Users need a single, comprehensive software platform that seamlessly combines booking, scheduling, POS, client management, memberships, intake forms, payroll, inventory, and staff management. The key requirement is that all these modules must 'talk to each other' to avoid manual data transfers and inconsistencies, such as deposits not being recognized by the POS system.
I’m looking for the best all-in-one salon software that can handle appointments, scheduling, payments, client profiles, memberships, and intake forms, everything in one place. Right now we’re piecing it together with: * Booking/Scheduling: Acuity * POS: Square * Memberships & Loyalty: Square * Client Notes / CRM: Hubspot + Google Docs It technically works, but the tools don’t talk to each other and it’s becoming a headache. For example, we’ll collect a deposit through Acuity, but Square doesn’t recognize it so the front desk has to manually check how much was paid before charging the rest. And client notes? Scattered across tabs and apps. We’re desperately looking for salon software that ideally has these features: * Online booking that’s simple for both clients and staff * No login required for clients to book appointments * A shared staff calendar to avoid double-bookings * Client profiles with visit history, formulas, and notes * Integrated POS with tipping, discounts, and full payment tracking * Automated text reminders and client messaging * A digital intake form that saves to the client’s profile * A simple waitlist system to fill last-minute openings We’ve looked into a few platforms already: * Boulevard - polished but feels built for larger operations and pricing adds up with features * Vagaro - functional but the interface is dated and hard for staff to use * Meevo - packed with features but overwhelming and difficult to navigate day-to-day I would really appreciate any recs for an all-in-one salon software platform that’s working for you. Thank you in advance!