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FitNotes vs SalonBiz

FitNotes logo

FitNotes

Fitness & Wellness

Free workout tracker for Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SalonBiz logo

SalonBiz

Beauty & Salon

Complete salon and spa management suite

From
$89/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FitNotes has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: FitNotes android only, no iOS version despite requests from users; SalonBiz pricing is per location: $160 per month for Basic, $265 for Essential and $370 for Premium
  • They diverge on capability: FitNotes covers Exercise logging, SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FitNotes and SalonBiz actually diverge.

Attributes where FitNotes and SalonBiz differ
AttributeFitNotesSalonBiz
Starting priceFree$89/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroidWeb, Windows
CategoryFitness & WellnessBeauty & Salon
Founded20132005

Identical on both: 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 FitNotes

  • Exercise logging
  • Custom exercises
  • Progress graphs
  • Workout calendar
  • Data backup
  • Google Drive backup
  • Android support

Only in SalonBiz

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

What people use each for

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

FitNotes

  • Workout trackingnot SalonBiz
  • Nutrition managementnot SalonBiz
  • Health monitoringnot SalonBiz
  • Fitness coachingnot SalonBiz
  • Wellness improvementnot SalonBiz

SalonBiz

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

Where each one falls short

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

FitNotes

  • Android only, no iOS version despite requests from users
  • Limited community features compared to social fitness trackers
  • Minimal UI updates compared to more modern fitness apps

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

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes 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 FitNotes if

  • You need exercise logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android.
  • You also want custom exercises.
FitNotes 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 FitNotes or SalonBiz better?
Neither clearly leads. FitNotes starts at Free and SalonBiz at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FitNotes or SalonBiz?
FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FitNotes and $89/month for SalonBiz.
Does FitNotes or SalonBiz run on more platforms?
FitNotes runs on Android. SalonBiz runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use FitNotes for free?
Yes. FitNotes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SalonBiz starts at $89/month.
What is FitNotes best used for?
FitNotes is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what SalonBiz is typically brought in for.
What can FitNotes do that SalonBiz cannot?
FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory management, Client database.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FitNotes: Is FitNotes free and does it have ads?

FitNotes is completely free with no ads and no paid tier. The developer offers a FitNotes Supporter app as optional support.

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FitNotes: Does FitNotes work offline?

Yes, FitNotes works completely offline and requires no internet connection or account sign-up to use.

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FitNotes: What platform is FitNotes available on?

FitNotes is Android only and is not available on iOS or other platforms.

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FitNotes: Can I export my FitNotes data?

Yes, FitNotes allows full CSV export so your workout data is yours and can be imported into other applications.

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