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Appointy vs Salon Ultimate

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Appointy

Scheduling

Smart scheduling for modern businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Salon Ultimate

Beauty

Complete salon management made simple

From
$69/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Appointy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Appointy free plan limited to 100 appointments per month; Salon Ultimate no per-seat pricing model, only per-location billing
  • They diverge on capability: Appointy covers Resource management, Salon Ultimate covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Appointy and Salon Ultimate actually diverge.

Attributes where Appointy and Salon Ultimate differ
AttributeAppointySalon Ultimate
Starting priceFree$69/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
CategorySchedulingBeauty
Founded20062008

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Appointy

  • Resource management
  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Payment collection
  • Gift cards
  • Social booking
  • Analytics
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook

Only in Salon Ultimate

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Email marketing
  • QuickBooks
  • Square

Both cover

  • Online booking
  • Staff scheduling
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Appointy

  • Salon and spa appointment bookingnot Salon Ultimate
  • Medical practice schedulingnot Salon Ultimate
  • Personal training and fitness classesnot Salon Ultimate
  • Tutoring and educational servicesnot Salon Ultimate
  • Tour and activity reservationsnot Salon Ultimate

Salon Ultimate

  • Appointment managementnot Appointy
  • Client retentionnot Appointy
  • Inventory controlnot Appointy
  • Business reportingnot Appointy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Appointy

  • Free plan limited to 100 appointments per month
  • Fair usage policy caps daily bookings at 2,000 appointments
  • Highest tier at $99.99/month includes minimal staff count without additional fees specified

Salon Ultimate

  • No per-seat pricing model, only per-location billing
  • Pricing applies per salon location, not per user

Pricing, plan by plan

Appointy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 staff, 5 services
    • 100 appointments per month
    • Website integration
  • Growth$19.99/month
    • 1 staff included
    • Unlimited services
    • Live chat/email support
  • Professional$49.99/month
    • 5 staff included
    • Resource scheduling
    • Staff login
  • Enterprise$79.99/month
    • Multi-location (2 included)
    • SMS text customization
    • Dedicated relationship manager

Salon Ultimate

$69/month
  • BookedBy on Clover$69/month
    • Software and hardware included
  • Single Store$159/month
    • Advanced features for single location
  • Multi-Store$199/month
    • Multi-location management

Which should you pick?

Choose Appointy if

  • You need resource management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want email & sms reminders.
Appointy review

Choose Salon Ultimate if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client database.
Salon Ultimate review

Questions people ask

Is Appointy or Salon Ultimate better?
Neither clearly leads. Appointy starts at Free and Salon Ultimate at $69/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Appointy or Salon Ultimate?
Appointy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appointy and $69/month for Salon Ultimate.
Does Appointy or Salon Ultimate run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Appointy for free?
Yes. Appointy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Salon Ultimate starts at $69/month.
What is Appointy best used for?
Appointy is most often used for salon and spa appointment booking, medical practice scheduling, personal training and fitness classes, tutoring and educational services. Of those, salon and spa appointment booking and medical practice scheduling are not what Salon Ultimate is typically brought in for.
What can Appointy do that Salon Ultimate cannot?
Appointy covers Resource management, Email & SMS reminders, Payment collection, Gift cards. Salon Ultimate covers Appointment scheduling, Client database, Point of sale, Inventory management. Both handle Online booking, Staff scheduling, Stripe, SSL encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Appointy: What payment methods does Appointy accept?

Appointy accepts MasterCard, Visa, Visa Debit, American Express and PayPal for subscription payments.

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Salon Ultimate: How much does SalonUltimate cost?

SalonUltimate offers three subscription tiers billed monthly per location: BookedBy on Clover at $69/month, Single Store at $159/month for individual salons, and Multi-Store at $199/month for businesses managing multiple locations.

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Appointy: Can I cancel my Appointy subscription anytime?

Yes, Appointy has no contracts or cancellation fees. You can cancel whenever you want and will be billed for the current month only.

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Salon Ultimate: What features are included in all SalonUltimate plans?

All SalonUltimate plans include online booking, check-in and check-out capabilities, employee scheduling, customer management, service and pricing administration, inventory tracking, standard reporting, email and SMS marketing, unlimited support and training.

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Appointy: Does the Free tier require a credit card?

No, the 14-day paid plan trials require a credit card, but the free tier does not require any credit card information.

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Salon Ultimate: Is there a free trial for SalonUltimate?

No free trial period is mentioned on SalonUltimate's pricing page. Demos are available by contacting sales at [email protected] or calling +1 (855) 466-9332.

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Appointy: Can I switch Appointy plans later?

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade between paid plans anytime, and Appointy will adjust your billing accordingly.

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Salon Ultimate: What is the difference between BookedBy on Clover and SalonUltimate Single Store plans?

BookedBy on Clover at $69/month includes software and hardware shipped to your business. SalonUltimate Single Store at $159/month is designed for individual salon locations seeking advanced features with no hardware included.

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