6 Best Salon Software in Dubai and the UAE (2026): Prices Compared
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: Salons in Dubai and the UAE need online booking, VAT invoices in AED, memberships, staff commission and card payments. Common options are Fresha (marketplace), Zenoti (chains), and Invoay, Salonist, Zylu and MioSalon for independent salons and growing groups.
Compared at a glance
| Software | Best for | Starting price | Free plan / trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoay | Independent salons and groups wanting VAT billing in AED and WhatsApp reminders | From AED 119/month, billed yearly | Online purchase; demo |
| Fresha | Salons that want marketplace bookings | $14.95 per bookable team member/month ($19.95 solo) | 7-day trial |
| Zenoti | Large chains and hotel/resort spas | Custom quote | No |
| Salonist | Salons wanting booking, POS and CRM together | From $79/month (Capterra listing) | Free trial |
| Zylu | Independent salons starting out | $24/month ($19/month billed yearly) | Free trial |
| MioSalon | Small salons wanting a free starting plan | Free Lite plan; Standard $49/month per outlet | Free plan |
The 6 products in detail
1. 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.
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2. Fresha
Global booking marketplace and salon software, popular with salons in the UAE and Europe.
- Strengths: Large consumer booking marketplace; polished client app; card payments built in.
- Limits: No longer free since 2025; 20% fee (minimum $6) on each new client booked through the marketplace; SMS and add-ons cost extra.
3. 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.
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. 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.
How to choose
- VAT: invoices should show 5% UAE VAT and your TRN.
- Currency: prices and reports in AED.
- Marketplace fees: check commission on new clients from booking marketplaces.
- Card and Apple Pay: check supported payment terminals and fees.
- Arabic and English: check language on client messages and receipts.
- Multi-branch: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah branches in one dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresha still free in the UAE?
No. Fresha moved to paid plans in 2025, priced per bookable team member, plus a fee on new marketplace clients.
Which salon software supports UAE VAT?
All six tools listed handle VAT invoices; confirm the TRN and 5% VAT format in a demo.
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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.
