US comparison · reviewed September 21, 2026
Strandly vs GlossGenius
A salon platform with booking, payments, marketing and plans for different team sizes.
The short version
Consider GlossGenius for integrated marketing, retail tools and card hardware. Strandly focuses on keeping client history, consultation agreements and the next visit connected. Compare the workflows you need as well as the monthly price.
| Cost | Strandly | GlossGenius |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | $29/month per stylist | $28 Standard / $56 Gold / $168 Platinum monthly; annual discounts available |
| Priced per | Per stylist: one is $29; three are $87/month | Plan and team-size limits apply; Gold is advertised for up to nine staff |
| Commission / new-client fees | No Strandly marketplace or service commission | No marketplace acquisition fee listed on the pricing page |
| Card processing | Stripe card processing fees apply separately; check your connected account’s rates | 2.6%; optional instant payouts cost an additional 1.8% |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card required | Free trial, no card required |
Public pricing checked September 21. Our September 18 trial tested notes, photos, visit edits and waitlist controls; card processing and message delivery were not tested. Prices exclude tax unless stated. Verify your current offer and complete costs before choosing.
Where GlossGenius shines
- Standard includes email/text marketing and inventory.
- Gold adds forms/waivers, Google booking and an automated waitlist.
Where Strandly is different
- Three Strandly stylists cost $87/month. GlossGenius Gold is $56/month within its staff limit; Strandly is not automatically cheaper for teams.
- Strandly keeps dated formulas and accepted quote terms close to the visit. Its staff-operated waitlist and consultation quotes do not replace automated offers or general waivers.
What Strandly does not include
- Waitlist notifications are sent by staff; automatic matching and offers are not included.
- Consultation quotes support a specific visit; general intake forms and signed waivers are not included.
- The full appointment duration is reserved. Booking another client inside processing time and two-way external calendar sync are not supported.
- Tap to Pay, card-reader hardware, payroll, inventory and memberships are not included.
- History import supports notes, formulas and past visits. Photos transfer separately; a complete client-history export is not yet available.
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Frequently asked
Does Strandly include every GlossGenius feature?
No. Use the feature limits below when deciding. A single subscription plan does not mean the two products have the same capabilities.
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