Salon booking software with a free plan
Let clients book 24/7, stop no-shows with automatic reminders, and run every stylist's calendar from one screen. No booking commissions, ever.
“Trafft is like having someone taking care of the always-the-same mail-work around the booking process. It is easy to set up, great to adapt to your own style, looks stylish and fresh - and the support is stellar! Thanks and keep up the good work!”
Salon booking software that never closes
Trafft is salon booking software that turns your website, Instagram bio and Google profile into a booking desk that never closes. Clients pick a service, a stylist and a time in under a minute. You get paid upfront, reminders go out automatically, and your team sees the day's schedule on their phones. Because Trafft also handles staff hours, multiple locations, coupons and client notes, it works as lightweight salon management software without the POS hardware or long contracts. Start on the free plan, then upgrade when your chairs fill up.
Stop no-shows with reminders, deposits and cancellation rules
A missed colour appointment can cost a salon hours of income. Trafft's salon appointment software protects that time in three ways:
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Automatic reminders
Send an email and SMS reminder 24 hours before each appointment, plus a second nudge on the day. See how notifications work.
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Deposits at booking
Ask for part of the price upfront so clients commit to their slot. Available on the Professional plan and up.
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Rescheduling and cancellation rules
Let clients move their own appointment, but only up to the cut-off you set, so you can rebook the freed slot in time.
Get booked from Google, Instagram and your website
Meet clients wherever they search for a stylist. Every booking lands in the same Trafft calendar, whichever channel it comes from.
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Branded booking website
Build your salon's booking page without code. Pick a theme, then add your services, team and brand colours. See demo pages.
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Embed on your own site
Add the booking form to any website, or use the Trafft WordPress plugin to place it on any page.
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Instagram and Facebook
Put your booking link in your bio and stories so followers can book the moment they see your work.
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Reserve with Google
Clients book straight from your Google Business Profile, Search and Maps. Learn about Reserve with Google (Business plan).
An online salon booking system that takes bookings 24/7
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Available 24/7Get booked even after your working hoursBoost your sales by making your salon available for booking 24/7 with Trafft salon booking software. Our salon booking app enhances your online presence and increases bookings by allowing anyone who discovers you online to instantly schedule an appointment. With the Trafft salon booking system, you can eliminate the need for answering phone calls and engaging in back-and-forth messages just to book a single appointment. Our scheduling software for salons empowers your clients to view your calendar and available time slots, enabling them to book appointments at their convenience. This significantly improves the client experience.
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Online paymentsGet paid for your services instantly and securelyManaging payments and invoices takes a lot of time. Trafft salon appointment software enables you to get paid for your services online and on-site and sends invoices automatically. Trafft seamlessly integrates with trusted payment providers such as PayPal, Stripe, Mollie, and Authorize.net, making it effortless to collect payments online in a fast, secure, and user-friendly manner.
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Automated RemindersMake sure your clients never forget about appointmentsHow often do your clients book an appointment and never show up? Sending reminders before an appointment reduces no-shows to a great extent. But manual reminders take a lot of time. With our salon online booking system, you can send Emails, SMS, or WhatsApp reminders before an appointment automatically and notify your clients about the upcoming appointment.
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Multiple locationsManage a multi-location business from a single appIf your business operates in multiple locations, our salon booking app allows you to effortlessly manage all of them in one centralized place. With Trafft, you'll enjoy complete flexibility, enabling you to set up various schedules, locations, and even different time zones, while ensuring seamless functionality across the board.
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Get booked even after your working hours
Boost your sales by making your salon available for booking 24/7 with Trafft salon booking software. Our salon booking app enhances your online presence and increases bookings by allowing anyone who discovers you online to instantly schedule an appointment. With the Trafft salon booking system, you can eliminate the need for answering phone calls and engaging in back-and-forth messages just to book a single appointment. Our scheduling software for salons empowers your clients to view your calendar and available time slots, enabling them to book appointments at their convenience. This significantly improves the client experience.
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Get paid for your services instantly and securely
Managing payments and invoices takes a lot of time. Trafft salon appointment software enables you to get paid for your services online and on-site and sends invoices automatically. Trafft seamlessly integrates with trusted payment providers such as PayPal, Stripe, Mollie, and Authorize.net, making it effortless to collect payments online in a fast, secure, and user-friendly manner.
