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Salon & Spa Tech Stack

Salons live on a full calendar. This stack removes booking friction, cuts no-shows and brings clients back on a rhythm.

Who this is for

Hair, beauty, nail and wellness studios booking appointments and selling packages.

The stack

Website

From $16/mo

Our pickSquarespace

Why: Service menus, stylist bios and a persistent Book Now button that converts on mobile.

Budget alternative: CarrdAdvanced alternative: Webflow

CRM

Free plan available

Our pickHubSpot Free

Why: Know who has not been back in 90 days without scrolling your calendar.

Budget alternative: HubSpot FreeAdvanced alternative: Pipedrive

Email marketing

Free up to 1,000 subscribers

Our pickMailerLite

Why: Rebooking reminders and seasonal offers to your existing client list.

Budget alternative: MailerLiteAdvanced alternative: ActiveCampaign

Scheduling

From $20/mo

Our pickAcuity Scheduling

Why: Service durations, add-ons, deposits and intake forms in one booking flow.

Budget alternative: Cal.comAdvanced alternative: Acuity Scheduling

Payments

No monthly fee

Our pickSquare

Why: In-chair and online payments on one account with tips handled.

Budget alternative: SquareAdvanced alternative: Stripe Billing

Analytics

Free

Our pickGoogle Analytics 4

Why: Free, well documented, and enough to see where traffic and conversions come from.

Budget alternative: PlausibleAdvanced alternative: PostHog

Optional tools

  • Google Business Profile
  • Instagram booking link
  • Canva for service menus

Estimated starting monthly cost

$36 – $98/mo

Ranges assume entry-level plans and exclude transaction fees. Prices change — always confirm with the provider.

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