Salon Booking Software That Feels Like Part of Your Salon
Give clients a friendly booking page under your own name, then manage stylists, deposits, reminders and the day ahead from one clear calendar.
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Built for hair salons
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Colour & cut · Saturday, 11:00am
Consultation captured before the visit
A smoother booking app for clients. A complete salon diary for your team.
Clients complete colour consultations and manage longer, multi-stage appointments in Slotivo. Your stylists manage the diary, stylist matching and deposits in Slotivo Pro.
Customers book without calling
Your branded booking page and customer app are available while you are busy.
Every booking appears instantly
Online, phone and walk-in appointments share one live diary.
Stay in control from your phone
See the day ahead and make changes between clients, wherever you are.
Free for 1–2 staff · No credit card · Web booking included
Why Australian Salons Are Moving Away From Marketplaces
Marketplace booking apps can charge acquisition fees and place your salon inside a directory. Independent software gives you a direct booking route under your own brand.
🛑 High Commission Fees
Paying up to 20%+ for "new clients" (who found you via Google search or word-of-mouth) eats your profit margins. Slotivo is flat-rate.
🙅 Lost Client Relationships
Marketplace customers also have a relationship with the platform. With Slotivo, clients book your business directly and you can export your salon data.
💸 Complex Team Billing
Software that charges per-stylist penalizes you for hiring and growing. Slotivo offers unlimited staff accounts under one flat monthly price.
Everything You Need to Manage Stylists & Bookings
Our system is custom-built to support the unique requirements of busy Australian hair salons:
- ✓Drag-and-Drop Calendar: Reschedule, view staff color-coding and block lunch breaks.
- ✓Duration Overrides: Different stylists take different times for a balayage. Set custom timings per stylist.
- ✓Stripe Deposit Processing: Take partial or full card deposits to secure color and styling appointments.
Flat-Rate Pricing Built to Scale
For teams of 3+ staff. Entirely free for 1-2 staff members. No hidden monthly additions.
✓ 0% Slotivo commission
✓ Own website integration via booking widget
✓ Free setup and data migration by account managers
Slotivo vs Typical Marketplace Salon Apps
How independent salon software compares to Fresha, Treatwell, and Booksy-style marketplaces.
| Factor | Slotivo | Marketplace App |
|---|---|---|
| New Client Commission | 0% commission | 20-35% of the appointment value |
| Staff Pricing | Unlimited staff included | Extra fee per additional staff member |
| Competitor Ads on Your Page | Never | Promotes nearby salons to your clients |
| Booking Page | Your own branded page and domain | Shared marketplace profile |
| Client Data Export | One-click export anytime | Often restricted or difficult |
| Monthly Cost | Free to A$10/mo flat | Monthly fee plus commission |
Disclaimer: Competitor pricing and commission terms are illustrative of publicly available data on Fresha, Treatwell, and Booksy as of June 2026 and may have changed. See our detailed platform comparisons for specifics.
One Platform, Every Kind of Salon & Beauty Business
Hairdressers, barbershops, nail studios, beauty clinics, and spas all run on the same flexible calendar underneath — with the details tailored to how you actually work.
Barbershops
Chair management & walk-ins
Nail Salons
Custom infill durations
Beauty Clinics & Spas
Treatment rooms & intake forms
Studios & Classes
Group class scheduling
Deposits
Stripe-powered no-show protection
Intake Forms
Consultation & consent forms
Rooms & Resources
Manage treatment rooms & equipment
Compare Platforms
Slotivo vs Fresha, Treatwell & more
Work out the real cost before switching
Compare the subscription, staff charges, add-ons, payment processing and any marketplace acquisition fees using your own booking volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import my client list from my previous system?
Yes, absolutely. Our dedicated support team will help you migrate your entire client list, histories, and service catalogs from Treatwell, Fresha, Booksy, or a spreadsheet at no extra cost.
How does Slotivo prevent no-shows?
You can require clients to pay a deposit (either a percentage or flat rate) during booking. In addition, Slotivo sends automatic email and SMS reminders to confirm upcoming appointments, reducing no-shows by up to 90%.
Are there any hidden fees or commission charges?
Never. Slotivo has a flat monthly fee (A$10/mo for teams of 3+ staff, and completely free for 1-2 staff). We do not take a percentage commission on your services. Standard Stripe card-processing fees apply only when you take payments online.
Is Slotivo suitable for a beauty clinic or spa, not just hair salons?
Yes. Slotivo is used by hairdressers, barbershops, nail studios, beauty clinics, spas, and lash bars across Australia. Services, durations, and staff permissions are fully customisable, so a beauty clinic offering facials and injectables works the same way as a hair salon offering cuts and colour.
What is the best salon appointment software in Australia?
The right choice depends on whether you value marketplace exposure or independence. Marketplace apps like Fresha, Treatwell, and Booksy can bring walk-in discovery traffic but take a commission or subscription for it. Slotivo is built for salons that already have a client base and want to stop paying commissions on their own regulars.
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