Find the best salon software for the way your business works.

The best salon software should fit the way your business works without making you pay for tools you do not need. Essentials starts at £29 + VAT a month for a solo stylist and includes consultation forms alongside the core tools for running the working day. Premium starts at £49 + VAT and adds online booking.

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Essentials from £29 + VATFor one bookable team member
Core features includedDiary, CRM, forms, POS, stock, marketing and reports
Premium from £49 + VATOnline booking included
UK supportFree migration where possible and unlimited training

Salon Manager vs Phorest and SalonIQ

Compare the costs and services that can materially change what you pay and how your salon operates.

Key buying differencesPublic UK information reviewed 7 September 2026

Starting price

Salon Manager

Essentials
£29 + VAT a month For a solo stylist without online booking. See all Salon Manager packages and prices.

Phorest

Quote required
No starting price published on the UK pricing page.

SalonIQ

From £47 + VAT
Solo stylist, plus £10 per additional bookable team member.

Core software features

Salon Manager

Included in Essentials
Appointment diary, client CRM, consultation forms, POS and till, stock control, marketing and reporting. Explore the complete salon software feature list.

Phorest

Confirm
Ask which core features and limits apply to your quoted package.

SalonIQ

Confirm
Ask which core features and limits apply to your proposed setup.

Package-based client services

Salon Manager

Package-based
Essentials includes consultation forms. Premium adds online booking, and Premium+ also includes online voucher sales.

Phorest

Confirm
Ask whether these services are included or increase the monthly cost.

SalonIQ

Confirm
Ask whether these services are included or increase the monthly cost.

Setup and migration

Salon Manager

Supported move
Free data migration where possible, plus a dedicated advisor. Standard setup is £199 + VAT.

Phorest

Confirm
Ask what will migrate, who completes the setup and whether charges apply.

SalonIQ

Confirm
Ask what will migrate, who completes the setup and whether charges apply.

Ongoing training

Salon Manager

Included
Unlimited free training for new and existing team members.

Phorest

Confirm
Ask whether ongoing training is included after launch.

SalonIQ

Confirm
Ask whether ongoing training is included after launch.

Online booking experience

Salon Manager

Included from Premium
Clients can use account-free online booking and join a waiting list when needed. Premium starts at £49 + VAT.

Phorest

Confirm
Ask about client accounts, waiting lists and any added cost.

SalonIQ

Confirm
Ask about client accounts, waiting lists and any added cost.

College and group capability

Salon Manager

Specialist capability
Course tracking, classroom support, multi-location controls, group stock and group marketing.

Phorest

Not confirmed
Dedicated UK college workflows were not shown in the public information reviewed.

SalonIQ

Not confirmed
Dedicated UK college workflows were not shown in the public information reviewed.

Support after launch

Salon Manager

UK-based team
Speak to our UK customer care team, with unlimited training available as your team changes.

Phorest

Confirm
Ask about support channels, response times and access to real people.

SalonIQ

Confirm
Ask about support channels, response times and access to real people.

Competitor information is based on public UK pages reviewed on 7 September 2026. Confirm current prices, inclusions and terms directly before buying.

Why choose Salon Manager?

Essentials from £29

A solo stylist gets the appointment diary, client CRM, consultation forms, POS and till, stock control, marketing and reporting from £29 + VAT a month.

  • Appointment diary
  • Client CRM and records
  • Consultation forms
  • POS and integrated payments
  • Stock, marketing and reporting

Add only what you need

Choose Premium for online booking, Premium+ for online voucher sales, or discuss a branded client app with our team. Consultation forms are already included in Essentials.

People who stay with you

A dedicated advisor supports the move. Free data migration is available where possible, with unlimited training and UK-based support.

Built to grow with you

Use Salon Manager as a solo stylist, salon, multi-location group or college without replacing your core operating platform.

“Always helpful if we have issues and by phone, not a bot! System works clearly and easier than other systems to use.”

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Christian LeeLe Salon, JerseyGoogle review

Switch with help from real people

Review and migrate

We review your current data and workflows, then explain what can move and what needs configuring.

Configure and train

Your services, users, permissions, diary and payments are prepared around the business. Your team trains on real tasks.

Launch with support

Your dedicated advisor helps with the move, and UK-based support and unlimited training remain available afterwards.

Talk to Us About Switching

Salon Manager pricing and package questions

What is included from £29 + VAT a month?
For a solo stylist, Essentials includes the appointment diary, client CRM, consultation forms, POS and till, stock control, marketing and reporting from £29 + VAT a month. Online booking begins with Premium.
When is online booking included?
Online booking is included from Premium, which starts at £49 + VAT a month for one bookable team member. Consultation forms are included in Essentials, while Premium+ also includes online voucher sales.
Can clients book online without creating an account?
Yes. With Premium or a higher package, clients can book directly without creating an account. They can also join a waiting list when a suitable appointment is unavailable.
Can Salon Manager help us switch?
Yes. We review the available data, provide free migration where possible, configure the system, train your team and support the launch. What can transfer depends on the format, quality and accessibility of the existing data.

See the difference using your own salon workflows

Tell us what needs to improve. We will demonstrate the relevant parts of Salon Manager and give you clear answers about price, setup, migration and support.

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