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SARA or Saloon: compare what you do every day

We put Saloon and SARA side by side on costs and features, including where SARA does more.

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Saloon and SARA side by side

SARA Salonsoft is a Dutch system that runs in the browser. There is a plan for just the calendar and online booking (Planner) and there are plans with checkout, stock and reports. SARA sends notifications by email and SMS, has online payments in the plans with checkout and moves your data over for free. Saloon sends reminders by email and has no online payments yet. You import your clients and products yourself from Excel or CSV.

  1. Pricing model

    Saloon

    Fixed subscription; monthly or yearly billing

    SARA

    Planner €9.95 a month plus €2 per extra employee; with checkout from €19.95

  2. Online booking

    Saloon

    Your own salon page on Saloon.nl and a booking link

    SARA

    Online booking in every plan

  3. Payments

    Saloon

    No online payments yet; you record payments at checkout

    SARA

    Online payments in the plans with checkout

  4. Reminders

    Saloon

    By email, 24 hours and 1 hour before

    SARA

    Email and SMS

  5. Switching

    Saloon

    You import clients and products yourself from Excel or CSV

    SARA

    Free switching service

  6. App

    Saloon

    Web app: runs in the browser, add it to your home screen

    SARA

    Runs in the browser on any device

Information about SARA checked in October 2026 on their public website. Always check their own site for current prices and terms.

Choose Saloon if

  • You want your own salon page and a booking link for your website and social media.
  • You sell gift cards and want a waitlist and reviews.
  • Email reminders are enough for your clients.
  • Your clients pay in the salon, not online.

Choose SARA if

  • You want to send SMS reminders.
  • You want clients to pay online.
  • You want someone else to move your data over for you.

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How much does SARA cost?

According to the SARA site, the Planner plan costs €9.95 a month for one employee, plus €2 per extra employee. The plans with checkout, stock and reports start at €19.95 a month for one employee and go up with the size of your team. SARA can be cancelled monthly, with no setup costs. Check the SARA site for current prices.

How much does Saloon cost compared with SARA?

With monthly billing, Saloon costs a fixed monthly fee. Yearly billing gives you two months free, with no commission per booking. Which system is cheaper for you depends on your team and the plan you choose. You try Saloon free for 14 days first.

Does Saloon send SMS reminders like SARA?

Not yet; that is planned. Reminders now go out by email, 24 hours and 1 hour before the appointment. SARA sends notifications by email and SMS.

Can I try Saloon for free first?

Yes, for 14 days, without a credit card. Use Saloon alongside SARA during that time and compare at your own pace.

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