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Rosy vs SpotOn

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Rosy

Beauty & Salon

Appointment scheduling for wellness professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
SpotOn logo

SpotOn

Food & Restaurant

Restaurant tech that works as hard as you

From
On request
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.; SpotOn credit card processing issues with handheld devices reported by users
  • They diverge on capability: Rosy covers Online booking, SpotOn covers Cloud POS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Rosy and SpotOn actually diverge.

Attributes where Rosy and SpotOn differ
AttributeRosySpotOn
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
CategoryBeauty & SalonFood & Restaurant
Founded20152017

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Rosy

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

Only in SpotOn

  • Cloud POS
  • Online ordering
  • Reservations
  • Loyalty programs
  • Marketing tools
  • Reporting
  • DoorDash
  • Google

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Rosy

  • Client bookingnot SpotOn

SpotOn

  • Point of Salenot Rosy
  • Order Managementnot Rosy
  • Inventory Controlnot Rosy
  • Staff Schedulingnot 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.

SpotOn

  • Credit card processing issues with handheld devices reported by users
  • System crashes and lost tickets in high-volume restaurants
  • Customer tabs can disappear from system, resulting in lost revenue
  • Menu edits live only in back office; no real-time updates to handhelds
  • Limited hardware options with no direct accessory purchases available

Pricing, plan by plan

Rosy

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

SpotOn

On request
  • All-In PlanFree
    • Hardware included
    • Card present: 2.79% + $0.20
    • Keyed: 3.79% + $0.20
  • POS Essentials$55/month
    • Best value
    • Card present: 2.45% + $0.15
    • Hardware discounted

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 SpotOn if

  • You need cloud pos.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online ordering.
SpotOn review

Questions people ask

Is Rosy or SpotOn better?
Neither clearly leads. Rosy starts at Free and SpotOn at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Rosy or SpotOn?
Rosy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Rosy and On request for SpotOn.
Does Rosy or SpotOn run on more platforms?
Rosy runs on Web, Ios, Android. SpotOn runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Rosy for free?
Yes. Rosy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SpotOn starts at On request.
What is Rosy best used for?
Rosy is most often used for client booking. Of those, client booking is not what SpotOn is typically brought in for.
What can Rosy do that SpotOn cannot?
Rosy covers Online booking, Client management, Text messages, Email reminders. SpotOn covers Cloud POS, Online ordering, Reservations, Loyalty programs. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SpotOn: What hardware does SpotOn require?

SpotOn provides proprietary hardware including countertop terminals (Station 15 at $750), tableside handhelds ($297), and kitchen display systems. All hardware is included with the All-In Plan or purchased separately with other plans.

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SpotOn: Does SpotOn have online ordering?

Yes, SpotOn offers commission-free online ordering with a white-label app option and integration into their Core Bundle. The system supports QR code ordering and digital menus.

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SpotOn: What payment processing fees does SpotOn charge?

Fees vary by plan. All-In Plan: 2.79% + $0.20 for card-present transactions. POS Essentials: 2.45% + $0.15. Business or custom plans offer negotiated rates.

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