a specific period Record, update and manage waiting lists Track the position in queue in real-time Seamlessly integrates with 3rd party websites Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 3.9 (7) 3.9 Based on 7 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.0 (6) Basic $99.00 Value for money 4.0 (6) 4.0 Based on 6 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.7 (23) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.7 (23) 4.7 Based on 23 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.7 Based on 23 reviews Filter by rating 5(18) 4(4) 3(1) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent CA Connie A. owner Consumer Services ### "Children's Salon" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 January 24, 2023 Good. \[sensitive content hidden\] have been very good at trouble shooting Pros POS functionality, I like being able to remote in. Cons difficulty setting up promotions. Using the app has been a little difficult. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. BL Brook L. Manager Consumer Services ### "Terrific ALL-IN-ONE Salon Spa management software!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 December 10, 2022 Overall, I really enjoy using this software daily! Pros The software is so intuitive and easy to learn. Features are clearly designed for industry specific needs and new functions are always being added! Customer service is top notch! Cons The reports are clunky and the specific data I want in order to make informed business decisions is often not avaible. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DJ Diane J. Salon Owner Consumer Services ### "Salon Owner's Perspective. " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 November 28, 2022 The SW is robust and comprehensive, and easy to pick-up within a minimal period of time. They have great online chat and staff support. Pros It's intuitive and easy to pick up and become proficient in the feature and functions within the SW. Cons Client confirmation reports should be available to the receptionist to be effective in the role. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CR Christian R. Salon Manager Hospitality ### "Best Salon POS" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 9, 2022 I use Salon Ultimate every day and it's made clients check in and check out process so much easier along with reporting . Pros The transition to Salon Ultimate was easy along with being easier to use functionally . Cons NA i love it , my only down is that we didn't use it sooner. Switched from [Shortcuts](https://www.capterra.com/p/13284/Shortcuts-Software/) No my choice our corporation did it. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. BL Betty L. HR Consultant ### "Easy to implement and use" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 April 19, 2018 Pros The implementation went well, it was easy to learn and training went smoothly. I had very little complaints Cons Well, there were some extra features we wanted to add but the price for each were too much so we passed Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. BL Betty L. HR Consultant ### "Fun to use" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 3, 2017 Pros I liked the layout of all the tabs and finding what you needed was not too difficult, and it was easy to train staff Cons The implementation was a bit of a challenge, we had some trouble transferring data from our old system Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DA Danielle A. Owner Retail ### "Cheap but not worth it." 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 2.0 2.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 2, 2016 Over promised and under delivered. I guess this software was not intended for larger spas. The gift certificate tracking is lacking and the reports are incomplete. They have so much potential. I am very disappointed with the customer care and follow up. Pros The drag and drop appointment feature is very handy. The basic appointment booking is simple. Cons The reports need to be streamlined. There are so many to choose from and none that give me the. Inbred I need. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. FB Falo B. owner stylist ### "I am switching from another software and super excited to get started with Salon and Spa" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 June 5, 2015 I have been so impressed with the customer service and personal time invested by the employes. I am very specific about the features that I require. I have looked into many software's and Salon Ultimate is the only Salon software that was able to provide me with every, I will say it again "every" feature I have been looking for. Super excited to get started. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CS Charleen S. General Manager ### "I only need one word: AMAZING" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 May 7, 2015 Easy to use, easy to find what/where you need to do something, customer service via chat, email or phone.....so friendly and helpful. All the staff seem to really be proud of the company they work for! I've even spoken to one of the owners but would never have know it until I asked because he was so humble. I've used Millennium, Salon Biz and Booker and NOTHING is like Salon and Spa Ultimate. The software developers have clearly worked in the industry and know what is actually needed in the trenches on a daily basis. (And thank you for that!) It truly lives up to it's name! I HIGHLY recommend Salon and Spa Ultimate!! Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JC Jada C. Principal ### "Salon Ultimate is the true 'all-in-one' software that gives you a real pulse on your business." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 January 16, 2015 In a time where software is highly competitive it is easy to fall prey to an 'over-promised & under delivered' product. Salon Ultimate is NOT that product. Not only is it a well thought out user friendly system, it is a system that will help grow and evolve WITH your business. The entire process from initial questions, to training, to cumbersome database conversion, to actual implementation was incredibly smooth. The salon I spearheaded migration for had a 15 year database and 2 locations (not a small conversion). The Salon Ultimate team was available and ready for the whole process. They were honest about challenges and supportive and thorough with all questions and concerns from the salons. To be able to synergistically run an appointment/POS management system as well as marketing/prospecting and online booking tools in one program shows that they are in tune with the busy operations and needs of a salon while simplifying important elements that will enhance your business. If you're looking for a product that offers excellent software and backs it up with fantastic customer service, this is the software for you. Thank you Alex & Salon Ultimate team! Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/143723/Salon-and-Spa-Ultimate/reviews/) Popular comparisons [ZENOTI vs Salon Ultimate](https://www.capterra.com/compare/131057-143723/ZENOTI-vs-Salon-and-Spa-Ultimate)  Independent research methodology Capterra's researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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