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SimpleSalon vs Versum

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SimpleSalon

Beauty

Powerful yet simple salon software

From
$20/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Versum logo

Versum

Beauty

Salon management for growing businesses

From
€25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SimpleSalon the $20 Starter plan includes no SMS credits and charges 14 cents per SMS; Versum does not provide built-in credit card or debit card payment processing
  • They diverge on capability: SimpleSalon covers Point of sale, Versum covers Loyalty programs.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SimpleSalon and Versum actually diverge.

Attributes where SimpleSalon and Versum differ
AttributeSimpleSalonVersum
Starting price$20/month€25/month
Founded20102011

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 SimpleSalon

  • Point of sale
  • Stock management
  • Reporting
  • Mobile apps
  • Xero
  • MYOB
  • Stripe
  • PCI DSS

Only in Versum

  • Loyalty programs
  • Inventory control
  • SMS & email reminders
  • Detailed reporting
  • Google Calendar
  • Facebook
  • Payment gateways
  • GDPR compliant

Both cover

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Online booking
  • Marketing automation
  • Mailchimp
  • 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.

SimpleSalon

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

Versum

  • Growing salon businessnot SimpleSalon
  • Client retentionnot SimpleSalon
  • Inventory managementnot SimpleSalon
  • Marketing campaignsnot SimpleSalon

Where each one falls short

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

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

Versum

  • Does not provide built-in credit card or debit card payment processing
  • Many features are not well documented; users must explore with support or read incomplete manuals
  • Training is mandatory to access deep features, requiring significant onboarding investment
  • Customer support responsiveness reported as slow in some cases
  • Occasional recurring bugs and glitches that can disrupt service

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Versum

€25/month
  • Basic$25/month
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$45/month
    • All Basic features
    • Online booking
    • Loyalty program

Which should you pick?

Choose SimpleSalon if

  • You need point of sale.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want stock management.
SimpleSalon review

Choose Versum if

  • You need loyalty programs.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory control.
Versum review

Questions people ask

Is SimpleSalon or Versum better?
Neither clearly leads. SimpleSalon starts at $20/month and Versum at €25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SimpleSalon or Versum?
SimpleSalon starts at $20/month and Versum at €25/month.
Does SimpleSalon or Versum run on more platforms?
SimpleSalon runs on Web, Ios, Android. Versum runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is SimpleSalon best used for?
SimpleSalon is most often used for appointment booking and rostering for hair and beauty salons, salon point of sale, stock and client history, sms appointment reminders and marketing to salon clients. Of those, appointment booking and rostering for hair and beauty salons and salon point of sale, stock and client history are not what Versum is typically brought in for.
What can SimpleSalon do that Versum cannot?
SimpleSalon covers Point of sale, Stock management, Reporting, Mobile apps. Versum covers Loyalty programs, Inventory control, SMS & email reminders, Detailed reporting. Both handle Appointment scheduling, Client database, Online booking, Marketing automation.

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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Versum: Does Versum support online booking?

Yes. Versum provides online booking capabilities available 24/7, allowing customers to book appointments directly through the system.

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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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Versum: What platforms does Versum support?

Versum is cloud-based and accessible via web, mobile apps for iOS, Android, and has remote access functionality described as putting the entire salon in your pocket.

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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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Versum: Does Versum have a loyalty program feature?

Yes. Versum includes built-in loyalty program functionality to help retain and reward best customers.

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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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