How Do They Compare?
 MioSalon |
 Pabau |
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|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Pay-as-you-go starting from $5/month | Starting from $50/month + user fees |
| Platform Type | All-in-One Salon & Spa Management Software | Clinic & MedSpa Software |
| Customer Support | Live Chat, Phone, Email & Unlimited Trainings | Email & Chat |
| Industry Focus | Purpose-built for Salons & Spas | MedSpas & Clinics |
| Core Features | Online Booking, POS, Inventory, Marketing Automation, CRM, Reporting, Multi-location | EMR, Booking, CRM |
| Target Business Size | Solo Professionals to Enterprise & Multi-chain | Medical Clinics |
| Hidden Charges / Booking Commission | 0% Booking Commission, No Hidden Fees | Per-user pricing adds up quickly |
| Operation Efficiency | Built-in tools simplify daily salon management from one dashboard | Medical-focused, overly complex for standard salons |
Why Pay $300/Month Just to Give Your Team Access?
Pabau charges roughly $62 per user, per month. For a medical clinic, that makes sense. For a salon with 5 stylists, a receptionist, and a manager, that's over $400/month just for basic access before you even factor in per-credit messaging costs.
MioSalon never charges per user. Whether you have 2 stylists or 20, you pay based on the feature modules you need, starting from just $5/month. Add your entire team, give everyone their own login, and set custom permissions all without adding a single dollar to your monthly bill.
A Platform That Speaks Your Language Not a Doctor's
Pabau is built for medical clinics with EMRs and clinical forms, making it complex for standard salon staff to learn and use.
MioSalon is purpose-built exclusively for salons and spas:
- Rapid appointment workflows, not medical intake
- Customizable commission tracking for stylists
- Online booking & loyalty programs designed for salons
- WhatsApp & SMS marketing to drive repeat visits
Your team learns it in minutes, not weeks.
Talk to Your Clients Without Counting Pennies
Pabau uses a credit-based system for messaging. Every SMS reminder or automated text costs a credit, which can quickly inflate your monthly bill if you have an active, high-volume salon.
MioSalon offers messaging at competitive local rates across SMS and WhatsApp. No confusing credit systems. Send appointment reminders, promotional campaigns, and follow-up messages at prices that make sense for your region.
Your Payments | Your Gateway | Your Rates
MioSalon integrates with 6+ payment gateways including popular local providers in your region:
- Choose the gateway with the lowest transaction fees
- Use hardware you already own
- Keep your existing merchant relationships
Whether you use Stripe, Razorpay, PayFast, Paystack, Xendit, or another supported gateway the choice is yours.
See the Difference for Yourself
The best way to understand how MioSalon compares is to experience it firsthand. Book a free, personalized demo and we'll walk you through everything tailored to your salon's needs. No pressure. No commitments.
