Comparison
SalonBook vs GlossGenius (2026): Pricing, Fees & Features Compared
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GlossGenius is a booking and payments app built for independent beauty professionals: plans are priced by team size at $28, $56 and $168 per month, payments run at a flat 2.6%, and the business is managed from the GlossGenius mobile app. SalonBook is a browser-based salon booking and business platform with flat plans: Free, Pro at $39/mo for up to 3 staff, and Enterprise at $89/mo for unlimited staff, with a branded website, custom domain and embeddable booking widget included in Pro.
Every GlossGenius price on this page was taken from glossgenius.com/pricing on September 6, 2026. Feature details that come from third-party reviews rather than official GlossGenius pages are labelled as such. SalonBook prices are our own published plans as of the same date.
The short version: GlossGenius wins on solo price, on teams of 4 to 9, on published support hours and on a single flat processing rate. SalonBook wins on a free plan, flat pricing for teams of 10 or more, zero commissions on every plan, and a website with custom domain and embed widget included.
Feature comparison
| Feature | SalonBook | GlossGenius |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: $0/mo for 1 staff and 5 services, with online booking, calendar, client list, email confirmations and a public website with theme studio (better) | None; the entry plan is Standard at $28/mo |
| Solo paid plan | Pro $39/mo, or $348/yr (~$29/mo billed annually) | Standard $28/mo, or $24/mo billed annually (better) |
| Annual billingTie | Yes: Pro $348/yr (~$29/mo), Enterprise $828/yr (~$69/mo) | Yes: Standard $24/mo, Gold $48/mo, Platinum $148/mo when billed annually |
| Price for 3 staffTie | Pro $39/mo or ~$29/mo billed annually (covers up to 3 staff) | Gold $56/mo ($48/mo annually) covers up to 9 staff; whether Standard at $28/mo allows more than one user is not published |
| Price for 6 staff | Enterprise $89/mo or $828/yr (~$69/mo), unlimited staff | Gold $56/mo ($48/mo annually), up to 9 staff (better) |
| Price for 10+ staff | Enterprise $89/mo or $828/yr (~$69/mo), unlimited staff (better) | Platinum $168/mo ($148/mo annually) |
| Free trialTie | 14 days, no contract | 14 days, no card required |
| ContractTie | None; cancel anytime, no setup fee | None; cancel anytime, no fee |
| Marketplace / new-client commissionTie | None. SalonBook has no marketplace, so there are no commission, per-booking or per-client fees | None; GlossGenius has no marketplace |
| Payment processingTie | Use Stripe, Square or PayPal at their published rates; SalonBook adds no markup | Flat 2.6% on all plans; same-day payouts free Mon–Thu; instant payouts +1.8% |
| Online bookingTie | Included on every plan, including Free | Included on all plans via your yourname.glossgenius.com booking site |
| Deposits and no-show feesTie | Pro: deposits plus cancellation and no-show fees | Not verified in our September 2026 review |
| Intake and consent formsTie | Pro: intake and consent forms with e-signature | Not verified in our September 2026 review |
| Branded websiteTie | Included on Free (public website + theme studio); Pro adds all 10 templates and custom CSS | Booking site at yourname.glossgenius.com; third-party reviewers describe website customization as limited |
| Custom domain | Pro: custom domain with automatic SSL, no add-on (better) | Not supported; sites are hosted at yourname.glossgenius.com (third-party source dated Feb 26, 2026) |
| Embed booking widget | Pro: embed widget for any existing website (better) | No embeddable booking widget, according to third-party reviews |
| Support | In-app chat + email (support@ocmpro.com); replies within 24 hours | Phone, chat and email, Mon–Fri 10am–8pm ET and Sat 11am–7pm ET (better) |
| Browser vs app | Fully browser-based on desktop and mobile web; no app install required (better) | Managed from the GlossGenius mobile app; only the calendar is available in a browser, according to third-party reviews |
Green cells mark the stronger option for that row. Rows marked "Tie" are effectively equivalent.
Pricing
Pricing side by side
| Scenario | GlossGenius | SalonBook |
|---|---|---|
| Solo (1 staff) | Standard $28/mo, or $24/mo billed annually | $0/mo on Free (1 staff, 5 services), or Pro $39/mo / ~$29/mo billed annually |
| 3 staff | Gold $56/mo ($48/mo annually) if Standard is limited to one user; Standard's staff limit is not published | Pro $39/mo, or $348/yr (~$29/mo) |
| 6 staff | Gold $56/mo ($48/mo annually), up to 9 staff | Enterprise $89/mo, or $828/yr (~$69/mo), unlimited staff |
| 10+ staff | Platinum $168/mo ($148/mo annually) | Enterprise $89/mo, or $828/yr (~$69/mo), unlimited staff |
| Plus 10 new marketplace clients at $80 avg ticket | $0; GlossGenius has no marketplace | $0 commission; SalonBook has no marketplace |
GlossGenius prices by team-size tier rather than per seat, which produces two crossovers. For a solo, GlossGenius Standard at $28/mo ($24/mo annually) is cheaper than SalonBook Pro at $39/mo (~$29/mo annually). For a team of 3, SalonBook Pro at $39/mo is cheaper than GlossGenius Gold at $56/mo if Standard is single-user, but GlossGenius does not publish the Standard staff limit. For teams of 4 to 9, GlossGenius Gold at $56/mo ($48/mo annually) is cheaper than SalonBook Enterprise at $89/mo (~$69/mo annually). For teams of 10 or more, SalonBook Enterprise at $89/mo is cheaper than GlossGenius Platinum at $168/mo ($148/mo annually).
