Free Scheduling Software for Salons
Professional Booking Without the Price Tag
Everything you need to run your salon's scheduling—completely free. Online booking, reminders, and more.
No credit card required. Free forever.
Why Free Scheduling Works for Salons
For many salons businesses, scheduling software sits near the bottom of the budget priority list—right below rent, supplies, and payroll. That's exactly why free matters. A zero-cost scheduling tool removes the financial barrier entirely, letting you automate bookings from day one without adding another monthly subscription to the pile.
A free plan won't include every bell and whistle. Advanced features like team scheduling, custom branding, or priority support typically live behind paid tiers—and that's a fair trade-off. What you do get is the core engine: online booking, calendar sync, automated reminders, and a professional client experience that replaces phone tag and paper calendars.
Free is enough when you're a solo operator or small salons team handling a manageable volume of appointments. Once you start adding staff, need granular permissions, or want to eliminate SchedulingKit branding from your booking page, that's the natural point to explore paid options.
What's Included Free
Everything salons need to get started with professional scheduling—at zero cost.
Free vs Paid Plans
Free is powerful. Paid unlocks even more.
Free Plan is Perfect For
Get Started in Minutes
Here's how to set up free scheduling for your salons business.
Add your services
Create service types like haircuts, coloring, and treatments with accurate duration and pricing
Set your hours
Configure your working hours, lunch breaks, and days off so clients only see real availability
Share your booking link
Add your booking page URL to your Instagram bio, Google Business Profile, and salon website
Turn on reminders
Enable email reminders 24 hours before appointments to reduce no-shows by up to 50%
Scheduling Tips for Salons
Pad color appointments with an extra 15 minutes—processing time varies and running over cascades through your whole day
Block a midday break even if you don't always take one; you can release the slot last-minute but can't claw one back
Set different booking windows for new vs returning clients—first-timers need longer consultations
Why the Free Plan Works for Salons
Most solo stylists and booth renters serve 15-25 clients per week—well within the free plan's capacity. You get online booking, email reminders, and a professional booking page without paying a dime until you're ready to hire staff or need SMS notifications.
I couldn't afford expensive software when I started. The free plan had everything I needed to book clients and grow my business.
Free Plan FAQs
Is it really free forever?
Yes! The free plan never expires. Upgrade only if you need team features or SMS reminders.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No credit card required. Sign up and start booking clients in minutes.
Can clients book online for free?
Absolutely. You get a free booking page clients can use 24/7.
What's the catch?
No catch. Free includes our branding on your booking page. Paid plans remove it.
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Further Reading
- SBA: Launch Your Business — Official U.S. Small Business Administration startup guide.
- G2: Free Scheduling Software Reviews — Independent peer reviews of free scheduling tools.
Ready to Start for Free?
Salons businesses schedule free with SchedulingKit