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MyTime vs Rosy Salon Software

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MyTime

Software

Online booking and appointment scheduling platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rosy Salon Software logo

Rosy Salon Software

Software

Affordable salon management

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MyTime has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents; Rosy Salon Software 2021 archived pricing showed two tiers at USD 29 and USD 37 per month, both gated behind a free trial rather than instant self-serve signup
  • They diverge on capability: MyTime covers Client database, Rosy Salon Software covers Client management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MyTime and Rosy Salon Software actually diverge.

Attributes where MyTime and Rosy Salon Software differ
AttributeMyTimeRosy Salon Software
Starting priceFree$29/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, Ios, Android

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2010).

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 MyTime

  • Client database
  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Payment processing
  • Custom branding
  • Marketing tools
  • Reporting
  • Instagram
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Rosy Salon Software

  • Client management
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory tracking
  • Marketing automation
  • Commission tracking
  • Reports
  • QuickBooks
  • Constant Contact

Both cover

  • Online booking
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Google Calendar
  • Facebook
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • PCI DSS
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

MyTime

  • Appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locationsnot Rosy Salon Software
  • Point of sale and integrated payments at the counternot Rosy Salon Software
  • Staff scheduling and labour forecastingnot Rosy Salon Software
  • Email, SMS and push marketing to clientsnot Rosy Salon Software
  • Loyalty, referral and membership programmesnot Rosy Salon Software
  • Multi-location reporting for a franchise groupnot Rosy Salon Software

Rosy Salon Software

  • Budget-friendly managementnot MyTime
  • Small salon operationsnot MyTime
  • Client trackingnot MyTime
  • Basic marketingnot MyTime
  • Daily operationsnot MyTime

Where each one falls short

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

MyTime

  • Aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
  • Pricing is not published

Rosy Salon Software

  • 2021 archived pricing showed two tiers at USD 29 and USD 37 per month, both gated behind a free trial rather than instant self-serve signup

Pricing, plan by plan

MyTime

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Email reminders
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Custom branding
    • Marketing tools

Rosy Salon Software

$29/month
  • Startup$29/month
    • 1-2 service providers
    • Appointment booking
    • Client database
  • Growing$49/month
    • 3-5 service providers
    • Everything in Startup
    • Online booking
  • Established$69/month
    • 6+ service providers
    • Everything in Growing
    • Advanced reports

Which should you pick?

Choose MyTime if

  • You need client database.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want email & sms reminders.
MyTime review

Choose Rosy Salon Software if

  • You need client management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want point of sale.
Rosy Salon Software review

Questions people ask

Is MyTime or Rosy Salon Software better?
Neither clearly leads. MyTime starts at Free and Rosy Salon Software at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MyTime or Rosy Salon Software?
MyTime has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MyTime and $29/month for Rosy Salon Software.
Does MyTime or Rosy Salon Software run on more platforms?
MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Rosy Salon Software runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use MyTime for free?
Yes. MyTime has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rosy Salon Software starts at $29/month.
What is MyTime best used for?
MyTime is most often used for appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations, point of sale and integrated payments at the counter, staff scheduling and labour forecasting, email, sms and push marketing to clients. Of those, appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations and point of sale and integrated payments at the counter are not what Rosy Salon Software is typically brought in for.
What can MyTime do that Rosy Salon Software cannot?
MyTime covers Client database, Email & SMS reminders, Payment processing, Custom branding. Rosy Salon Software covers Client management, Point of sale, Inventory tracking, Marketing automation. Both handle Online booking, Appointment scheduling, Google Calendar, Facebook.
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