Payment processing is separate for both. GlossGenius charges a flat 2.6% on all plans with free same-day payouts Monday to Thursday. SalonBook connects to Stripe, Square or PayPal and you pay their published rates directly; SalonBook adds no processing markup.
Verdict
Choose SalonBook if…
- You want a free plan to start: SalonBook Free is $0/mo for 1 staff and 5 services, with online booking and a public website. GlossGenius has no free tier.
- You have 10 or more staff: SalonBook Enterprise is $89/mo (~$69/mo annually) for unlimited staff against GlossGenius Platinum at $168/mo ($148/mo annually).
- You want your booking site on your own domain: SalonBook Pro includes a custom domain with automatic SSL, while GlossGenius sites are hosted at yourname.glossgenius.com.
- You manage the business from a laptop or any browser: SalonBook is fully browser-based on desktop and mobile web, while GlossGenius management is app-based with only the calendar available in a browser, according to third-party reviews.
- You already have a website and want to embed booking in it: SalonBook Pro includes an embed widget; third-party reviews report GlossGenius has no embeddable widget.
Choose GlossGenius if…
- You are a solo who wants the lowest paid entry price: Standard at $28/mo, or $24/mo billed annually, is less than SalonBook Pro at $39/mo or ~$29/mo billed annually.
- Your team is 4 to 9 people: Gold at $56/mo ($48/mo annually) is less than SalonBook Enterprise at $89/mo (~$69/mo annually).
- You want a single flat processing rate with built-in payouts: GlossGenius charges 2.6% on every plan with free same-day payouts Monday to Thursday. SalonBook uses Stripe, Square or PayPal at their own rates.
- You want phone support with published hours: GlossGenius offers phone, chat and email Mon–Fri 10am–8pm ET and Sat 11am–7pm ET. SalonBook offers in-app chat and email with replies within 24 hours.
Bottom line: GlossGenius is the lower-priced option for solos and for teams of 4 to 9 who are happy running the business from a phone app on a glossgenius.com address. SalonBook is the better fit for a free start, for teams of 10 or more, and for salons that want a browser-based system with their own domain and an embeddable booking widget.
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Start free with SalonBookFrequently asked questions
Is GlossGenius free?
No. As of September 6, 2026, glossgenius.com/pricing lists Standard at $28/mo ($24/mo billed annually), Gold at $56/mo ($48/mo annually) and Platinum at $168/mo ($148/mo annually), with a 14-day free trial and no card required. SalonBook offers a permanent Free plan for 1 staff and 5 services.
Does GlossGenius charge commission?
No. GlossGenius has no marketplace and no commission on bookings; you pay the plan price plus a flat 2.6% payment processing fee on all plans. SalonBook likewise has no marketplace or commission, and payments run through Stripe, Square or PayPal at their published rates.
Can I use my own domain with GlossGenius?
No. GlossGenius booking sites are hosted at yourname.glossgenius.com and a custom domain is not supported, according to a third-party source dated February 26, 2026. SalonBook Pro includes a custom domain with automatic SSL at no extra charge.
How much does GlossGenius cost for 3 staff?
GlossGenius Gold covers up to 9 staff for $56/mo, or $48/mo billed annually. GlossGenius does not publish whether the $28/mo Standard plan allows more than one staff member. SalonBook Pro covers up to 3 staff for $39/mo or $348/yr (~$29/mo).
Can I switch from GlossGenius to SalonBook?
Yes. Export your client list and services from GlossGenius as CSV, import or recreate them in SalonBook, and run both systems during a 2-week overlap so existing appointments finish cleanly. Then update your booking links on Google Business Profile and Instagram to point to your SalonBook site.
Which is better for a solo stylist, GlossGenius or SalonBook?
GlossGenius is cheaper for a solo on a paid plan ($28/mo, or $24/mo annually, vs SalonBook Pro at $39/mo or ~$29/mo annually) and includes flat 2.6% processing and phone support. SalonBook costs less if the Free plan covers you (1 staff, 5 services), and it gives you a browser-based system with your own domain and an embeddable widget.
GlossGenius is a trademark of its respective owner. SalonBook is not affiliated with or endorsed by GlossGenius. Information about GlossGenius comes from its public website as of September 6, 2026; please verify current details with the vendor.