Professional nail technician working with a client

Nail salon booking software · $14.99/month · Unlimited staff

Nail Salon Software That Keeps Every Appointment Polished

Book manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gel, fills and nail art with the right time—then carry each visit into client notes, walk-ins, deposits, checkout, inventory, payroll and rebooking.

24/7 nail bookingWalk-ins + waitlistsUnlimited nail techsOptional SANAA AI receptionist

Book With AI membership is $14.99/month. SANAA calling plans are optional and billed separately.

Direct answer

What should nail salon booking software manage?

It should let clients select the right service, technician and time while protecting the real duration of the work. A complete nail salon system then connects appointments to walk-ins, client color and design history, deposits, POS, supplies, staff, payroll, loyalty and reporting. Book With AI brings those workflows together for one $14.99 monthly membership.

$14.99

per month

Unlimited staff included

From booking to the next fill

Nail Salon Management Tools That Work Together

The strongest nail salon software understands service time, walk-in flow, design preferences, product sales and the repeat cycle—not only empty calendar slots.

Online booking for every nail service

Give clients 24/7 booking for manicures, pedicures, gel, acrylic, dip powder, builder gel, Gel-X, fills, removals, repairs and nail art with the right duration and price.

  • Service-specific duration and price
  • Add-ons and upgrades
  • Booking link and QR code
  • Customer app and salon directory

A calendar that protects the real service time

Control working hours, booking notice, processing time, setup and cleanup buffers, blocked time and technician availability so an online booking fits the day you can deliver.

  • Day, 3-day, week and month views
  • Notice periods and buffers
  • Repeat visits and recurring bookings
  • Waitlist and cancellation-gap recovery

Walk-ins, queues and technician assignment

Track walk-ins without losing scheduled clients, assign the right nail tech, record service needs and keep the appointment connected to the client profile and checkout.

  • Walk-in intake
  • Waitlist actions
  • Staff and service matching
  • Appointment status visibility

Client color, shape and design history

Remember preferred nail shape, length, colors, design notes, allergies, sensitivities, photos and service history so every return visit starts with useful context.

  • Client notes and photos
  • Color and design preferences
  • Service and purchase history
  • Forms, waivers and signatures

Deposits, nail salon POS and checkout

Connect booking to deposits, cards on file, payment links, tips, discounts, split payments, products, gift cards, store credit, receipts and refunds.

  • Deposits and no-show policies
  • Card, cash and payment links
  • Tips and split payments
  • Receipts, refunds and balances

Polish, supplies and retail inventory

Track professional supplies and retail products, record expenses and connect product sales to checkout and reporting instead of managing a separate inventory sheet.

  • Inventory and retail sales
  • Expense and receipt records
  • Product checkout
  • Revenue and profitability reporting

Solo nail techs, booth renters and salon teams

Start with one calendar or add every tech, assistant and manager. Book With AI includes unlimited staff with schedules, roles, clock-in tools, commissions and pay workflows.

  • Unlimited staff included
  • Roles and permissions
  • Clock-in, breaks and time off
  • Commissions, pay runs and stubs

Rebooking, loyalty and repeat revenue

Turn a first visit into a regular schedule with reminders, rebooking prompts, reviews, memberships, packages, gift cards, rewards and targeted client campaigns.

  • Rebooking and review requests
  • Memberships and packages
  • Gift cards and group gifting
  • Points, stamps and rewards

Built around the service menu

From Express Manicures to Detailed Nail Art

Create a clear service menu instead of forcing every appointment into one generic block. Each service or add-on can carry the time, price, instructions and eligible technician it needs.

Natural nail care

Classic, express and spa manicures and pedicures with separate timing, pricing and add-ons.

Gel services

Gel polish, structured gel, builder gel, overlays, soak-offs and maintenance appointments.

Extensions and enhancements

Acrylic, Gel-X, dip powder, full sets, fills, rebalance, repairs and removals.

Nail art and upgrades

French tips, chrome, charms, hand-painted art, length, shape and complexity upgrades.

Mobile and home-based services

Travel notes, addresses, setup buffers, service areas and mobile checkout.

Multi-tech salons

Individual schedules, service eligibility, permissions, commissions, payroll and performance reporting.

Buyer’s guide

Ten Questions Before You Choose

A low starting price can become expensive after staff, required tiers, add-ons, processing and marketplace fees. Test the real nail workflow and calculate the full cost.

01

Can each nail service have its own timing?

A manicure, full set, fill, removal and detailed art should not share one generic duration.

02

Can clients select upgrades without breaking the calendar?

Length, art, repair and removal add-ons need enough extra time and a clear price.

03

Can it manage walk-ins and appointments together?

A busy nail salon needs queue visibility without double-booking technicians or losing client history.

04

Can it protect long appointments?

Compare deposits, cards on file, reminders, cancellation cutoffs, refunds and no-show fees.

05

Can a returning client’s preferences be remembered?

Look for photos, color and shape notes, allergies, products used, signed forms and service history.

06

Does pricing rise with every nail tech?

Calculate the base plan, per-user fees, required tiers, add-ons, payment costs and marketplace fees.

07

Does checkout connect to products and tips?

Test payment links, retail, tips, gift cards, store credit, split payments, receipts and refunds.

08

Can it support payroll and booth-renter workflows?

Review permissions, schedules, clock-in, commissions, earnings, pay runs, stubs and rent collection needs.

09

Can it bring clients back?

Rebooking, recurring visits, waitlists, reviews, loyalty, memberships and targeted campaigns matter after checkout.

10

Can the business run from a phone?

A nail tech should be able to manage the calendar, client context and payments away from a front desk.

