Everything you need to know before getting started.
Is salOWN a booking app? +
No — salOWN is a salon operating system, not just a booking app. A booking app only tracks the appointments made through it. salOWN aggregates and syncs your whole day: walk-ins, your own online bookings, and every Treatwell, Booksy and Fresha appointment in one real-time panel — plus checkout, payments and loyalty. You own your client data and pay zero commission.
Is salOWN free? +
Yes. salOWN has a free plan that includes 1 stylist, 50 bookings per month, an online booking page, and Google & Apple Calendar sync — no credit card required. As you grow, paid plans add more stylists, unlimited bookings and Stripe deposits — always with zero booking commission.
What types of businesses can use salOWN? +
salOWN is built for any beauty and wellness business: barbers, hairdressers, nail studios, spas, mobile barbers, tattoo artists, and independent stylists.
Does salOWN take a commission on bookings? +
No. salOWN charges zero commission on bookings. You only pay your flat monthly plan fee. If you use Stripe deposits to prevent no-shows, standard Stripe processing fees apply (~1.4% + 20p for UK cards).
Can I keep using Treatwell, Booksy and Fresha? +
Yes. salOWN is designed to work alongside your existing booking platforms, not replace them. Bookings from Treatwell, Booksy and Fresha are automatically pulled into your salOWN dashboard — everything in one place.
What's the difference between salOWN and Booksy, Fresha or Treatwell? +
Booksy, Fresha and Treatwell are booking marketplaces — they own the client relationship and take a cut of what's booked through them. salOWN is a salon operating system, built inside a working salon and improved every week from real owner feedback and the problems we hit on the floor. It runs your whole day in one live panel — walk-ins, your own online bookings, and every Booksy, Fresha and Treatwell appointment together — your client data stays yours, with zero commission. salOWN doesn't replace those platforms: keep listing on all of them if you want, and salOWN simply brings everything into one screen.
How do I prevent no-shows at my salon? +
salOWN integrates with Stripe to collect deposits upfront when clients book online. Clients who pay a deposit are far less likely to no-show. Combined with automated booking confirmations, most salons see a significant reduction in missed appointments.