Choose salon software that makes the whole day easier.

Salon Manager connects more of the work behind every successful client visit. Compare direct booking, client care, checkout, stock, reporting, cost and switching support before choosing Fresha, Phorest, SalonIQ, Slick or Salon Manager.

Free demonstration • No obligation • Focused on your business

From £29plus VAT per month
30+ yearsspecialist experience
Direct bookingno client account required
UK-basedonboarding and support

Six reasons Salon Manager belongs on your shortlist

Why More Salons Choose a Connected Platform

Salon Manager is built for businesses that want the diary, client journey, payments, stock, marketing and reporting to work together, with knowledgeable people available when the team needs help.

01

One connected working day

Reception, managers and service teams work from the same live information throughout the day.

02

More of the tools your team needs

Bookings, CRM, forms, payments, stock, marketing and reporting work together instead of creating separate handoffs.

03

A direct client relationship

Clients can book directly with your salon without creating an account, keeping your business central to the journey.

04

Value you can understand

Packages start from £29 plus VAT and can be shaped around your users, locations and optional services.

05

People who help you switch

Migration review, configuration, training, launch support and ongoing UK-based help are part of the switching conversation.

06

A platform ready to grow

Support more people, services, departments and locations without losing the connected operating picture.

Platform by platform

Compare the Alternatives, Then Test Salon Manager

Start with Salon Manager, then open the relevant detailed comparison to examine each alternative more closely.

Recommended all-round choice

Salon Manager

Connected bookings, CRM, consultations, POS, payments, marketing, stock and reporting, with packages from £29 plus VAT and UK-based onboarding, training and support.

Best for businesses that want one connected platform, a direct client journey and knowledgeable human support.

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Marketplace and direct booking

Fresha

Fresha combines business software with a consumer marketplace. Compare subscriptions, team scaling, payments, communications, optional services and marketplace terms.

Consider how marketplace discovery, direct bookings, branding and returning clients fit your long-term plans.

Compare with Fresha →

Tailored quotation

Phorest

Phorest provides tailored UK quotations. Ask both providers to price the same locations, users, workflows, setup, migration, training and growth tools.

Compare complete written quotes rather than individual headline features.

Compare with Phorest →

Staff-based package comparison

SalonIQ

Compare staff-based subscription costs alongside setup, online services, apps, messages, payments and other options required by your salon.

Request a complete first-year and ongoing cost for the workflow you actually need.

Compare with SalonIQ →

Team scaling and plan depth

Slick

Slick structures plans around bookable staff. Compare how the subscription and included functionality change as your team grows.

Test more than booking, including client care, checkout, stock, reporting and migration support.

Compare with Slick →

Show Me Why Salon Manager Fits Better

A supported move from your current system

Switching Salon Software Can Be Simpler Than You Expect

  1. 1
    Tell us what needs to improveShow us the diary, client journey and admin that currently slow the team down.
  2. 2
    Review your data and workflowWe review what can move, what needs configuring and how Salon Manager should fit your business.
  3. 3
    Prepare the system around your salonServices, users, permissions, payments and the working diary are configured before launch.
  4. 4
    Train your team with real tasksPractical training helps the people using Salon Manager feel ready before go-live.
  5. 5
    Launch with support still availableUK-based help remains available after launch, so switching is the start of the relationship rather than the end.
Talk to Us About Switching

Help from real people

Support performance you can see.

The published figures below cover the stated previous 12-month reporting period.

99%of calls answered within one minute
95%of tickets closed within 30 minutes
100%reported Salon Manager uptime

Performance can vary by period. Review the current customer-care page for the latest reporting context.

Straight answers

Questions about comparing salon software.

Which UK salon software is best?
The best salon software depends on your business type, team, locations and required workflows. Salon Manager is designed for businesses that want connected operations, a direct booking relationship, transparent starting prices and UK-based support.
How much does Salon Manager cost?
Salon Manager packages start from £29 plus VAT per month. The total depends on users, locations, optional services, payment requirements, equipment and setup needs.
Which platforms are compared on this page?
This guide provides decision points for comparing Salon Manager with Fresha, Phorest, SalonIQ and Slick. Each linked comparison page contains more provider-specific detail.
Can Salon Manager help us switch systems?
Yes. The team reviews available data, configures the platform, prepares users through training and provides ongoing UK-based support. What can transfer depends on the format, quality and accessibility of the existing data.
Does Salon Manager include online booking?
Yes. Salon Manager supports direct client self-booking without requiring the client to create an account. Available payment and deposit options depend on the selected package and configuration.
How should we compare demonstrations?
Give each provider the same realistic salon tasks. Include booking, client history, consultation information, checkout, rebooking, stock and reporting so the comparison reflects the complete working day.

Compare Salon Manager with your current system

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Tell us what you want to improve. We will focus on your diary, team, client journey, payments and reporting, with clear answers on setup, switching, support and price.

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