Beauty · head to head
Resurva vs Salon Ultimate
The short version
- Only Resurva has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Resurva pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes; Salon Ultimate no per-seat pricing model, only per-location billing
- They diverge on capability: Resurva covers Custom booking page, Salon Ultimate covers Appointment scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Resurva and Salon Ultimate actually diverge.
| Attribute | Resurva | Salon Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $69/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2014 | 2008 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Resurva
- Custom booking page
- Online scheduling
- Email reminders
- SMS reminders
- Payment processing
- Calendar sync
- Website embedding
- Google Calendar
Only in Salon Ultimate
- Appointment scheduling
- Point of sale
- Inventory management
- Staff scheduling
- Online booking
- Reporting & analytics
- Email marketing
- QuickBooks
Both cover
- Client database
- 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.
Resurva
- Online bookingnot Salon Ultimate
- Website integrationnot Salon Ultimate
- Appointment remindersnot Salon Ultimate
- Professional presencenot Salon Ultimate
Salon Ultimate
- Appointment managementnot Resurva
- Client retentionnot Resurva
- Inventory controlnot Resurva
- Business reportingnot Resurva
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Resurva
- Pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes
- Limited information about feature depth compared to dedicated salon management platforms
- Integration options limited to five third-party tools compared to more comprehensive platforms
Salon Ultimate
- No per-seat pricing model, only per-location billing
- Pricing applies per salon location, not per user
Pricing, plan by plan
Resurva
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Resurva review.
Salon Ultimate
$69/month- BookedBy on Clover$69/month
- Software and hardware included
- Single Store$159/month
- Advanced features for single location
- Multi-Store$199/month
- Multi-location management
Which should you pick?
Choose Resurva if
- You need custom booking page.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want online scheduling.
Choose Salon Ultimate if
- You need appointment scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want point of sale.
Questions people ask
- Is Resurva or Salon Ultimate better?
- Neither clearly leads. Resurva starts at Free and Salon Ultimate at $69/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Resurva or Salon Ultimate?
- Resurva has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Resurva and $69/month for Salon Ultimate.
- Does Resurva or Salon Ultimate run on more platforms?
- Resurva runs on Web, iOS, Android. Salon Ultimate runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Resurva for free?
- Yes. Resurva has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Salon Ultimate starts at $69/month.
- What is Resurva best used for?
- Resurva is most often used for online booking, website integration, appointment reminders, professional presence. Of those, online booking and website integration are not what Salon Ultimate is typically brought in for.
- What can Resurva do that Salon Ultimate cannot?
- Resurva covers Custom booking page, Online scheduling, Email reminders, SMS reminders. Salon Ultimate covers Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory management, Staff scheduling. Both handle Client database, Stripe, SSL encryption, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Resurva: Does Resurva offer a free trial?
Yes. Resurva offers a 60-day free trial with super support. No credit card is required to sign up.
SourceSalon Ultimate: How much does SalonUltimate cost?
SalonUltimate offers three subscription tiers billed monthly per location: BookedBy on Clover at $69/month, Single Store at $159/month for individual salons, and Multi-Store at $199/month for businesses managing multiple locations.
SourceResurva: What features does Resurva include?
Resurva includes appointment scheduling, booking management, client management with client portal, online booking, email and SMS reminders, online payments, POS integration, multi-location support, and analytics and reporting tools.
SourceSalon Ultimate: What features are included in all SalonUltimate plans?
All SalonUltimate plans include online booking, check-in and check-out capabilities, employee scheduling, customer management, service and pricing administration, inventory tracking, standard reporting, email and SMS marketing, unlimited support and training.
SourceResurva: What integrations does Resurva support?
Resurva integrates with Mailchimp for email marketing, Meta for Business for social advertising, Stripe for payments, Twitter/X for social publishing, and Vend for POS and retail operations.
SourceSalon Ultimate: Is there a free trial for SalonUltimate?
No free trial period is mentioned on SalonUltimate's pricing page. Demos are available by contacting sales at [email protected] or calling +1 (855) 466-9332.
SourceResurva: Does Resurva support multi-location management?
Yes. Resurva supports multiple locations with a multi-location discount available on all accounts for managing several salon or barbershop locations from one dashboard.
Salon Ultimate: What is the difference between BookedBy on Clover and SalonUltimate Single Store plans?
BookedBy on Clover at $69/month includes software and hardware shipped to your business. SalonUltimate Single Store at $159/month is designed for individual salon locations seeking advanced features with no hardware included.
SourceRelated pages
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