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Bookeo vs SalonBiz

Bookeo logo

Bookeo

Beauty

Appointment scheduling for service businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SalonBiz logo

SalonBiz

Beauty

Complete salon and spa management suite

From
$160/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bookeo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bookeo every plan caps monthly bookings: 200 on Solo at $14.95, 1,000 on Small and Standard, 2,000 on Large and 3,000 on X-Large at $119.95; SalonBiz pricing is per location: $160 per month for Basic, $265 for Essential and $370 for Premium
  • They diverge on capability: Bookeo covers Online booking widget, SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bookeo and SalonBiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Bookeo and SalonBiz differ
AttributeBookeoSalonBiz
Starting priceFree$160/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows
Founded20082005

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 Bookeo

  • Online booking widget
  • Calendar management
  • Payment integration
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Custom booking forms
  • Staff scheduling
  • Reporting

Only in SalonBiz

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

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • QuickBooks
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Bookeo

  • Online appointment booking for consultants, therapists and photographersnot SalonBiz
  • Managing staff calendars and per consultant availabilitynot SalonBiz
  • Collecting digital waivers and sending SMS booking remindersnot SalonBiz

SalonBiz

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

Where each one falls short

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

Bookeo

  • Every plan caps monthly bookings: 200 on Solo at $14.95, 1,000 on Small and Standard, 2,000 on Large and 3,000 on X-Large at $119.95
  • The Solo plan at $14.95 per month allows only 1 consultant and 1 staff login
  • Small at $29.95 and Standard at $39.95 both allow 1,000 bookings per month, so the extra $10 buys staff seats rather than capacity
  • SMS and fax messages are a paid add on starting at $0.09 per credit with bundles from $5 for 40 credits
  • Digital waivers are a separate add on starting at $9 per month for 200 waivers

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

Bookeo

Free
  • Solo$14.95/month
    • 1 consultant
    • 1 staff login
    • 200 bookings per month
  • Small$29.95/month
    • 3 consultants
    • 3 staff logins
    • 1,000 bookings per month
  • Standard$39.95/month
    • 20 consultants
    • 20 staff logins
    • 1,000 bookings per month
  • Large$79.95/month
    • 40 consultants
    • 40 staff logins
    • 2,000 bookings per month

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 Bookeo if

  • You need online booking widget.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want calendar management.
Bookeo 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 Bookeo or SalonBiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Bookeo 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, Bookeo or SalonBiz?
Bookeo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bookeo and $160/month for SalonBiz.
Does Bookeo or SalonBiz run on more platforms?
Bookeo runs on Web, Ios, Android. SalonBiz runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use Bookeo for free?
Yes. Bookeo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SalonBiz starts at $160/month.
What is Bookeo best used for?
Bookeo is most often used for online appointment booking for consultants, therapists and photographers, managing staff calendars and per consultant availability, collecting digital waivers and sending sms booking reminders. Of those, online appointment booking for consultants, therapists and photographers and managing staff calendars and per consultant availability are not what SalonBiz is typically brought in for.
What can Bookeo do that SalonBiz cannot?
Bookeo covers Online booking widget, Calendar management, Payment integration, Email reminders. SalonBiz covers Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory management, Client database. Both handle Stripe, QuickBooks, SSL encryption, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bookeo: What are the Bookeo Appointments pricing tiers?

Bookeo offers five tiered plans: Solo ($14.95/month for 1 consultant, 200 bookings), Small ($29.95 for 3 consultants, 1,000 bookings), Standard ($39.95 for 20 consultants, 1,000 bookings), Large ($79.95 for 40 consultants, 2,000 bookings), and X-large ($119.95 for 60 consultants, 3,000 bookings).

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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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Bookeo: How many staff logins does each Bookeo plan include?

Staff logins match consultant counts: Solo includes 1, Small includes 3, Standard includes 20, Large includes 40, and X-large includes 60 staff logins.

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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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Bookeo: What is Bookeo's free trial?

Bookeo offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. All paid plans also include a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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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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Bookeo: Can I add digital waivers and SMS to Bookeo?

Yes. Digital waivers are available as an add-on starting at $9/month for 200 waivers, scaling to $249/month for 10,000 waivers. SMS/FAX credits cost $0.09 per credit with bundle options up to 10,000 credits for $249/month.

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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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