Nail salon owners asking how much software costs usually want one number to compare. But software for nail salons is quoted by each salon's model and size, so a two-chair salon and an eight-technician salon get two different quotes. Owners can do three things themselves: know what the price is based on, know what a nail salon package must include so they do not buy a generic sales system by mistake, and estimate how much they are losing while still keeping a paper book.
What nail salon management software prices are based on
Ordersys nail management software is quoted by salon size, with no setup fee. Before asking for a price, have this information ready:
| Factor | Why it affects the price | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Number of salons | Each salon has its own schedule, technicians and reports | Salons running now and planned |
| Number of technicians, chairs | Appointments are scheduled by technician and chair; commission is calculated per person | Number of main and assistant technicians, number of nail stations |
| How you sell | Selling single visits differs from selling multi-session combos | Whether you sell combos or multi-session cards |
| Equipment | The software price does not include hardware | Computers, tablets, receipt printers you already have |
| Term | Paying several years upfront locks in the price | Whether you plan to pay monthly or upfront |
On-site installation and training cost nothing extra, with a lifetime warranty. The team enters your initial price list so the salon can use it from day one.
What a nail salon software package should include
A nail salon has two things generic sales software cannot handle: prices are not fixed per item, and each technician's income is tied to individual tickets. A package for nail salons should have:
- A price list that separates base services from add-ons: a gel set is the base price; rhinestones, nail art, ombre and extensions are separate add-ons; technicians pick them on screen, so the quote is the same no matter who gives it. Combos and time-slot pricing are available.
- Commission per ticket: rates by service or by sales; when two technicians work on one client, it is split on the same ticket, and technicians see their share every day.
- Nail design photos in the client profile: saved per visit, with polish colour, gel brand and preferred length.
- Booking by technician and free time slot, Zalo reminders before appointments, filtering clients who have not returned for a while to send offers; loyalty points and membership tiers.
- Payment and shift close: cash, card, bank transfer, printed bill or e-invoice; at the end of the day you see revenue, each technician's commission and best-selling designs, and the owner can check on a phone.
Hidden costs of running a nail salon with a paper book
Not paying for software does not mean the salon pays nothing; nobody just writes it in the expense book:
| Item | What usually happens | How to estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Different quotes from different technicians | Same design, each technician quotes a different price; clients compare visits and the salon gives a discount to keep the peace | Number of discounts given in a week |
| Add-ons not charged | Extra rhinestones or a few more painted nails, but the ticket shows only the base price | Check a few dozen tickets with add-ons |
| Commission calculated by hand | Adding up tickets at month end; when two technicians share a client, arguments start easily | Hours spent calculating and number of corrections |
| Redoing work because of the wrong design | The client wants "same as last time" but nobody remembers the colour or gel brand | Number of fixes and redos in a month |
| Regular clients drifting away | Regulars usually come back every 3–4 weeks; when they stop, nobody notices | Number of regulars who have not returned in two months |
How to separate base prices from add-ons is in the article nail salon price list: base services and add-ons; splitting money when one client goes through several technicians is in one client, several technicians: splitting payment and commission.
Is it worth it: check it yourself in 7 days
Even a small two-chair salon already has the three most time-consuming tasks: quoting, splitting commission, remembering clients. Use the 7-day free trial and do the salon's daily work: enter the real price list including add-ons, record the technician on every ticket, take design photos for a few regular clients. At the end of the week, compare each technician's commission with your manual calculation and with the items in the table above. If discounts and missed add-ons alone exceed one month of software fees, the answer is clear.
Get a quote for your salon's size
Ordersys nail management software is quoted by salon size, with no setup fee, and includes on-site installation and training. See Ordersys plans on the pricing page, sign up for the 7-day free trial, or message on Zalo or call 090 750 1000 for a quote for your salon. If you are comparing several systems, also read what nail salon management software needs.
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