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Merlua vs SuperSalon

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Merlua

Beauty

Booking software built for beauty salons

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SuperSalon logo

SuperSalon

Beauty

Enterprise-grade salon software for larger operations

From
€200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Merlua has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Merlua plan prices are not published. The pricing page renders its comparison table client side and no amounts are visible on it as of September 2026, so the cost of Standard or Premium is not knowable before signup.; SuperSalon the vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 3 January 2022 stated 'SuperSalon is now a part of Zenoti,' confirming in the vendor's own words that SuperSalon (formerly ProPoint Solutions, LLC) was acquired by Zenoti; no independent SuperSalon pricing survives and the page offers only a demo request under the Zenoti brand
  • They diverge on capability: Merlua covers Guest online booking, SuperSalon covers Multi-location management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 15 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Merlua and SuperSalon actually diverge.

Attributes where Merlua and SuperSalon differ
AttributeMerluaSuperSalon
Starting priceFree€200/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, WordPressWeb, Ios, Android, Api, White-label
FoundedUnknown2010

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Beauty).

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 Merlua

  • Guest online booking
  • Services and staff
  • Calendar and availability
  • Deposits and payments
  • Email and SMS reminders
  • Branded booking page
  • Staff and client apps

Only in SuperSalon

  • Multi-location management
  • Advanced appointment booking
  • Complex staff scheduling
  • CRM system
  • Advanced POS
  • Inventory management
  • Comprehensive reporting
  • Financial analytics

What people use each for

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

Merlua

  • Taking salon bookings without forcing client accountsnot SuperSalon
  • Cutting no-shows with deposits and remindersnot SuperSalon
  • Coordinating several staff members' availabilitynot SuperSalon
  • Running a branded booking page from an existing websitenot SuperSalon
  • Giving staff their schedule and earnings on their phonenot SuperSalon

SuperSalon

  • Multi-location managementnot Merlua
  • Enterprise reportingnot Merlua
  • Complex schedulingnot Merlua
  • CRM and loyalty programsnot Merlua

Where each one falls short

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

Merlua

  • Plan prices are not published. The pricing page renders its comparison table client side and no amounts are visible on it as of September 2026, so the cost of Standard or Premium is not knowable before signup.
  • Stripe is the only payment processor named, so a salon banking elsewhere has no alternative route.
  • Built for beauty specifically. A clinic, a gym or a barber chain wanting inventory, POS or memberships will find those absent.
  • The integration list is short next to established salon platforms: Stripe, WordPress and SMS, with no accounting, marketing or POS connections listed.
  • A new vendor with no independent review coverage, so the reliability claims rest on the vendor's own material.

SuperSalon

  • The vendor's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 3 January 2022 stated 'SuperSalon is now a part of Zenoti,' confirming in the vendor's own words that SuperSalon (formerly ProPoint Solutions, LLC) was acquired by Zenoti; no independent SuperSalon pricing survives and the page offers only a demo request under the Zenoti brand

Pricing, plan by plan

Merlua

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Core scheduling with no time limit
    • Basic booking management
  • Standard and Premium$undefined/month
    • 14-day full-feature trial, no card required
    • No Merlua booking transaction fees
    • Monthly or annual billing, switchable at any time

SuperSalon

€200/month
  • Professional$200/month
    • Single location management
    • Appointment booking
    • Staff management
  • Enterprise$400/month
    • Multi-location support
    • Advanced staff scheduling
    • CRM system
  • CustomFree
    • Custom configurations
    • Dedicated account manager
    • White-label options

Which should you pick?

Choose Merlua if

  • You need guest online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, WordPress.
  • You also want services and staff.
Merlua review

Choose SuperSalon if

  • You need multi-location management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api, White-label.
  • You also want advanced appointment booking.
SuperSalon review

Questions people ask

Is Merlua or SuperSalon better?
Neither clearly leads. Merlua starts at Free and SuperSalon at €200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Merlua or SuperSalon?
Merlua has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Merlua and €200/month for SuperSalon.
Does Merlua or SuperSalon run on more platforms?
Merlua runs on Web, iOS, Android, WordPress. SuperSalon runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api, White-label.
Can I use Merlua for free?
Yes. Merlua has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SuperSalon starts at €200/month.
What is Merlua best used for?
Merlua is most often used for taking salon bookings without forcing client accounts, cutting no-shows with deposits and reminders, coordinating several staff members' availability, running a branded booking page from an existing website. Of those, taking salon bookings without forcing client accounts and cutting no-shows with deposits and reminders are not what SuperSalon is typically brought in for.
What can Merlua do that SuperSalon cannot?
Merlua covers Guest online booking, Services and staff, Calendar and availability, Deposits and payments. SuperSalon covers Multi-location management, Advanced appointment booking, Complex staff scheduling, CRM system.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Merlua: Is there a free plan?

Yes. Merlua states it offers "a robust free tier with core scheduling capabilities so you can manage basic bookings without a time limit", separate from the paid trial.

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Merlua: How does the free trial work?

Fourteen days of full access to all premium features with no credit card required upfront. At the end you either pick a plan or continue on the free tier.

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Merlua: Does Merlua charge booking transaction fees?

No hidden booking transaction fees on the Standard or premium tiers. Standard payment processing fees from your gateway, such as Stripe, still apply.

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Merlua: Do clients need an account to book?

No. Clients complete bookings as guests without creating a password or a permanent account.

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Merlua: What happens if I cancel?

Premium features stay active until the end of the current billing period, and plans can be upgraded, downgraded or switched between monthly and annual at any time from billing settings.

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Merlua: What can I install it on?

A web dashboard, mobile apps for staff and clients, a WordPress plugin, and an embeddable booking widget for any site.

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