--- title: "Best Free Salon Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best free Salon software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/salon-software/s/free/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Salon Software for free Written by Rakshat Chhokar Rakshat is a senior research specialist with 6+ years in software market research and 1+ year in content analytics, covering 300+ categories, 5,000+ products, rankings, and buyer insights. [See full bio and all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/rakshat-chhokar/). ## Top 6 free products, ranked by reviewer ratings ### Ranked free Salon products | Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [EasyWeek](https://www.capterra.com/p/215487/EasyWeek/) | 4.8 out of 5 (114 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (31 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $12.50 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Appointment Scheduling, Calendar Management, Confirmations/Reminders, Electronic Payments, For Salons and Spas, Inventory Management, Online Booking, Point of Sale (POS); Not included: Credit Card Processing | | 2 | [Goldie](https://www.capterra.com/p/268055/Goldie/) | 4.8 out of 5 (1,173 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (101 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $19.99 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Appointment Scheduling, Calendar Management, Confirmations/Reminders, Credit Card Processing, Electronic Payments, For Salons and Spas, Inventory Management, Online Booking, Point of Sale (POS) | | 3 | [Salon Booking System](https://www.capterra.com/p/166320/Salon-Booking-System/) | 4.2 out of 5 (95 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (19 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | €99.00 Flat Rate, Per Year | Included: Appointment Scheduling, Calendar Management, Confirmations/Reminders, Credit Card Processing, For Salons and Spas, Online Booking, Point of Sale (POS); Not included: Electronic Payments, Inventory Management | | 4 | [SimplyBook.me](https://www.capterra.com/p/140086/Simplybook-me/) | 4.6 out of 5 (1,293 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (31 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | €9.90 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Appointment Scheduling, Calendar Management, Confirmations/Reminders, Credit Card Processing, Electronic Payments, For Salons and Spas, Online Booking, Point of Sale (POS); Not included: Inventory Management | | 5 | [BookingPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/248925/Bookingpress/) | 4.5 out of 5 (72 reviews) | 4.5 out of 5 (10 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $89.00 Per Year | Included: Appointment Scheduling, Calendar Management, Confirmations/Reminders, Credit Card Processing, Electronic Payments, For Salons and Spas, Online Booking; Not included: Inventory Management, Point of Sale (POS) | | 6 | [Square Appointments](https://www.capterra.com/p/170263/Square-Appointments/) | 4.5 out of 5 (263 reviews) | 4.4 out of 5 (20 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $49.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Appointment Scheduling, Calendar Management, Confirmations/Reminders, Credit Card Processing, Electronic Payments, For Salons and Spas, Inventory Management, Online Booking, Point of Sale (POS) | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Salon software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it. For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 6 product details ### 1. [EasyWeek](https://www.capterra.com/p/215487/EasyWeek/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (114 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (31 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $12.50 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Appointment Scheduling: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Confirmations/Reminders: Included - Credit Card Processing: Not included - Electronic Payments: Included - For Salons and Spas: Included - Inventory Management: Included - Online Booking: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included --- ### 2. [Goldie](https://www.capterra.com/p/268055/Goldie/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (1,173 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (101 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $19.99 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Appointment Scheduling: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Confirmations/Reminders: Included - Credit Card Processing: Included - Electronic Payments: Included - For Salons and Spas: Included - Inventory Management: Included - Online Booking: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included #### Pros based on reviews - Streamlined setup and usability - Comprehensive business organization features #### Cons based on reviews - Unreliable and restrictive messaging system --- ### 3. [Salon Booking System](https://www.capterra.com/p/166320/Salon-Booking-System/) Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5 (95 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (19 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: €99.00 Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Appointment Scheduling: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Confirmations/Reminders: Included - Credit Card Processing: Included - Electronic Payments: Not included - For Salons and Spas: Included - Inventory Management: Not included - Online Booking: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included --- ### 4. [SimplyBook.me](https://www.capterra.com/p/140086/Simplybook-me/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (1,293 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (31 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: €9.90 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Appointment Scheduling: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Confirmations/Reminders: Included - Credit Card Processing: Included - Electronic Payments: Included - For Salons and Spas: Included - Inventory Management: Not included - Online Booking: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included #### Pros based on reviews - Flexible and automated scheduling - Simple and intuitive platform #### Cons based on reviews - Limited and confusing payments - Recurring technical problems --- ### 5. [BookingPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/248925/Bookingpress/) Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (72 reviews) Category rating: 4.5 out of 5 (10 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $89.00 Per Year Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Appointment Scheduling: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Confirmations/Reminders: Included - Credit Card Processing: Included - Electronic Payments: Included - For Salons and Spas: Included - Inventory Management: Not included - Online Booking: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Not included --- ### 6. [Square Appointments](https://www.capterra.com/p/170263/Square-Appointments/) Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (263 reviews) Category rating: 4.4 out of 5 (20 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $49.