Buyer guide for salons
Best Salon Booking Software
Compare the best salon booking software for small salons: price, team size and reminders. Separalo is $7.99/mo with a 14-day trial and email-only reminders.
By the Separalo team
Updated
Short answer
The best salon booking software for a small shop is the one clients already open and that does not bill you for features you skip. Separalo gives you a booking page at $7.99 USD a month, with a 14-day trial plus email confirmations and reminders. Marketplace, deposits, automatic WhatsApp, and Google Calendar sync are not included. If you only need online salon booking (not a roundup), see the hairstylists page too.
Key takeaways
- Salon with its own clients and a small team: prioritize a flat price and a clear booking link.
- Separalo: $7.99/mo; owner plus up to 3 team members per business; up to 2 businesses.
- Fresha Independent (US): $19.95/mo per bookable pro; marketplace commission on new clients.
- AgendaPro (MX/CO) and Vagaro/Booksy cover more operations; Separalo focuses on the calendar and booking page.
What a small salon needs
| Need | What to check |
|---|---|
| Menu with real duration | Cuts, styling and color consultations must reserve the right time so appointments do not overlap. |
| Several stylists | Each person with their services and hours. Separalo includes up to three team members besides the owner per business. |
| Reminders | Separalo reminds by email the day before. If your salon depends on automatic WhatsApp, another tool may fit better. |
| Deposits | Separalo does not collect deposits. If you require them, handle them outside booking or choose a system with payments. |
Common options in 2026
Fresha and Booksy prices: US plan pages (October 2026). AgendaPro: public Mexico and Colombia plan pages. Vagaro publishes plans on its site; the dedicated comparison has the verified amounts. We only quote prices we checked.
| Option | When to look |
|---|---|
| Separalo ($7.99/mo) | Solo stylist or small team in Colombia or the US, with clients who already know the salon. |
| Fresha (from $19.95/mo in the US) | When you want a marketplace and integrated payments, and you accept commission on marketplace new clients. |
| Vagaro | Salons that want more business tools beyond the calendar. See the Vagaro alternative guide. |
| AgendaPro (LatAm) | Broader operations in Mexico or Colombia (packaged WhatsApp, inventory, commissions). Prices in MXN/COP on its public plans. |
| Booksy | More common for barbers, also used in beauty. Marketplace and payments; from $29.99/mo for one US pro. |
Honest Separalo limits
- Confirmations and reminders by email only, not automatic WhatsApp or SMS.
- No deposits, no appointment payments and no Google Calendar or Outlook sync.
- Signup is open today in Colombia and the United States.
- No inventory, team commissions or electronic invoicing.
How to try it in your salon
- In the 14-day trial, publish cuts, styling and color consultations with real durations.
- Assign services to each stylist and review the page on a phone as a client would.
- Enable the email reminder and try rescheduling from the client link.
- When you switch systems, update Instagram and your site; avoid two open calendars at once.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best salon booking software for a small salon?
- If clients already message you on Instagram or WhatsApp and a link with prices and hours is enough, Separalo at $7.99 a month usually covers it. If you rely on a marketplace, online deposits, or automatic WhatsApp, look at Fresha, Vagaro, Booksy, or AgendaPro.
- Does Separalo work for color and consultations?
- You can publish color consultations and longer services with their durations. Separalo does not auto-calculate processing time or collect deposits; you set duration and arrange payment outside the platform.
- Is Separalo’s plan priced in local currency?
- No. You can show service prices in your business currency (for example COP), but the subscription is billed in dollars: $7.99 USD a month, with a 14-day trial.