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Centr vs SalonBiz

Centr logo

Centr

Fitness & Wellness

Chris Hemsworth's fitness and wellness app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SalonBiz logo

SalonBiz

Beauty & Salon

Complete salon and spa management suite

From
$89/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Centr requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively; SalonBiz pricing is per location: $160 per month for Basic, $265 for Essential and $370 for Premium
  • They diverge on capability: Centr covers Expert-led workouts, SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Centr and SalonBiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Centr and SalonBiz differ
AttributeCentrSalonBiz
Starting priceOn request$89/month
PlatformsMobile app (iOS/Android assumed)Web, Windows
CategoryFitness & WellnessBeauty & Salon
Founded20192005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Centr

  • Expert-led workouts
  • Meal planning
  • Mindfulness content
  • Progress tracking
  • Self-care routines
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

Only in SalonBiz

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Client database
  • Staff management
  • Marketing automation
  • Business reporting
  • QuickBooks

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Centr

  • Home gym users with existing or planned equipment investmentsnot SalonBiz
  • Athletes training for HYROX racing or longevity-focused conditioningnot SalonBiz
  • Users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programmingnot SalonBiz

SalonBiz

  • Salon appointment booking and point of sale priced per locationnot Centr
  • Integrated card payments through SalonBiz Paymentsnot Centr
  • Beauty school and institute management with student recordsnot Centr

Where each one falls short

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

Centr

  • Requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively
  • Equipment pricing ranges $29.99–$5,999, creating significant upfront capital requirement
  • Subscription cost for Centr Coach membership not transparently published on website

SalonBiz

  • Pricing is per location: $160 per month for Basic, $265 for Essential and $370 for Premium
  • Each tier caps service professionals at 5, 12 and 20 respectively, with extra staff sold in blocks of 10 at $55 per month
  • Not using SalonBiz Payments raises the monthly fee by $25 to $45 depending on tier
  • School and institute plans are capped at 100 students on Essential and 200 on Premium, with extra students at $15 per month per 25
  • Enterprise and multi location pricing is quote only with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Centr

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Centr review.

SalonBiz

$89/month
  • Standard$89/month
    • Scheduling
    • POS
    • Client database
  • Premium$179/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Inventory
    • Staff management

Which should you pick?

Choose Centr if

  • You need expert-led workouts.
  • You work on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed).
  • You also want meal planning.
Centr review

Choose SalonBiz if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want point of sale.
SalonBiz review

Questions people ask

Is Centr or SalonBiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Centr starts at On request and SalonBiz at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Centr or SalonBiz?
Centr starts at On request and SalonBiz at $89/month.
Does Centr or SalonBiz run on more platforms?
Centr runs on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed). SalonBiz runs on Web, Windows.
What is Centr best used for?
Centr is most often used for home gym users with existing or planned equipment investments, athletes training for hyrox racing or longevity-focused conditioning, users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programming. Of those, home gym users with existing or planned equipment investments and athletes training for hyrox racing or longevity-focused conditioning are not what SalonBiz is typically brought in for.
What can Centr do that SalonBiz cannot?
Centr covers Expert-led workouts, Meal planning, Mindfulness content, Progress tracking. SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory management, Client database. Both handle Web support.
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