Official-source price context

Nail Salon Software Comparison

Book With AI publishes a $14.99 monthly membership with unlimited staff. The table uses competitors’ published information to show how starting prices, staff charges, feature tiers and marketplace fees can affect the total.

PlatformPublished price contextTeam pricingNail-business contextSource
Book With AIBWA$14.99/monthUnlimited staff includedNail booking, clients, walk-ins, POS, inventory, payroll workflows, loyalty and directory discovery with no Book With AI new-client acquisition feeOfficial page ↗
GlossGenius$28 Standard; $56 Gold; $168 Platinum monthlyTeam capabilities and staff ranges vary by planBeauty-focused booking, POS, client management, marketing, inventory, payroll and reportingOfficial page ↗
Vagaro$23.99/month introductory; $30 regular price displayed$10/month per additional employee calendar up to seven licensesNail and salon scheduling, walk-ins, marketplace, deposits, client notes, loyalty and optional add-onsOfficial page ↗
Fresha$19.95/month Independent$14.95/month per bookable team memberNail booking, payments, inventory, team tools and marketplace; marketplace-discovered new clients can carry a 20% one-time fee with a $6 minimumOfficial page ↗
Booksy$29.99/month + tax$20/month per additional userBooking, business profile and marketplace; optional Boost can charge 30% of a new client’s first visitOfficial page ↗
DaySmart Salon$29 Basic; $69 Deluxe; $149 Deluxe Growth; $199 Premium monthlyPublished tiers list 1, 3 or 6 users; unlimited users are contact-pricedSalon scheduling, walk-ins, deposits and payments; payroll, forms, loyalty and advanced operations depend on tierOfficial page ↗

Research reviewed November 11, 2026. Book With AI publishes this page and is not an independent comparison service. Prices, taxes, plan limits, payment fees and features can change. Verify current terms on each linked official page before purchasing.

Optional AI receptionist

SANAA Can Book While Your Hands Are Busy

SANAA—Smart Automated Network Assistant Agent—is Book With AI’s optional multilingual AI receptionist. She is designed to answer calls in a natural human voice, explain approved nail services and policies, check live availability, book, reschedule, cancel, suggest relevant add-ons and support waitlist actions.

SANAA calling plans are optional and billed separately from the $14.99 Book With AI membership. SANAA is modular; businesses using another compatible platform can contact Book With AI to discuss integration.

Frequently asked questions

Nail Salon Booking Software FAQ

What is nail salon booking software?+

Nail salon booking software lets clients choose a nail service, technician and available time online. A complete nail salon management platform can also connect the booking to client notes, deposits, walk-ins, checkout, inventory, staff, payroll workflows, marketing, loyalty and reporting.

How much does Book With AI cost for a nail salon?+

Book With AI publishes a $14.99 monthly membership with unlimited staff included. Optional SANAA AI receptionist calling plans are billed separately.

Is Book With AI suitable for an independent nail tech?+

Yes. Book With AI supports independent, home-based, mobile, booth-renting and suite-based nail techs as well as multi-tech nail salons.

Can clients book manicures, pedicures, acrylics and nail art online?+

Yes. A business can create services with their own duration, price, instructions and eligible staff, including manicures, pedicures, gel, acrylic, dip, builder gel, Gel-X, fills, removals, repairs and nail-art add-ons.

Can I add extra time for long nails or detailed nail art?+

Services and add-ons can carry their own timing and pricing so the calendar can reserve more time for length, complexity, removal, repair or detailed design work.

Can Book With AI manage nail salon walk-ins?+

Book With AI includes walk-in and waitlist workflows so a business can record unscheduled demand, assign a technician and keep the visit connected to client history and checkout.

Can I collect a deposit for a nail appointment?+

Book With AI supports deposits, cards on file, payment links and business-defined cancellation or no-show policies to help protect reserved appointment time.

Can I save nail colors, shapes, allergies and design photos?+

Yes. Client profiles can hold notes, photos, preferences, allergies or sensitivities, forms, documents and service history. Businesses should only collect information they need and handle it responsibly.

Does Book With AI include nail salon POS and inventory?+

Book With AI connects appointments to checkout, tips, discounts, products, gift cards, receipts and refunds. It also supports inventory, retail sales, expense records and business reporting.

Does Book With AI charge for each nail tech?+

No. Unlimited staff are included in the Book With AI membership. Staff can have individual permissions, services, schedules, clock-in tools, earnings and time-off workflows.

Can Book With AI help with nail salon payroll?+

Book With AI includes clock-in and break tracking, commissions, pay-period calculations, adjustments, pay runs and downloadable pay stubs. The business remains responsible for wage payments, taxes and employment compliance.

Can clients discover my nail salon in the app?+

The Book With AI customer app includes a beauty-business directory with services, prices, work photos, ratings and reviews. Book With AI does not charge the professional a new-client acquisition fee for directory discovery.

Can an AI receptionist book nail appointments?+

SANAA is Book With AI’s optional multilingual AI receptionist. She is designed to answer calls in a natural human voice, explain approved services and policies, check live availability, book, reschedule, cancel, suggest relevant add-ons and support waitlist actions.

What should I compare before choosing nail salon software?+

Compare the true monthly cost, staff charges, payment and marketplace fees, service and add-on timing, walk-ins, deposits, client notes, POS, inventory, payroll, marketing, reporting, mobile access, data migration and support.

Keep the Calendar Full—and Keep Every Client Coming Back

Book With AI connects nail appointments, client preferences, walk-ins, deposits, checkout and unlimited staff in one $14.99 monthly membership.

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