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Make sure your clients never forget about appointments
How often do your clients book an appointment and never show up? Sending reminders before an appointment reduces no-shows to a great extent. But manual reminders take a lot of time. With our salon online booking system, you can send Emails, SMS, or WhatsApp reminders before an appointment automatically and notify your clients about the upcoming appointment.
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Manage a multi-location business from a single app
If your business operates in multiple locations, our salon booking app allows you to effortlessly manage all of them in one centralized place. With Trafft, you'll enjoy complete flexibility, enabling you to set up various schedules, locations, and even different time zones, while ensuring seamless functionality across the board.
Salon software for small businesses — from solo stylist to multi-location salon
Start free and pay only when your team grows. Every plan includes online booking, a booking website and the Trafft mobile app.
| Your salon | Plan that fits | What you get |
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| Solo stylist or chair renter | Free | 1 user, 100 appointments a month, booking website, mobile app |
| Small salon, 2–3 chairs | Mini — $7.99/mo | 3 users, unlimited appointments, coupons, client notes and import |
| Growing salon, 4–5 staff | Growth — $19.99/mo | 5 users, 5 locations, all payment gateways |
| Busy salon or small chain | Professional — $39.99/mo | 15 users, unlimited locations, deposits, recurring appointments, SMS |
| Multi-location group or franchise | Business — $64.99/mo | 30 users, WhatsApp, Reserve with Google, custom domain, white label |
Prices shown are monthly billing. Save up to 25% with annual billing. Compare all plans.
Salon scheduling software features that save hours every week
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Rescheduling and Canceling
Reduce no-shows and prevent last-minute cancellations by allowing your customers to cancel and reschedule an appointment in the salon appointments software in a few clicks.
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Coupons
Offering discounts or free appointments to your customers is hassle-free with Trafft scheduling software for salons. Simply define the value of each coupon to provide exclusive deals.
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SMS and Email Notifications
No-shows are very common in beauty salon businesses. Make sure your clients come to the scheduled appointment by sending automatic SMS, Email, or WhatsApp reminders. Create custom notifications and follow-ups and interact with your customers in your brand voice.
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Extras
To provide additional services and up-sell to your clients, you can add Extras to your existing services. Extras can extend the duration, increase the price, or even be offered for free without affecting the allotted time.
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Custom Fields
Customize the booking form further by configuring custom fields such as dropdowns, radio buttons, and checkboxes to collect any additional information you require from your customers.
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Multiple Locations
If you have salons in multiple locations, you can manage all your business locations with one Trafft account. Also, your employees can work in a few locations and you can create their schedule for different locations.
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Recurring Appointments
Regular visitors to your salon can secure their spot on time. They can book an appointment that repeats by selecting the time and date for the first appointment and then choosing the type of recurrence.
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Custom Roles
Manage and create different roles for your employees. For example, limit the permissions and pages your users can access and create different levels of authority and management within your team.
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A salon booking app for you and your team
Manage bookings and check the day's schedule from the Trafft iOS and Android apps.
Make your beauty salon stand out with the best salon management software
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Salon scheduling for every stylist's hours
Set each stylist's working hours, breaks, days off and holidays once, and Trafft only shows clients the slots that are actually free. Assign services to the people who perform them, so a junior stylist is never booked for a balayage. When someone is sick, block their day and move their clients in a few clicks.
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Showcase your services on a branded booking page
Our salon scheduling software functions as a no-code website builder and automatically creates a dedicated booking page. This page serves as a platform to showcase your services and calendar, enabling your clients to conveniently schedule appointments 24/7. Select from a range of predefined themes and personalize them with your brand's colors, patterns, and logo, ensuring a seamless brand experience. Furthermore, you can embed the booking widget on your website and enable clients to book appointments instantly.
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Prevent double bookings with calendar sync
Connect each team member's Google or Outlook calendar. Personal events block booking slots automatically, and every new salon appointment appears in their calendar the moment it's booked.
Switch from your current salon booking system in an afternoon
Moving from another booking tool doesn't mean starting over. Three steps and your clients are booking with Trafft.
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Import your clients
Upload your client list and notes, so regulars don't have to re-enter their details. Available on the Mini plan and up.
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Add services and staff
Set prices, durations and which stylist performs each service, then add everyone's working hours.
