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Pike13 vs SalonBiz

Pike13 logo

Pike13

Fitness

Client management for service businesses

From
$159/month
Rated
-
SalonBiz logo

SalonBiz

Beauty

Complete salon and spa management suite

From
$160/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment; SalonBiz pricing is per location: $160 per month for Basic, $265 for Essential and $370 for Premium
  • They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pike13 and SalonBiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Pike13 and SalonBiz differ
AttributePike13SalonBiz
Starting price$159/month$160/month
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Windows
CategoryFitnessBeauty
Founded20112005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Pike13

  • Online scheduling
  • Automated billing
  • Client portal
  • Reporting dashboard
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Only in SalonBiz

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Client database
  • Marketing automation
  • Business reporting
  • Facebook
  • Google

Both cover

  • Staff management
  • Stripe
  • QuickBooks
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Pike13

  • Fitness studio managementnot SalonBiz
  • Appointment scheduling for servicesnot SalonBiz
  • Class-based business operationsnot SalonBiz
  • Multi-location business oversightnot SalonBiz

SalonBiz

  • Salon appointment booking and point of sale priced per locationnot Pike13
  • Integrated card payments through SalonBiz Paymentsnot Pike13
  • Beauty school and institute management with student recordsnot Pike13

Where each one falls short

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

Pike13

  • The entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • SMS reminders and messaging, email marketing, digital waivers, payroll and staff time tracking and multi-location oversight all require the Advanced plan at $225 per month billed monthly
  • Custom reporting and website widgets are excluded from the Essential plan
  • API access and custom integrations require the Premium plan at $286 per month billed monthly
  • On the Premium plan you must choose either a branded app or custom reports, not both
  • Member progress tracking and skill assessments are Premium only
  • The advertised lower prices require a single yearly payment up front

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

Pike13

$159/month
  • Essential$159/month
    • Unlimited staff seats and client profiles
    • Class, course, and appointment scheduling
    • Membership check-in management
  • Advanced$225/month
    • All Essential features
    • Website integration with widgets
    • Multi-location reporting and oversight
  • Premium$286/month
    • All Advanced features
    • Custom integrations and API access
    • Member progress tracking and skill assessments

SalonBiz

$160/month
  • Basic (Salon)$160/month
    • Full platform included
  • Essential (Salon)$265/month
    • Full platform included
  • Premium (Salon)$370/month
    • Full platform included
  • Essential (School/Institute)$315/month
    • Full platform included

Which should you pick?

Choose Pike13 if

  • You need online scheduling.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want automated billing.

Choose SalonBiz if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want point of sale.

Questions people ask

Is Pike13 or SalonBiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $159/month and SalonBiz at $160/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pike13 or SalonBiz?
Pike13 starts at $159/month and SalonBiz at $160/month.
Does Pike13 or SalonBiz run on more platforms?
Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web. SalonBiz runs on Web, Windows.
What is Pike13 best used for?
Pike13 is most often used for fitness studio management, appointment scheduling for services, class-based business operations, multi-location business oversight. Of those, fitness studio management and appointment scheduling for services are not what SalonBiz is typically brought in for.
What can Pike13 do that SalonBiz cannot?
Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Reporting dashboard. SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory management, Client database. Both handle Staff management, Stripe, QuickBooks, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pike13: What is the cheapest Pike13 plan?

The Essential plan starts at $159/month with monthly billing or $139/month when billed annually, saving $240/year, and includes unlimited staff seats and client profiles.

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SalonBiz: How much does SalonBiz cost?

SalonBiz salon pricing ranges from $160/month (Basic with 5 professionals) to $370/month (Premium with 20 professionals). School and institute pricing ranges from $315/month (Essential with 100 students) to $420/month (Premium with 200 students). Pricing is billed per location.

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Pike13: Does Pike13 offer a free trial?

Yes, Pike13 offers a 7-day complimentary trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.

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SalonBiz: Does SalonBiz charge per location?

Yes, SalonBiz pricing is per location. If managing multiple locations, the selected plan price applies to each location individually.

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Pike13: What limits apply to Pike13 plans?

All three plans include unlimited staff seats and client profiles per merchant account; franchise networks with multiple separately-owned locations incur per-location charges.

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SalonBiz: What is the difference between SalonBiz plans?

SalonBiz salon plans differentiate by number of service professionals: Basic (5), Essential (12), and Premium (20). All plans include the full platform. Overage charges apply at $55/month per 10-person addition beyond the plan capacity.

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SalonBiz: Is there a long-term contract requirement for SalonBiz?

No, SalonBiz requires no long-term contract. Customers can cancel before their next billing date with no penalties or fees.

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