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Appointment Scheduling: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Confirmations/Reminders: Included - Credit Card Processing: Included - Electronic Payments: Included - For Salons and Spas: Included - Inventory Management: Included - Online Booking: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included --- ## All salon software with a free version [4.6 (621)](https://www.capterra.com/p/151022/Visibook/reviews/) Simple, powerful, appointment booking software for service providers and their clients. Includes online calendar and downloadable app. [Learn more about Visibook](https://www.capterra.com/p/151022/Visibook/) Salon features reviewers most value Appointment Scheduling Calendar Management Confirmations/Reminders Credit Card Processing Electronic Payments For Salons and Spas Inventory Management Online Booking Point of Sale (POS) 88% recommend this product [4.9 (47)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133033/You-reOnTime/reviews/) All-in-one salon software: online booking, stylist scheduling, inventory, client profiles, reminders, POS, and reporting. [Learn more about You'reOnTime](https://www.capterra.com/p/133033/You-reOnTime/) Salon features reviewers most value Appointment Scheduling Calendar Management Confirmations/Reminders Credit Card Processing Electronic Payments For Salons and Spas Inventory Management Online Booking Point of Sale (POS) [4.6 (9)](https://www.capterra.com/p/190793/Schedule-Anyone/reviews/) Schedule Anyone is an online booking and business management software for salons, spas, and barbershops. [Learn more about Schedule Anyone](https://www.capterra.com/p/190793/Schedule-Anyone/) Salon features reviewers most value Appointment Scheduling Calendar Management Confirmations/Reminders Credit Card Processing Electronic Payments For Salons and Spas Inventory Management Online Booking Point of Sale (POS) 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. [4.8 (1173)](https://www.capterra.com/p/268055/Goldie/reviews/) Goldie is the booking & payments app for salons and beauty pros—online booking, SMS reminders, deposits, and growth tools in one. [Learn more about Goldie](https://www.capterra.com/p/268055/Goldie/) Salon features reviewers most value Appointment Scheduling Calendar Management Confirmations/Reminders Credit Card Processing Electronic Payments For Salons and Spas Inventory Management Online Booking Point of Sale (POS) 85% recommend this product [## SimplyBook.me](https://www.capterra.com/p/140086/Simplybook-me/) [4.6 (1293)](https://www.capterra.com/p/140086/Simplybook-me/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/salon-software/shortlist/) Online Booking System with reminders for Salons! Let your clients book themselves online - Includes free version. [Learn more about SimplyBook.me](https://www.capterra.com/p/140086/Simplybook-me/) Salon features reviewers most value Appointment Scheduling Calendar Management Confirmations/Reminders Credit Card Processing Electronic Payments For Salons and Spas Inventory Management Online Booking Point of Sale (POS) 81% recommend this product [## Bitrix24](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/) [4.2 (1009)](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/reviews/) Bitrix24 #1 free salon and studio management management platform used by 15 million businesses. Cloud, mobile, open source. [Learn more about Bitrix24](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/) Salon features reviewers most value Appointment Scheduling Calendar Management Confirmations/Reminders Credit Card Processing Electronic Payments For Salons and Spas Inventory Management Online Booking Point of Sale (POS) [## talech](https://www.capterra.com/p/155256/talech/) [3.8 (337)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155256/talech/reviews/) talech is a secure, easy-to-use, cloud-based, iPad point-of-sale software solution for service businesses like salons, spas and more [Learn more about talech](https://www.capterra.com/p/155256/talech/) Salon features reviewers most value Appointment Scheduling Calendar Management Confirmations/Reminders Credit Card Processing Electronic Payments For Salons and Spas Inventory Management Online Booking Point of Sale (POS) [## Square Appointments](https://www.capterra.com/p/170263/Square-Appointments/) [4.5 (263)](https://www.capterra.com/p/170263/Square-Appointments/reviews/) Square Appointments is scheduling software that helps businesses book, manage appointments, process payments, and stay organized. [Learn more about Square Appointments](https://www.capterra.com/p/170263/Square-Appointments/) Salon features reviewers most value Appointment Scheduling Calendar Management Confirmations/Reminders Credit Card Processing Electronic Payments For Salons and Spas Inventory Management Online Booking Point of Sale (POS) [## Gofrugal](https://www.capterra.com/p/71693/GoFrugal-POS-Software/) [4.4 (199)](https://www.capterra.com/p/71693/GoFrugal-POS-Software/reviews/) ERP made easy for Retail, Restaurant, Distribution & Enterprise businesses on the digital path helping them stay competitive [Learn more about Gofrugal](https://www.capterra.com/p/71693/GoFrugal-POS-Software/) Salon features reviewers most value Appointment Scheduling Calendar Management Confirmations/Reminders Credit Card Processing Electronic Payments For Salons and Spas Inventory Management Online Booking Point of Sale (POS) [## Microsoft Bookings](https://www.capterra.com/p/176567/Bookings/) [4.4 (170)](https://www.capterra.com/p/176567/Bookings/reviews/) Appointment scheduling solution that enables businesses to manage online booking, confirmation emails, calendar invites, and more. [Learn more about Microsoft Bookings](https://www.capterra.com/p/176567/Bookings/) Salon features reviewers most value Appointment Scheduling Calendar Management Confirmations/Reminders Credit Card Processing Electronic Payments For Salons and Spas Inventory Management Online Booking Point of Sale (POS) ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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