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Salonized vs SimpleSalon

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Salonized

Beauty

Cloud-based salon management and POS system

From
$30/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SimpleSalon

Beauty

Powerful yet simple salon software

From
$20/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Salonized the pricing page lists no monthly plan price and no per plan feature breakdown; visitors are directed to start a trial to see plan details; SimpleSalon the $20 Starter plan includes no SMS credits and charges 14 cents per SMS
  • They diverge on capability: Salonized covers Appointment booking, SimpleSalon covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Salonized and SimpleSalon actually diverge.

Attributes where Salonized and SimpleSalon differ
AttributeSalonizedSimpleSalon
Starting price$30/month$20/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20142010

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 Salonized

  • Appointment booking
  • Client management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • SMS notifications
  • Payment processing
  • Financial reporting
  • PayPal

Only in SimpleSalon

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Online booking
  • Stock management
  • Marketing automation
  • Reporting
  • Mobile apps
  • Xero

Both cover

  • Point of sale
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Salonized

  • Online appointment booking and calendar management for hair and beauty salonsnot SimpleSalon
  • Taking in salon card payments through Salonized Pay terminalsnot SimpleSalon
  • Sending appointment reminders to clients by SMSnot SimpleSalon
  • Listing salon availability on the Treatwell marketplacenot SimpleSalon

SimpleSalon

  • Appointment booking and rostering for hair and beauty salonsnot Salonized
  • Salon point of sale, stock and client historynot Salonized
  • SMS appointment reminders and marketing to salon clientsnot Salonized

Where each one falls short

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

Salonized

  • The pricing page lists no monthly plan price and no per plan feature breakdown; visitors are directed to start a trial to see plan details
  • SMS messages are a paid add on starting at EUR 0.11 each and cost EUR 0.15 each in the 50 to 999 credit band
  • Salonized Pay requires a payment terminal starting at EUR 199 plus a 1.0 percent transaction fee
  • Bookings taken through the Treatwell integration carry a 35 percent commission on new Treatwell bookings plus a 2 percent transaction fee on prepaid online bookings
  • The free trial runs 14 days

SimpleSalon

  • The $20 Starter plan includes no SMS credits and charges 14 cents per SMS
  • Pricing is charged per operator, capped at 7 operators, so a two person salon pays twice the listed rate
  • SMS remains chargeable on every plan once the included 200 credits per operator on Pro or 300 on Max are used, at 10 and 9 cents each
  • The free trial runs 14 days

Pricing, plan by plan

Salonized

$30/month
  • Basic$30/month
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$55/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Point of sale
    • Inventory management
  • Premium$95/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Advanced analytics
    • Multi-location support

SimpleSalon

$20/month
  • Starter$20/month
    • 0 SMS included
    • Additional SMS: $0.14 each
    • No new client fees
  • Pro$34/month
    • Most Popular option
    • 200 SMS per operator included
    • Additional SMS: $0.10 each
  • Max$41/month
    • 300 SMS per operator included
    • Additional SMS: $0.09 each
    • WhatsApp access included

Which should you pick?

Choose Salonized if

  • You need appointment booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client management.
Salonized review

Choose SimpleSalon if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client database.
SimpleSalon review

Questions people ask

Is Salonized or SimpleSalon better?
Neither clearly leads. Salonized starts at $30/month and SimpleSalon at $20/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Salonized or SimpleSalon?
Salonized starts at $30/month and SimpleSalon at $20/month.
Does Salonized or SimpleSalon run on more platforms?
Salonized runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. SimpleSalon runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Salonized best used for?
Salonized is most often used for online appointment booking and calendar management for hair and beauty salons, taking in salon card payments through salonized pay terminals, sending appointment reminders to clients by sms, listing salon availability on the treatwell marketplace. Of those, online appointment booking and calendar management for hair and beauty salons and taking in salon card payments through salonized pay terminals are not what SimpleSalon is typically brought in for.
What can Salonized do that SimpleSalon cannot?
Salonized covers Appointment booking, Client management, Staff scheduling, Inventory management. SimpleSalon covers Appointment scheduling, Client database, Online booking, Stock management. Both handle Point of sale, Stripe, SSL encryption, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Salonized: How much does Salonized cost?

Salonized does not publish specific plan names or monthly pricing on its website. Customers must sign up for a free trial to learn about pricing or contact Salonized directly through their help center.

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SimpleSalon: How much does Simple Salon cost?

Simple Salon offers three plans starting at $20/month for Starter, $34/month for Pro (most popular), and $41/month for Max. Yearly billing saves 2 months' cost. Pricing scales with operator count but caps at 7+ operator rates.

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Salonized: Does Salonized offer a free trial?

Yes, Salonized offers a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan with no credit card required. Sign up for free at https://app.salonized.com/en/signup.

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SimpleSalon: Is there a Simple Salon free trial?

Yes. Simple Salon offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

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Salonized: What add-on costs does Salonized charge?

Salonized charges add-on fees: Treatwell Marketplace at 35% commission on new bookings plus 2% transaction fee on prepaid bookings, payment terminal at 199 EUR, and SMS at 0.11 EUR per SMS (volume pricing available starting at 50 credits).

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SimpleSalon: What is included in SMS credits?

SMS allowances are pooled account-wide, not locked to individual operators, and can be used for appointment reminders and marketing messages. The Starter plan includes 0 SMS, Pro includes 200 per operator, and Max includes 300 per operator.

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Salonized: Are there setup fees or cancellation fees for Salonized?

No, Salonized has no setup fees and no cancellation fees. Customers can cancel anytime with no long-term contracts required. Monthly subscription is available.

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SimpleSalon: Are there contracts or setup fees for Simple Salon?

No. Simple Salon has no contracts, no fixed-term requirements, and no sign-up fees.

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