Industries · Beauty, Salons & Barbers

AI tools for Beauty, Salons & Barbers

Real tools, picked for hair salons, barbershops, nail techs, and spas. Each one says what it does in plain English, what it costs, and whether there's a free option.

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4 tools we recommend

Free option

Square Appointments

What it does for you: Online booking and payments. Square Assistant (AI) can help write your automated appointment messages.

Price: Free plan available; paid plans add more

Good for: Online booking, reminder texts, taking cards

What owners say: 4.5/5 from 263 reviews on Capterra

Why we picked it: Has a real free plan, and reviewers call it simple and reliable.

Watch out for: Better tools need a paid plan, and some long-time users say the price keeps creeping up.

Paid (free trial)

GlossGenius

What it does for you: Booking, payments, and a website for beauty pros, with built-in AI tools.

Price: Standard $28/month ($24/month billed annually); free trial

Good for: Solo stylists, rebooking, deposits

What owners say: 4.8/5 from 350 reviews on Capterra

Why we picked it: Top-rated and easy for solo stylists and small salons.

Watch out for: Reviewers mention price and plan changes. Check what your plan includes before you pick one.

Paid (free trial)

Vagaro

What it does for you: Booking and salon software. Its AI assistant, Vera, helps with marketing and filling empty slots.

Price: $30/month for one calendar ($23.99/month for the first 6 months), +$10 per extra calendar; month to month

Good for: Filling gaps in the book, marketing emails

What owners say: 4.7/5 from about 3,680 reviews on Capterra

Why we picked it: Thousands of good reviews, and you can cancel anytime.

Watch out for: Reviewers complain about add-on costs, confusing payment fees, and some glitches. Fees you've already paid aren't refunded.

Paid (free trial)

Fresha

What it does for you: Booking and payments for salons and barbers, with an AI Concierge feature.

Price: Independent plan $19.95/month; 7-day trial

Good for: Online booking, reminders, client forms

What owners say: 4.8/5 from 1,448 reviews on Capterra

Why we picked it: Low monthly price and very well rated for easy booking.

Watch out for: There's a 20% fee on new clients who find you through Fresha's marketplace, and texts can cost extra. Read the fee page.

Try these first (free)

We only list tools that real owners rate well (about 4 stars or better on Capterra or G2, with plenty of reviews) and that show their prices. Prices and ratings were checked in October 2026 and can change, so look again before you sign up. We don't get paid by any of these companies, and these aren't affiliate links. Never type private customer info into AI tools. Read what not to type into AI.