Salon Software Cost Comparison

Compare real costs across salon management platforms. See exactly how much you'll save with BookB when transaction fees, setup costs, and hidden charges are included.

Your Salon Details

BEST VALUE

BookB

Monthly Software
$85
Total Monthly Cost
$85
First Year:$1020
Three Years:$3060

Vagaro

Monthly Software
$55
+ Transaction Fees
$405/mo
Total Monthly Cost
$460
First Year:$5520
Three Years:$16560

Square Appointments

Monthly Software
$0
+ Transaction Fees
$390/mo
Total Monthly Cost
$390
First Year:$4680
Three Years:$14040

Your Savings with BookB

vs. Vagaro
Monthly Savings:
$375
First Year:
$4500
Three Years:
$13500
vs. Square Appointments
Monthly Savings:
$305
First Year:
$3660
Three Years:
$10980

What You Get with BookB

Online booking & scheduling
Point of sale & payments
Client management & CRM
Inventory tracking
Staff scheduling & payroll
Marketing automation
Analytics & reporting
Mobile apps (iOS & Android)
Multi-location support
Email & SMS reminders
Gift cards & memberships
Commission tracking

All features included. No transaction fees. No hidden costs.

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Understanding True Salon Software Costs

When comparing salon software pricing, the monthly subscription fee is only part of the story. Many platforms advertise low base prices but make their real revenue through transaction fees, setup charges, and required add-ons.

Transaction fees are the biggest hidden cost. Platforms that charge 2-3.5% of every credit card transaction can add hundreds or thousands of dollars to your annual costs. For a salon processing $50,000 in monthly revenue, a 3% transaction fee costs $1,500 per month—$18,000 annually.

Setup fees are another consideration. Enterprise platforms like Mindbody and Boulevard charge $500-$1,000+ just to get started, with implementation costs that can reach several thousand dollars for multi-location businesses.

BookB takes a different approach: transparent monthly pricing with zero transaction fees, no setup charges, and all features included. What you see is what you pay. Use this calculator to see your actual savings across different salon software platforms.

Our calculator uses real pricing data updated monthly. Transaction fees are applied to your monthly revenue (appointments × average ticket). Setup fees are added to first-year totals. Multi-staff pricing reflects actual tier changes as you add team members.