Saloria vs ZetaBarber: which app to choose for your barbershop
ZetaBarber is an Italian subscription app built for barbershops, with WhatsApp reminders and in-app payments. Saloria gives you a free calendar, online booking, client records, a salon website and a product showcase, all connected and with no commissions.
Comparison written by Saloria, one of the two products compared. ZetaBarber data from its official Italian pricing page, checked on 8 November 2026: terms may change.
Saloria and ZetaBarber compared
| Aspect | ZetaBarber (Italian price list) | Saloria |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Basic €299.90/year; Premium €479.90/year (excl. VAT) | Free with no expiry; Basic from $19.90 a month (annual) |
| Trial | First month free, no card | The Free plan never expires; 7-day trial of paid plans |
| Commissions | On in-app payments: 2.9% + €0.15 (Basic), 2.5% + €0.15 (Premium) | No commissions |
| Reminders | In app and on WhatsApp | Email confirmations and reminders |
| Client records | Client data and analytics | Client records included on Free (up to 200 visible) |
| Salon website | Profile in the barbershop directory | Free one-page website, linked to bookings |
| Product showcase | Product sales on the platform | Online showcase included (complete from Basic) |
| Online payments | Yes, with fees | Coming soon; today clients pay in the salon |
| Consultation with face and hair analysis | Not stated | In every plan, Free included |
Official sources checked on 8 November 2026
ZetaBarber’s model
ZetaBarber’s published Italian price list has two plans: Basic at €299.90 a year (€24.99 a month) and Premium at €479.90 a year (€39.99 a month), excluding VAT, with the first month free and no credit card required. Payments collected through the platform carry a fee of 2.9% + €0.15 on Basic and 2.5% + €0.15 on Premium. The price list mentions in-app and WhatsApp reminders, a waiting list and staff accounts; the site also lists barbershops by city.
Saloria’s model
Saloria starts with a Free plan that never expires: salon calendar, booking page with link and QR code, email confirmations and reminders, client records, a one-page salon website and a product showcase. Everything is connected: clients book from your website or your link and show up in your calendar and in their record, with no app to download and no commissions. Individual professional calendars start with Basic; consultation, analysis, reports, matching and AI previews are included in every plan.
When ZetaBarber is the better fit
If you want automatic WhatsApp reminders, upfront in-app payments and a public directory of barbershops where clients can find you, ZetaBarber covers those needs. Factor the subscription and the payment fees into your own volume.
When Saloria is the better fit
If you want to start with no subscription, keep every booking free of commission and have your website, calendar, clients and showcase in one place, Saloria is built for that. Online payments are coming soon; today clients pay in the shop. The guided consultation, face and hair analysis, reports, matching and indicative AI previews are included in every plan; Free includes 10 consultations a month.
How to get started
- Count your bookings and team members in a typical month.
- Add up the subscription and the fees on payments you would collect in the app.
- Decide whether you need automatic WhatsApp reminders or email reminders are enough.
- Open Saloria for free, set up your services and try a booking from your own link.
Discover Saloria features
Learn more with the guides
Frequently asked questions
Is Saloria really free?
Yes. The Free plan has no expiry and asks for no credit card. It includes up to 200 appointments a month and 200 visible clients; for higher numbers or per-team-member calendars you need a paid plan.
Does ZetaBarber charge fees?
According to its published price list, on payments handled through the platform: 2.9% + €0.15 on Basic and 2.5% + €0.15 on Premium. Check the current terms before switching on payments.
Does Saloria send WhatsApp reminders?
Today Saloria sends confirmations and reminders by email, even on the Free plan. Automatic WhatsApp reminders are not included.
Can I switch from ZetaBarber to Saloria?
Yes: set up your services, import or add your clients and share your new booking link. Keep both calendars running only during the switch, to avoid double bookings.
Saloria editorial team. Data checked on 8 November 2026 on the official pages listed. Features not described in those sources are not assumed to be missing.