Software · head to head
SalonTarget vs MyTime
The short version
- Only MyTime has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SalonTarget pricing is not published; costs come through a demo or trial; MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
- They diverge on capability: SalonTarget covers Client retention alerts, MyTime covers Online booking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SalonTarget and MyTime actually diverge.
| Attribute | SalonTarget | MyTime |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Mobile-responsive |
| Founded | 2016 | 2010 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 SalonTarget
- Client retention alerts
- Automated marketing
- Data analytics
- At-risk client identification
- Email campaigns
- SMS marketing
- Performance tracking
- Revenue forecasting
Only in MyTime
- Online booking
- Appointment scheduling
- Client database
- Email & SMS reminders
- Payment processing
- Custom branding
- Marketing tools
- Reporting
Both cover
- 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.
SalonTarget
- Appointment scheduling and online booking for salonsnot MyTime
- Point of sale with integrated paymentsnot MyTime
- Inventory tracking for retail and back barnot MyTime
- Booth renter managementnot MyTime
- Client marketing and rebooking remindersnot MyTime
MyTime
- Appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locationsnot SalonTarget
- Point of sale and integrated payments at the counternot SalonTarget
- Staff scheduling and labour forecastingnot SalonTarget
- Email, SMS and push marketing to clientsnot SalonTarget
- Loyalty, referral and membership programmesnot SalonTarget
- Multi-location reporting for a franchise groupnot SalonTarget
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SalonTarget
- Pricing is not published; costs come through a demo or trial
MyTime
- Aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
- Pricing is not published
Pricing, plan by plan
SalonTarget
$99/month- Growth$99/month
- Client retention alerts
- Automated campaigns
- Basic analytics
- Enterprise$199/month
- All Growth features
- Advanced analytics
- Multi-location support
MyTime
Free- FreeFree
- Online booking
- Client management
- Email reminders
- Professional$39/month
- Everything in Free
- Custom branding
- Marketing tools
Which should you pick?
Choose SalonTarget if
- You need client retention alerts.
- You also want automated marketing.
Choose MyTime if
- You need online booking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want appointment scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is SalonTarget or MyTime better?
- Neither clearly leads. SalonTarget starts at $99/month and MyTime at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SalonTarget or MyTime?
- MyTime has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/month for SalonTarget and Free for MyTime.
- Does SalonTarget or MyTime run on more platforms?
- SalonTarget runs on Web. MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- Can I use MyTime for free?
- Yes. MyTime has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SalonTarget starts at $99/month.
- What is SalonTarget best used for?
- SalonTarget is most often used for appointment scheduling and online booking for salons, point of sale with integrated payments, inventory tracking for retail and back bar, booth renter management. Of those, appointment scheduling and online booking for salons and point of sale with integrated payments are not what MyTime is typically brought in for.
- What can SalonTarget do that MyTime cannot?
- SalonTarget covers Client retention alerts, Automated marketing, Data analytics, At-risk client identification. MyTime covers Online booking, Appointment scheduling, Client database, Email & SMS reminders. Both handle SSL encryption, Cloud deployment, Web support, English language support.