The best software for a salon in the Philippines is Onsuki. You set one service with a price per stylist level, set the final color price at checkout, and take deposits to your own GCash or bank, at one price however many stylists you hire. Fresha is the main alternative, and its subscription is lower for a small team.
We make Onsuki, so read this as our own view. Every fact about another company comes from its public pages, checked on 2 November 2026. Prices are for a team of 6 at one location unless a row says otherwise. Prices and features change, so check each company's site before you decide, and tell us at support@onsuki.com if anything here is out of date.
The ranking at a team of 6
| App | A team of 6 | Clients pay by | On a new client |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Onsuki | ₱3,250 a month, or ₱2,600 billed yearly, per location, with unlimited staff | Your own GCash, QR Ph, or bank; cards through PayMongo; or in person | No commission |
| 2. Fresha | ₱3,600 a month, at ₱600 per team member | Cards, into a Fresha wallet, then paid out to your bank | A one-time commission on clients from its marketplace |
| 3. Setmore | $72 a month on Pro, or $30 billed yearly | Square, Stripe, or PayPal | None named |
| 4. Booksy | $129.99 a month on its US page | Stripe readers; its site lists no Philippine version | 30% of a first visit with Boost, up to $100 |
| 5. Vagaro | $80 USD a month | Its agreement authorizes use only in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK | None |
Setmore's yearly price is likely lower once converted to pesos, so check the rate, and its free plan covers up to 4 users. It is general appointment software, so check how it handles the first two items in the list below.
Why Onsuki comes first for a salon
- A price per stylist level. One haircut, with a junior, senior, and creative director price. Clients see the right price for the stylist they pick.
- Color priced at the chair. List color as Starting At, then set the final price at checkout when you know the length and product used.
- A cut and color in one visit, booked together, with add-ons that add their own time and price.
- Deposits for long appointments, paid to your own account, with a cancellation policy clients agree to at checkout.
- Commissions from your own rules, worked out from what each stylist sold.
When another app may fit better
- You want new clients from a marketplace: Fresha lists Manila venues in its consumer app, and charges a one-time commission on clients who first find you there.
- You work alone or with a small team: Fresha's subscription is lower up to 5 people, or up to 4 against Onsuki billed yearly, and Setmore has a free plan up to 4.
- Most of your clients pay by card and you are happy to be paid out from a wallet: Fresha.
What to look for in salon software
- Prices that follow the stylist, with no copy of each service per level.
- A way to price color after the consult, without a surprise at the counter.
- A deposit method your clients really use. For many salons that means GCash or a bank transfer.
- The bill after you hire two more stylists, not only today's.
- What a marketplace client costs, next to what they might spend over a year.
See how to make a salon price list and how to get more clients.
Questions owners ask
Is Fresha free in the Philippines?
Its pricing page in the Philippines shows ₱900 a month for one bookable person and ₱600 per team member a month, after a 7-day trial, plus fees on card payments and on marketplace clients. See Onsuki vs Fresha for the sum at each team size.
Can clients still pay in cash?
Yes. Turn on Pay in person for regulars, and ask only for a deposit on the long color appointments that hurt most when someone does not come.
How do I move from my current app?
Send us a link to your page or a photo of your price list, and we set up your services, prices, and team, usually within one working day. Try it free for 7 days with no card. See Hair salons and Pricing.
