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SalonRunner vs Zolmi

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SalonRunner

Beauty

Run your salon like a pro

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zolmi logo

Zolmi

Beauty

Cloud salon booking and management software with two flat plans

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zolmi has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: SalonRunner salonRunner is the underlying platform behind the flagship Rosy Salon Software brand, offered white-label through a VAR program (Internet Archive capture, 29 December 2021); no pricing figures were published; Zolmi additional staff members cost $3 to $5 each per month depending on plan, on top of the base $20 or $30 monthly fee, as of August 2026
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SalonRunner and Zolmi actually diverge.

Attributes where SalonRunner and Zolmi differ
AttributeSalonRunnerZolmi
Starting price$19/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2012Unknown

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 SalonRunner

  • Online booking
  • Client management
  • Staff scheduling
  • POS system
  • Commission tracking
  • Mobile apps
  • SMS reminders
  • Marketing campaigns

Only in Zolmi

Nothing recorded that SalonRunner does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

SalonRunner

  • Mobile salon managementnot Zolmi
  • Client bookingnot Zolmi
  • Staff coordinationnot Zolmi
  • Payment processingnot Zolmi

Zolmi

  • Managing hair salons with online booking and appointment remindersnot SalonRunner
  • Operating nail salons with staff scheduling and client managementnot SalonRunner
  • Running spa and medi-spa businesses with service inventorynot SalonRunner
  • Managing massage therapy practices with client records and billingnot SalonRunner
  • Operating tattoo shops with appointment management and product trackingnot SalonRunner

Where each one falls short

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

SalonRunner

  • SalonRunner is the underlying platform behind the flagship Rosy Salon Software brand, offered white-label through a VAR program (Internet Archive capture, 29 December 2021); no pricing figures were published

Zolmi

  • Additional staff members cost $3 to $5 each per month depending on plan, on top of the base $20 or $30 monthly fee, as of August 2026
  • Stock management, reporting and the website builder are locked to the PRO plan at $30 per month, as of August 2026

Pricing, plan by plan

SalonRunner

$19/month
  • Solo$19/month
    • 1 user
    • Online booking
    • Client management
  • Team$49/month
    • Up to 5 users
    • All Solo features
    • Staff scheduling

Zolmi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic salon management
  • START$20/month
    • Online calendar
    • Appointment reminders
    • Online booking
  • PRO$30/month
    • All START features plus
    • Business reporting
    • Stock management

Which should you pick?

Choose SalonRunner if

  • You need online booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client management.
SalonRunner review

Choose Zolmi if

  • You want to start without paying.
Zolmi review

Questions people ask

Is SalonRunner or Zolmi better?
Neither clearly leads. SalonRunner starts at $19/month and Zolmi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SalonRunner or Zolmi?
Zolmi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for SalonRunner and Free for Zolmi.
Does SalonRunner or Zolmi run on more platforms?
SalonRunner runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zolmi runs on Web.
Can I use Zolmi for free?
Yes. Zolmi has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SalonRunner starts at $19/month.
What is SalonRunner best used for?
SalonRunner is most often used for mobile salon management, client booking, staff coordination, payment processing. Of those, mobile salon management and client booking are not what Zolmi is typically brought in for.
What can SalonRunner do that Zolmi cannot?
SalonRunner covers Online booking, Client management, Staff scheduling, POS system.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Zolmi: Can I cancel Zolmi anytime or am I locked into a contract?

You can downgrade and cancel Zolmi plans at any time with no setup costs or contract required. Annual billing saves up to 30% compared to monthly.

Source
Zolmi: Does Zolmi require a credit card to start the free plan?

No, Zolmi's free tier is available with no credit card required. You can upgrade to paid plans whenever you need advanced features.

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Zolmi: How is customer support handled for Zolmi?

Zolmi offers customer support available 7 days a week. Your data is automatically backed up via Dropbox or Google Drive.

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