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Share your new booking link
Update your website, Instagram bio and Google profile, and new bookings start landing in Trafft.
Best salon booking software for small salons: Trafft vs Vagaro vs Square vs Fresha
Here's how Trafft compares with three of the most popular salon platforms.
| Feature | Trafft | Vagaro | Square | Fresha |
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| Starting price | Free; paid from $7.99/mo | $23.99/mo (limited-time rate) + $10/mo per extra calendar | Free plan; Plus $49/mo per location | $19.95/mo (1 person); $14.95/mo per team member |
| Free plan | Yes (1 user, 100 appts/mo) | No | Yes | No |
| Booking commission | None | None in the US | None | 20% on new marketplace clients (min. $6) |
| Card processing (in person) | Your own Stripe, PayPal, Square, Mollie or Authorize.net rates | From 2.29% + 19¢ | From 2.4% + 15¢ (2.6% + 15¢ on Free) | 2.29% + 20¢ |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 30 days | 30 days (Plus and Premium) | 7 days, no card |
| POS hardware and inventory | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Online booking, reminders and staff scheduling without POS lock-in | Salons that need POS and inventory | Salons already on Square payments | Salons that want marketplace exposure |
US pricing from each provider's public pricing and support pages, checked September 2026. Plans and fees change; check each provider's site for current terms. Sources: Vagaro pricing, Vagaro processing fees, Square Appointments pricing, Fresha pricing.
Beauty salon booking software for every type of salon
Whatever you offer, Trafft books the right service with the right professional, for the right amount of time.
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Hair salons
A hair salon online booking system that matches each cut, colour and treatment to the right stylist and time.
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Beauty salons
Book facials, waxing and brows with add-ons and patch-test intake questions.
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Nail salons
Handle short, back-to-back appointments without gaps in the calendar.
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Spas
Match each treatment to the right therapist, with group bookings for spa days.
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Massage studios
Offer sessions of different lengths and let clients add extras when they book.
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Lash and brow studios
Schedule infills automatically with recurring appointments.
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Tattoo and piercing studios
Take deposits and collect consent details before the session.
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Barbershops
Walk-in-style speed with online booking for every barber's chair.
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Free salon booking software to start. $7.99/month when you grow.
No booking commissions, no setup fees, cancel anytime.
Frequently asked questions
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What is salon booking software?
Salon booking software is an online tool that lets clients book, reschedule and pay for salon appointments themselves, 24/7. It syncs each stylist’s availability, sends automatic reminders, and gives the salon one calendar for every service, team member and location.
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How much does salon booking software cost?
Trafft has a free plan for one user and up to 100 appointments a month. Paid plans start at $29/month (Mini) and go up to $199/month (Business) for larger teams, with up to 25% off on annual billing.
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Are there hidden fees or booking commissions?
No. Trafft charges a flat monthly plan and takes no commission on your bookings. Card payments go through your own Stripe, PayPal, Square, Mollie or Authorize.net account at their standard rates.
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Is there a contract or minimum commitment?
No. You can switch plans or cancel anytime, start with a 14-day free trial without a credit card, and paid plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Does Trafft include a salon POS system?
Trafft focuses on online booking, scheduling and payments at the time of booking. It doesn’t sell POS hardware or track retail inventory, so salons that need a till and stock control usually pair it with a separate POS.
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How does salon booking software reduce no-shows?
It sends automatic email and SMS reminders before every appointment and can take a deposit when the client books. Clients who can reschedule themselves also cancel earlier, so you can rebook the slot.
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Can I move my clients from another booking system?
Yes. On the Mini plan and higher you can import your client list and notes, then share your new booking link on your website, Instagram and Google profile.
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Is Trafft suitable for a small salon or a solo stylist?
Yes. Solo stylists can run on the free plan, and small salons with 2–5 staff typically use Mini or Growth. You can upgrade as you add chairs or locations.
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Do I need technical skills to set it up?
No. You add services, staff and working hours from the dashboard, and the booking website is built without code. One Capterra reviewer reports having everything set up in about five hours.
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Can clients book from Google and Instagram?
Add your Trafft booking link to your Instagram and Facebook bios, embed the form on your website, and on the Business plan clients can book directly from Google Search and Maps through Reserve with Google.
Feel free to reach out to our friendly team for help.