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Milano vs SimpleSalon

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Milano

Beauty

Hair salon and beauty studio management software

From
$69/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SimpleSalon logo

SimpleSalon

Beauty

Powerful yet simple salon software

From
$20/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Milano covers Client profiles, SimpleSalon covers Client database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Milano and SimpleSalon actually diverge.

Attributes where Milano and SimpleSalon differ
AttributeMilanoSimpleSalon
Starting price$69/month$20/month
Founded20142010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Milano

  • Client profiles
  • Styling notes
  • Photo gallery
  • Inventory management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Only in SimpleSalon

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

Both cover

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Milano

  • Salon managementnot SimpleSalon
  • Styling notesnot SimpleSalon

SimpleSalon

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

Where each one falls short

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

Milano

Nothing recorded yet. See the Milano review.

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

Milano

$69/month
  • Essentials$69/month
    • Scheduling
    • Client profiles
    • Styling notes
  • Professional$139/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • POS
    • Inventory

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 Milano if

  • You need client profiles.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want styling notes.
Milano review

Choose SimpleSalon if

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

Questions people ask

Is Milano or SimpleSalon better?
Neither clearly leads. Milano starts at $69/month and SimpleSalon at $20/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Milano or SimpleSalon?
Milano starts at $69/month and SimpleSalon at $20/month.
Does Milano or SimpleSalon run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Milano best used for?
Milano is most often used for salon management, styling notes. Of those, salon management and styling notes are not what SimpleSalon is typically brought in for.
What can Milano do that SimpleSalon cannot?
Milano covers Client profiles, Styling notes, Photo gallery, Inventory management. SimpleSalon covers Client database, Online booking, Stock management, Marketing automation. Both handle Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Stripe, SSL encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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