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SimpleSalon vs Zolmi

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SimpleSalon

Beauty

Powerful yet simple salon software

From
$20/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: SimpleSalon the $20 Starter plan includes no SMS credits and charges 14 cents per SMS; 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 SimpleSalon and Zolmi actually diverge.

Attributes where SimpleSalon and Zolmi differ
AttributeSimpleSalonZolmi
Starting price$20/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2010Unknown

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 SimpleSalon

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Point of sale
  • Online booking
  • Stock management
  • Marketing automation
  • Reporting
  • Mobile apps

Only in Zolmi

Nothing recorded that SimpleSalon does not also cover.

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 Zolmi
  • Salon point of sale, stock and client historynot Zolmi
  • SMS appointment reminders and marketing to salon clientsnot Zolmi

Zolmi

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

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

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

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 SimpleSalon if

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

Choose Zolmi if

  • You want to start without paying.
Zolmi review

Questions people ask

Is SimpleSalon or Zolmi better?
Neither clearly leads. SimpleSalon starts at $20/month and Zolmi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SimpleSalon or Zolmi?
Zolmi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $20/month for SimpleSalon and Free for Zolmi.
Does SimpleSalon or Zolmi run on more platforms?
SimpleSalon 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. SimpleSalon starts at $20/month.
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 Zolmi is typically brought in for.
What can SimpleSalon do that Zolmi cannot?
SimpleSalon covers Appointment scheduling, Client database, Point of sale, Online booking.

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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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