6 Best Software for Multi-Branch Salons and Spa Chains (2026)
Disclosure: This guide is published by Invoay, which is one of the products listed. We have tried to describe every product fairly, including Invoay’s own limits. Prices come from vendor sites and public listings (checked November 2026) and change often, so confirm with the vendor before you buy.
Quick answer: Salon and spa chains need one dashboard for all branches, central price and service control, shared memberships, stock transfer and branch-wise reports. Zenoti is the enterprise choice for large chains; Invoay, MioSalon, Salonist, Zylu and ReSpark are used by growing 2–20 branch businesses.
Compared at a glance
| Software | Best for | Starting price | Free plan / trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenoti | Large chains with 20+ outlets | Custom quote | No |
| Invoay | Growing chains with 2–9 branches (Expand plan) and franchises | ₹674/month (₹8,089/year) | Demo; no free plan |
| MioSalon | Small chains wanting per-outlet plans | Free Lite plan; paid plans per outlet (about ₹2,500/month on Techjockey) | Free plan |
| Salonist | Chains wanting booking, POS and CRM together | From $79/month (Capterra India) | Free trial |
| Zylu | Growing multi-location studios | $24/month ($19/month billed yearly) | Free trial |
| ReSpark | Chains wanting a guided, sales-led setup | On request | On request |
The 6 products in detail
1. Zenoti
Enterprise salon, spa and medspa platform founded in 2010, used by large chains.
- Strengths: Strong multi-location control, analytics and marketing; used by chains such as Kaya Skin, Enrich and Ode Spa (O2) in India.
- Limits: Custom, quote-based pricing aimed at bigger businesses; no free trial; usually more than a single outlet needs.
2. Invoay
Cloud POS and CRM built in India for salons, spas and retail. Android, iOS, Windows and web, with offline billing, GST/VAT invoices, memberships, staff commission and an AI WhatsApp receptionist.
- Strengths: AI WhatsApp booking and reminders; product retail and stock in the same bill; unlimited users on every plan; 4.8 rating from 970 Google reviews.
- Limits: No free plan or free trial (guided demo instead); few reviews so far on G2 and Capterra; WhatsApp message costs are extra.
3. MioSalon
Cloud salon and spa software with a free starting plan and paid plans priced per outlet.
- Strengths: Free Lite plan for one staff member; marketing automation; per-outlet Standard and Premium plans.
- Limits: WhatsApp integration and messaging are paid add-ons; costs grow per outlet.
4. Salonist
Mohali-based cloud software covering booking, POS, CRM and marketing, sold in several countries.
- Strengths: Broad feature set; free trial; international presence.
- Limits: Pricing listed in US dollars and higher than most India-first tools.
5. Zylu
AI-led salon growth software with self-serve plans, including pages for nail salons and medspas.
- Strengths: Low entry price; unlimited devices; online booking and reminders.
- Limits: Automation and insights sit in higher plans ($49–$249/month).
6. ReSpark
Cloud salon and spa software with POS, inventory, loyalty and reporting.
- Strengths: Wide feature list; desktop and mobile apps.
- Limits: No public pricing; few public reviews.
How to choose
- Central control: set services, prices and offers once for all branches.
- Shared memberships: a client should use a membership at any branch.
- Stock transfer: move products between branches and track consumption.
- Staff across branches: transfer staff and see branch-wise commission.
- Reports: compare branches on sales, retention and staff performance.
- Integrations: check Tally, SAP or accounting links if head office needs them.
Frequently asked questions
How much does salon chain software cost?
India-first tools usually charge per branch (for example Invoay Expand is ₹2,249 per branch per month billed yearly). Enterprise platforms such as Zenoti are priced on quote.
Can memberships be shared across branches?
Yes, most chain-ready tools support it, but confirm how revenue is split between branches.
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Sources (checked November 2026): vendor websites; Capterra India and Capterra listings for Zenoti, Salonist, Salonify and SalonBoost; Techjockey listings for MioSalon, Salon360 and Easy Salon; SaaSworthy and Software Advice for MioSalon; Zylu pricing page; Fresha pricing as reported by Capterra and GlossGenius (Nov 2026). Invoay pricing from invoay.com/pricing.
