--- description: Review of SalonUltimate Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: SalonUltimate | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Spa Software](/directory/2596/spa/software) > [SalonUltimate](/software/23302/salon-ultimate) # SalonUltimate Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/23302/salon-ultimate Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/23302/salon-ultimate?page=2) > BookedBy is a scheduling and business management platform built for salons, barbershops, spas, and service-based businesses that need more than a traditional appointment calendar. It is especially well suited for businesses that manage a combination of appointments and walk-ins, as well as growing, franchise, and multi-location brands that need consistency without sacrificing flexibility. At the heart of BookedBy is a flexible approach to scheduling. Businesses can bring appointments, walk-ins, real-time wait times, and staff availability together in one experience. First Available and Optimized Booking help make better use of open capacity while still accommodating customers who prefer a specific provider. The result is a schedule designed around how service businesses actually operate—not just how appointments fit on a calendar. BookedBy also helps simplify the entire customer journey. Customers can discover services and book online 24/7 through a customizable BookedBy Client Site, check in using a self-service kiosk, receive accurate wait-time information, complete checkout and payment, leave a tip, and be encouraged to return. Email and SMS marketing tools help businesses stay connected with customers, promote offers, and drive repeat visits. For employees, everyday workflows are designed to be straightforward and repeatable, helping teams spend less time managing software and more time serving customers. Business leaders gain access to reporting, operational tools, customer data, and multi-location visibility to help them better understand and manage performance. BookedBy is particularly valuable for businesses where scheduling flexibility and capacity matter. Rather than forcing a business to choose between an appointment-driven or walk-in model, BookedBy is designed to make both work together—helping capture more visits, improve staff utilization, manage customer expectations, and create a smoother experience. For larger organizations, BookedBy supports the operational needs of multi-location, franchise, and enterprise brands. The platform can provide standardized workflows across locations while allowing businesses to evolve configurations and processes as their needs change. Implementation is supported by the BookedBy team with personalized onboarding and guidance to help businesses configure the platform and get their teams up and running. Ongoing customer support is available seven days a week, giving customers access to real people who understand both the software and the day-to-day needs of service businesses. BookedBy is a strong fit for businesses looking for a long-term technology partner rather than simply another booking tool. From a single location to a complex enterprise brand, BookedBy combines flexible scheduling, customer engagement, operational simplicity, payments, and business management tools in one scalable platform. \*\*Best for:\*\* Salons, barbershops, spas, beauty brands, franchises, and multi-location service businesses that want to optimize appointments and walk-ins, simplify operations, and deliver a better customer experience. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 23 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 23 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: BookedBy - **Founded**: 2011 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$69.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: Pricing is per location / per month. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Management - Appointment Scheduling - Automated client communication - Availability Indicator - Availability Management - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Booking Management - Booth Rental Management - CRM - Calendar Management - Client Communications - Client Database - Client Management - Client Portal - Client Profiles - Commission Management - Communication Management - Confirmations/Reminders ## Integrations (2 total) - QuickBooks Online - Sage Accounting ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Spa Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/2596/spa/software) ## Related Categories - [Spa Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/2596/spa/software) - [Retail Inventory Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/30/inventory-management-software/software) - [Medical Spa Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3851/spa/software) - [Tattoo Studio Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4385/tattoo-studio/software) - [Barbershop Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4677/barbershop/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[ZENOTI](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/346187/zenoti) — 4.4/5 (1283 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Best Salon POS" — 4.0/5 > **Christian** | *9 September 2022* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The transition to Salon Ultimate was easy along with being easier to use functionally . > > **Cons**: NA i love it , my only down is that we didn't use it sooner. > > I use Salon Ultimate every day and it's made clients check in and check out process so much easier along with reporting . ----- ### "Terrific ALL-IN-ONE Salon Spa management software\!" — 5.0/5 > **Brook** | *10 December 2022* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software is so intuitive and easy to learn. Features are clearly designed for industry specific needs and new functions are always being added\! Customer service is top notch\! > > **Cons**: The reports are clunky and the specific data I want in order to make informed business decisions is often not avaible. > > Overall, I really enjoy using this software daily\! ----- ### "Cheap but not worth it." — 3.0/5 > **Danielle** | *2 December 2016* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: The drag and drop appointment feature is very handy. The basic appointment booking is simple. > > **Cons**: The reports need to be streamlined. There are so many to choose from and none that give me the. Inbred I need. > > Over promised and under delivered. I guess this software was not intended for larger spas. The gift certificate tracking is lacking and the reports are incomplete. They have so much potential. I am very disappointed with the customer care and follow up. ----- ### "Salon Owner's Perspective." — 5.0/5 > **Diane** | *28 November 2022* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's intuitive and easy to pick up and become proficient in the feature and functions within the SW. > > **Cons**: Client confirmation reports should be available to the receptionist to be effective in the role. > > The SW is robust and comprehensive, and easy to pick-up within a minimal period of time. They have great online chat and staff support. ----- ### "Salon Ultimate is the most advanced software I have come across" — 5.0/5 > **Ricky** | *12 March 2014* > > I have had the pleasure of being a salon owner since 1993. During the past 21 years salon and spa software has evolved enormously. I have seen many software companies' come and go. In the past we simply needed a cash register. Those days are long gone. Today we require more than just a point of sale at the front desk. We need a tool that can help us manage our business and our clientele history. There are many software choices but for us the decision was clear. Salon Ultimate is the most advanced software I have come across and it becomes more robust with every update. There are new and improved features that are integrated directly to our 8 workstations on a regular basis. These features are designed to make the job of a salon coordinator and salon owners substantially easier. The features in Salon Ultimate are very extensive. They include POS, appointment book, reports, ability for staff to see their schedules on their mobile devices and much more. Marketing and reliability, scheduling and detailed reports are just the core features. We actually save money in the long run with Salon Ultimate's automated email confirmations, online booking, professional guidance and email marketing capability. The service is web based and I review activity from home, confirm appointment requests and even train staff remotely. The most recent bonus was the construction and launching of a mobile app to our website. What other company will give you that? Did I mention that they recommended a firm to build our interactive website and linked the interphase with our network? This makes appointment requests and gift card sales easy to log, track and process directly into our daily sales report. Another important relevant aspect is the exceptional customer service provided by Salon Ultimate. The knowledgeable staff goes above and beyond my expectations. They are always helpful and attentive to our needs, concerns and questions. The staff at Salon Ultimate is not only software designers, they are considered to be our business partners and friends. They advise us, based upon 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, be it hardware decisions, software tutorials or business practices. I can't express highly enough our appreciation for Salon Ultimate. I would recommend the service, software and relationship that we have come to know and trust to anybody looking for the best in salon and spa software. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/23302/salon-ultimate?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/23302/salon-ultimate) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data