How Do They Compare?
 MioSalon |
 Treatwell |
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|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Pay-as-you-go starting from $5/month | Monthly Subscription + 35% New Client Commission |
| Platform Type | All-in-One Salon & Spa Management Software | Marketplace + Salon Management Software |
| Customer Support | Live Chat, Phone, Email & Unlimited Trainings | Email, Phone & Help Center |
| Industry Focus | Purpose-built for Salons & Spas | Hair, Beauty & Wellness Salons |
| Core Features | Online Booking, POS, Inventory, Marketing Automation, CRM, Reporting, Multi-location | Online Booking, POS, Marketplace Visibility, Basic Inventory |
| Target Business Size | Solo Professionals to Enterprise & Multi-chain | Solo Professionals to Multi-Location Salons |
| Hidden Charges / Booking Commission | 0% Booking Commission, No Hidden Fees | 35% Commission on New Clients (if inactive 12+ months) + Processing Fees |
| Operation Efficiency | Built-in tools simplify daily salon management from one dashboard | Tied to marketplace ecosystem, with risk of losing client loyalty to competitors |
Stop Paying 35% for Your Own Bookings
Treatwell charges a steep 35% commission on every new client booked through their marketplace. While they offer exposure, giving away more than a third of your revenue on top of a monthly subscription makes it incredibly hard to maintain healthy profit margins.
MioSalon operates on a transparent SaaS (Software as a Service) model. You pay a low, predictable monthly fee starting from just $5/month, and you keep 100% of your booking revenue. Whether you process 10 appointments or 1,000, your software costs don't scale up with your hard work.
Your Salon, Your Clients, Your Booking Page
When you use a marketplace like Treatwell, you are essentially paying to build their brand. Your salon is listed right next to dozens of local competitors. If you're fully booked, the platform will gladly suggest another salon down the street to your client.
With MioSalon, your booking page is yours. It's fully whitelabeled to match your brand, and most importantly, it's completely competitor-free. When a client visits your booking link, they see your services, your staff, and your brand nobody else's.
Don't Rent Your Clients. Own Them.
In the Treatwell ecosystem, the clients are ultimately Treatwell users. This restricts how you can market to them, how you can export their data, and how you can build long-term relationships independently of the marketplace.
MioSalon believes your client list is your most valuable asset. You have 100% ownership of your client database. You can export it at any time, run targeted SMS and WhatsApp marketing campaigns on your own terms, and build loyalty programs that keep clients coming back to you, not the marketplace.
Upgrade to a Complete Management Platform
Treatwell offers a solid digital calendar and basic POS, which is fine for getting started. But as your salon grows, you need deeper operational control.
MioSalon is a dedicated, full-suite salon management platform. We offer:
- Advanced Inventory with low-stock alerts and purchase order generation
- Tiered Loyalty Programs including custom memberships, gift cards, and point systems
- Granular Reporting that gives you true business intelligence, not just basic sales totals
- Automated Marketing using local SMS and WhatsApp rates
Don't settle for basic tools. Get the depth your growing business requires.
Keep Your Existing Clients Yours
One of the biggest complaints about marketplace models is the "loyal client tax." If one of your regular clients forgets to use your specific salon link and just opens the Treatwell app to rebook, you might get hit with a processing fee or commission for a client you already earned.
With MioSalon, your clients book directly with you through your website, your social media, or a dedicated booking link. There is zero risk of paying a toll on your returning, loyal customers.
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.
