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Salon Manager starts at £29 + VAT a month for a solo stylist, with all core features included. Add online booking, online voucher sales or a branded client app only if you need them.

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From £29 + VATSolo stylist, with all core features
Core features includedDiary, CRM, POS, stock, marketing and reports
Optional extrasBooking, vouchers and branded client app
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

Best value
£29 + VAT a month Solo stylist. All core features included.

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
Diary, client CRM, consultation forms, POS, stock, marketing, reporting and more.

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.

Optional client services

Salon Manager

Choose what you need
Online booking, online voucher sales and a branded client booking app.

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

Optional extra
Clients can book without creating an account and join a waiting list when needed.

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 real people for support, 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?

All core features from £29

A solo stylist gets the diary, CRM, consultation forms, POS, stock, marketing and reporting without moving to a higher core package.

  • Diary and online booking
  • Client CRM and consultation forms
  • POS and integrated payments
  • Stock, marketing and reporting

Add only what you need

Online booking, online voucher sales and the branded client app remain optional, so you control the final package.

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, all core Salon Manager features are included from £29 + VAT a month. These include the appointment diary, client CRM, consultation forms, POS, stock control, marketing and reporting.
Which Salon Manager services are optional extras?
Online booking, online voucher sales and the branded client booking app are optional extras. You can choose the services your business needs.
Can clients book online without creating an account?
Yes. With the optional online booking service, 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.

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