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Milano vs Zolmi

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Milano

Beauty

Hair salon and beauty studio management software

From
$69/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.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Milano and Zolmi actually diverge.

Attributes where Milano and Zolmi differ
AttributeMilanoZolmi
Starting price$69/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2014Unknown

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 Milano

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client profiles
  • Styling notes
  • Photo gallery
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Instagram

Only in Zolmi

Nothing recorded that Milano does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Milano

  • Salon managementnot Zolmi
  • Styling notesnot Zolmi

Zolmi

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

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

Milano

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

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 Milano if

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

Choose Zolmi if

  • You want to start without paying.
Zolmi review

Questions people ask

Is Milano or Zolmi better?
Neither clearly leads. Milano starts at $69/month and Zolmi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Milano or Zolmi?
Zolmi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $69/month for Milano and Free for Zolmi.
Does Milano or Zolmi run on more platforms?
Milano 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. Milano starts at $69/month.
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 Zolmi is typically brought in for.
What can Milano do that Zolmi cannot?
Milano covers Appointment scheduling, Client profiles, Styling notes, Photo gallery.

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.

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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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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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