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Rosy vs SalonBiz

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Rosy

Beauty

Appointment scheduling for wellness professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
SalonBiz logo

SalonBiz

Beauty

Complete salon and spa management suite

From
$160/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Rosy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Rosy rosy Salon Software prices at $29/month only with a RosyPay discount, meaning full-price customers pay more than the advertised headline rate; the vendor's own pricing page shows the undiscounted comparison price as an unrendered placeholder ($XYZ/month), so only the discounted figure is a reliable USD number.; SalonBiz pricing is per location: $160 per month for Basic, $265 for Essential and $370 for Premium
  • They diverge on capability: Rosy covers Online booking, SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Rosy and SalonBiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Rosy and SalonBiz differ
AttributeRosySalonBiz
Starting priceFree$160/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows
Founded20152005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Rosy

  • Online booking
  • Client management
  • Text messages
  • Email reminders
  • Business insights
  • Staff profiles
  • Google Calendar
  • Ios support

Only in SalonBiz

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Client database
  • Staff management
  • Marketing automation
  • Business reporting
  • QuickBooks

Both cover

  • Facebook
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Rosy

  • Client bookingnot SalonBiz

SalonBiz

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

Where each one falls short

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

Rosy

  • Rosy Salon Software prices at $29/month only with a RosyPay discount, meaning full-price customers pay more than the advertised headline rate; the vendor's own pricing page shows the undiscounted comparison price as an unrendered placeholder ($XYZ/month), so only the discounted figure is a reliable USD number.

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

Rosy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Text reminders
  • Premium$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced insights
    • Marketing tools

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 Rosy if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client management.
Rosy 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 Rosy or SalonBiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Rosy starts at Free and SalonBiz at $160/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Rosy or SalonBiz?
Rosy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Rosy and $160/month for SalonBiz.
Does Rosy or SalonBiz run on more platforms?
Rosy runs on Web, Ios, Android. SalonBiz runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use Rosy for free?
Yes. Rosy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SalonBiz starts at $160/month.
What is Rosy best used for?
Rosy is most often used for client booking. Of those, client booking is not what SalonBiz is typically brought in for.
What can Rosy do that SalonBiz cannot?
Rosy covers Online booking, Client management, Text messages, Email reminders. SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory management, Client database. Both handle Facebook, Stripe, SSL encryption, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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