Best Free Salon & Spa Software 2026
We checked every Salon & Spa Software product in our catalog against its vendor's own pricing page in October 2026 and kept only products with a permanent free plan, not a free trial. 1 qualifies.
12 others we checked are listed below with why they were excluded.
The best Salon & Spa Software tools in 2026 are Square Appointments (free plan; paid $29–$69/mo). The best free Salon & Spa Software in 2026 is Square Appointments. Square Free: no monthly subscription fee (pay only processing fees); online booking site and integrations, appointment reminders, unlimited staff calendars; text-message marketing not included.. It is the only Salon & Spa Software product in our catalog with a permanent free plan; the others offer trials or paid plans only.
The best free Salon & Spa Software in 2026 is Square Appointments. Square Free: no monthly subscription fee (pay only processing fees); online booking site and integrations, appointment reminders, unlimited staff calendars; text-message marketing not included.. It is the only Salon & Spa Software product in our catalog with a permanent free plan; the others offer trials or paid plans only.
Our Rankings
Square Appointments
Square Appointments offers a genuinely useful free tier for Salon & Spa Software, making it accessible for individuals and small teams. The free plan provides enough functionality to get real work done before needing to upgrade.- Free tier available to get started
- Affordable entry point at $29/mo
- Flexible pricing with multiple tiers
- Premium features require paid upgrade
Also evaluated
These 12 providers were checked against the same criteria and did not qualify for the ranking. Each row states what the vendor actually offers.
No free tier (12)
Paid from the first token. Listed so this page answers the question both ways.
| Provider | What you actually get | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Fresha | No free plan; the vendor offers a 7-day free trial, then paid plans only. | 2026-10-20 |
| Booker (Mindbody) | No free plan on the vendor’s pricing page; paid or quote-only plans. | 2026-10-20 |
| Boulevard | No free plan on the vendor’s pricing page; paid or quote-only plans. | 2026-10-20 |
| DaySmart Salon | No free plan; the vendor offers a 14-day free trial, then paid plans only. | 2026-10-20 |
| GlossGenius | No free plan on the vendor’s pricing page; paid or quote-only plans. | 2026-10-20 |
| Mangomint | No free plan on the vendor’s pricing page; paid or quote-only plans. | 2026-10-20 |
| Rosy Salon Software | No free plan; the vendor offers a 14-day free trial, then paid plans only. | 2026-10-20 |
| Salon Iris | No free plan; the vendor offers a 14-day free trial, then paid plans only. | 2026-10-20 |
| SalonBiz | No free plan on the vendor’s pricing page; paid or quote-only plans. | 2026-10-20 |
| SimpleSpa | No free plan on the vendor’s pricing page; paid or quote-only plans. | 2026-10-20 |
| STX Software | No free plan on the vendor’s pricing page; paid or quote-only plans. | 2026-10-20 |
| Timely (salon) | No free plan on the vendor’s pricing page; paid or quote-only plans. | 2026-10-20 |
Evaluation Criteria
- free tier
- features
- usage limits
- upgrade path
How We Picked These
We evaluated 13 products and ranked the top 1 (last researched 2026-10-20).
What you actually get at $0
Core functionality available on free plan
Users, storage, and usage caps on free tier
Pricing and value of paid plans when ready
Setup time and learning curve
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best free Salon & Spa Software?
Square Appointments has the best free plan among the Salon & Spa Software tools we track.
02 Is a free trial the same as a free Salon & Spa Software plan?
No. A free trial ends after a set number of days; a free plan stays free with limits. This page lists only permanent free plans, checked on each vendor’s own pricing page.
03 When should I upgrade from a free Salon & Spa Software plan?
Upgrade when you hit the free plan’s user, volume or feature limits, or need support and admin controls that only paid tiers include.
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