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Peloton vs SalonBiz

Peloton logo

Peloton

Software

At-home fitness with live and on-demand classes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SalonBiz logo

SalonBiz

Software

Complete salon and spa management suite

From
$89/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Peloton has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Peloton monthly subscription required for access to classes and tracking features; SalonBiz pricing is per location: $160 per month for Basic, $265 for Essential and $370 for Premium
  • They diverge on capability: Peloton covers Live and on-demand classes, SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Peloton and SalonBiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Peloton and SalonBiz differ
AttributePelotonSalonBiz
Starting priceFree$89/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Windows
Founded20122005

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

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 Peloton

  • Live and on-demand classes
  • Real-time performance metrics
  • Community leaderboard
  • Music-driven workouts
  • Celebrity instructor content
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Fitbit

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.

Peloton

  • 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 Peloton
  • Integrated card payments through SalonBiz Paymentsnot Peloton
  • Beauty school and institute management with student recordsnot Peloton

Where each one falls short

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

Peloton

  • Monthly subscription required for access to classes and tracking features
  • Hardware equipment expensive and requires dedicated space in home
  • All-Access membership only works optimally with Peloton hardware, limiting flexibility
  • Price increases made in October 2025 have reduced affordability

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

Peloton

Free
  • App One$15.99/month
    • Explore class library
    • Limited access to instructors
  • App+$28.99/month
    • Full class library
    • Live classes
    • Performance tracking
  • All-Access$49.99/month
    • Full class library
    • Live classes
    • On-screen metrics

SalonBiz

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Peloton if

  • You need live and on-demand classes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want real-time performance metrics.
Peloton 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 Peloton or SalonBiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Peloton 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, Peloton or SalonBiz?
Peloton has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Peloton and $89/month for SalonBiz.
Does Peloton or SalonBiz run on more platforms?
Peloton runs on Web, iOS, Android. SalonBiz runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use Peloton for free?
Yes. Peloton has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SalonBiz starts at $89/month.
What is Peloton best used for?
Peloton 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 Peloton do that SalonBiz cannot?
Peloton covers Live and on-demand classes, Real-time performance metrics, Community leaderboard, Music-driven workouts. SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory management, Client database. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Peloton: How much is Peloton membership in 2026?

Peloton offers three membership tiers: All-Access at $49.99 per month, App+ at $28.99 per month, and App One at $15.99 per month (prices as of October 2025).

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Peloton: What is included in All-Access vs App+ membership?

All-Access integrates with Peloton hardware with on-screen performance metrics and leaderboard features. App+ provides access to full class library, live classes, tracking, and community features for use with your own equipment.

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Peloton: Is there a free trial for Peloton?

Yes, Peloton offers a 30-day free trial for new members. You can cancel anytime during the trial without being charged, but payment method is required at signup.

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Peloton: What is Peloton IQ?

Peloton IQ is an AI system deployed across all connected fitness equipment providing real-time workout feedback and form correction during classes.

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