Scheduling & Booking · head to head
GlossGenius vs Kaspersky Total Security

GlossGenius
Scheduling & Booking
Beautiful booking for beauty pros
- From
- $24/month
- Rated
- -

Kaspersky Total Security
Security & Cybersecurity
Complete protection for your digital life
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: GlossGenius card payments are charged at a flat 2.6 percent, and instant payouts cost a further 1.8 percent; Kaspersky Total Security uS sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024
- They diverge on capability: GlossGenius covers Custom booking pages, Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which GlossGenius and Kaspersky Total Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | GlossGenius | Kaspersky Total Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $24/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Category | Scheduling & Booking | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2016 | 1997 |
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 GlossGenius
- Custom booking pages
- Payment processing
- Client management
- Automated reminders
- Marketing tools
- Website builder
- Reports & insights
- Gift cards
Only in Kaspersky Total Security
- Real-time protection
- Ransomware protection
- Safe Money
- Privacy protection
- Parental controls
- Password manager
- VPN
- File encryption
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- English language support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
GlossGenius
- Appointment booking and calendar management for salonsnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Card payments and tipping at the chairnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Client records, forms and waiversnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Memberships and prepaid packagesnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Medspa charting and photo markup on the clinical plansnot Kaspersky Total Security
Kaspersky Total Security
- Antivirusnot GlossGenius
- Internet Securitynot GlossGenius
- Parental Controlnot GlossGenius
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
GlossGenius
- Card payments are charged at a flat 2.6 percent, and instant payouts cost a further 1.8 percent
- Forms and waivers, waitlists and Google booking need the Gold plan at $56 a month
- Team analytics, custom commissions and unlimited team members require Platinum at $168 a month
- The medspa plans start where the beauty Platinum plan does, at $168 a month, rising to $298 for the full clinical suite
- Payroll is a separate add-on at $40 a month plus $6 per staff member
Kaspersky Total Security
- US sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024
- VPN limited to 200 MB per day and servers in only 24 countries
- Password manager has privacy concerns with questionable terms and policies
- VPN and password manager only included in Plus and Premium tiers, not in Standard
- Occasionally flags legitimate files as false positives
- Firewall leaves open ports on public networks
Pricing, plan by plan
GlossGenius
$24/month- Standard$24/month
- Custom booking site
- Unlimited appointments
- Client management
- Gold$48/month
- Everything in Standard
- Marketing suite
- Advanced analytics
Kaspersky Total Security
Free- FreeFree
- Basic antivirus
- No real-time protection
- Standard$38.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- Anti-phishing
- Plus$52.99/year
- Standard features
- Password manager
- VPN with limit
- Premium$74.99/year
- Plus features
- Identity protection
- Unlimited VPN
Which should you pick?
Choose GlossGenius if
- You need custom booking pages.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want payment processing.
Choose Kaspersky Total Security if
- You need real-time protection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is GlossGenius or Kaspersky Total Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. GlossGenius starts at $24/month and Kaspersky Total Security at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, GlossGenius or Kaspersky Total Security?
- Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $24/month for GlossGenius and Free for Kaspersky Total Security.
- Does GlossGenius or Kaspersky Total Security run on more platforms?
- GlossGenius runs on Web, Ios, Android. Kaspersky Total Security runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Kaspersky Total Security for free?
- Yes. Kaspersky Total Security has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GlossGenius starts at $24/month.
- What is GlossGenius best used for?
- GlossGenius is most often used for appointment booking and calendar management for salons, card payments and tipping at the chair, client records, forms and waivers, memberships and prepaid packages. Of those, appointment booking and calendar management for salons and card payments and tipping at the chair are not what Kaspersky Total Security is typically brought in for.
- What can GlossGenius do that Kaspersky Total Security cannot?
- GlossGenius covers Custom booking pages, Payment processing, Client management, Automated reminders. Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection, Ransomware protection, Safe Money, Privacy protection. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support, English language support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Kaspersky Total Security: What does Kaspersky Total Security include?
Kaspersky Total Security (Premium tier) includes antivirus, firewall, password manager, VPN with 200 MB daily limit, parental controls (Kaspersky Safe Kids), and anti-ransomware protection.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: How much does Kaspersky Total Security cost?
Kaspersky Standard costs $38.99/year for 3 devices. Plus tier is $52.99/year for 5 devices. Premium is $74.99/year for 10 devices. Multi-year discounts available.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: Is Kaspersky available in the United States?
No. The U.S. government banned Kaspersky software sales in June 2024, with support and software updates ceasing September 29, 2024, citing national security concerns regarding Russian government ties.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: Does Kaspersky have parental controls?
Yes. Premium and Plus tiers include one year free access to Kaspersky Safe Kids parental controls app, which provides activity reports, app monitoring, usage limits, and geo-fencing with location tracking.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: How much does the VPN provide?
Kaspersky's free VPN (Kaspersky Secure Connection) offers only 200 MB per day of traffic, limiting data usage. Full VPN is included in Plus and Premium plans but with limited servers in only 24 countries.
SourceRelated pages
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