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Envision vs SalonBiz

Envision logo

Envision

Beauty

Salon management software with integrated POS

From
$79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SalonBiz logo

SalonBiz

Beauty

Complete salon and spa management suite

From
$160/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Envision standard plan includes only 1 user and charges $20 per additional user up to a 5 seat cap; SalonBiz pricing is per location: $160 per month for Basic, $265 for Essential and $370 for Premium
  • They diverge on capability: Envision covers Staff scheduling, SalonBiz covers Staff management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Envision and SalonBiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Envision and SalonBiz differ
AttributeEnvisionSalonBiz
Starting price$79/month$160/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows
Founded20082005

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

  • Staff scheduling
  • SMS reminders
  • Reporting

Only in SalonBiz

  • Staff management
  • Marketing automation
  • Business reporting
  • QuickBooks
  • Desktop deployment
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Client database
  • Stripe
  • Facebook
  • Google
  • 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.

Envision

  • Salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platformnot SalonBiz

SalonBiz

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

Where each one falls short

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

Envision

  • Standard plan includes only 1 user and charges $20 per additional user up to a 5 seat cap
  • No dollar amounts are shown for any plan; the page states pricing is tailored to your practice and requires contacting sales

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

Envision

$79/month
  • Starter$79/month
    • Scheduling
    • Basic POS
    • Client management
  • Professional$159/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Advanced POS
    • Inventory

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 Envision if

  • You need staff scheduling.
  • You also want sms reminders.
Envision review

Choose SalonBiz if

  • You need staff management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want marketing automation.
SalonBiz review

Questions people ask

Is Envision or SalonBiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Envision starts at $79/month and SalonBiz at $160/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Envision or SalonBiz?
Envision starts at $79/month and SalonBiz at $160/month.
Does Envision or SalonBiz run on more platforms?
Envision runs on Web. SalonBiz runs on Web, Windows.
What is Envision best used for?
Envision is most often used for salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platform. Of those, salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platform is not what SalonBiz is typically brought in for.
What can Envision do that SalonBiz cannot?
Envision covers Staff scheduling, SMS reminders, Reporting. SalonBiz covers Staff management, Marketing automation, Business reporting, QuickBooks. Both handle Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory management, Client database.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Envision: How much does Envision cost?

Envision does not publish pricing information on its website. The vendor directs customers to schedule a demo or use an ROI calculator to obtain pricing details.

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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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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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