Frequently asked questions
How much does online appointment software cost for a hair salon in the Netherlands?
Online appointment software for a hair salon in the Netherlands costs between €26.50 and €59 per month for the full feature set on fixed plans. 1Kappersoftware ZZP bundle sits at €26.50, Da Vinci starts at €27.95 plus add-ons and Salonized Pro at €59. CelerBook works differently: every feature for €0.25 per appointment, capped at €30 per month plus €5 per active staff member. A solo stylist never goes above €35.
What is the cheapest hair salon software with online booking?
The cheapest hair salon software with online booking in the Netherlands is EsSalon at €14.95 and 1Kappersoftware ZZP at €26.50 per month, both with limited features. CelerBook drops below those for smaller salons and still ships everything: €0.25 per appointment, capped at €30 per month plus €5 per active staff member. At 60 appointments that is €13.75; at 40 appointments €8.75. The first 5 appointments are free every month.
Is there hair salon software without a fixed contract?
Yes, most Dutch hair salon software has been month-to-month since 2023. Salonized Pro at €59, Da Vinci at €27.95 and EsSalon at €14.95 all work without an annual contract. Competitors do hide features behind Pro or Premium tiers. CelerBook bills per booking, not per monthly subscription: €0.25 per appointment, capped at €30 plus €5 per active staff member. No setup fee, first 5 appointments free every month.
What does booking an appointment in CelerBook cost per month?
Booking an appointment in CelerBook costs €0.25, capped at €30 per month plus €5 per active staff member. A solo salon never goes above €35; with 2 staff it is €40. At 20 appointments you pay 5 free plus 15 × €0.25 = €3.75 per month. At 100 appointments that is 95 × €0.25 = €23.75. Clients pay in the salon, no online deposit required.
Is there a free trial for hair salon software?
Most Dutch hair salon software offers 14 or 30 days of free trial, after which a fixed monthly fee starts. Salonized gives 14 days, 1Kappersoftware 60 days. CelerBook works differently: the first 5 appointments are free every month, no matter how long you have been a user. After that you pay €0.25 per appointment, capped at €30 plus €5 per active staff member. Every user has every feature from day one. No credit card required at signup.
What is a cheaper alternative to Salonized for a hair salon?
A cheaper alternative to Salonized for a hair salon is CelerBook. Salonized Pro costs a flat €59 for the full package with marketing and analytics. Here every user gets the common salon features (client cards, multi-staff calendar, automatic reminders) for €0.25 per appointment, capped at €30 plus €5 per active staff member. At 80 appointments for a solo stylist that is €18.75 versus €59. No Starter, no Pro, no Premium.
Is there hair salon software with a lower fee than Treatwell?
Yes, fixed-price hair salon software runs structurally lower than Treatwell. Treatwell charges 35 percent commission on every new-client booking plus 2 percent transaction fees on online payments. CelerBook uses €0.25 per appointment, capped at €30 plus €5 per active staff member, regardless of whether the client is new or returning. For a salon with 100 appointments at €35 that adds up to hundreds of euros saved per month. No contract.
Can hair salon software send automatic SMS reminders?
Yes, automatic SMS reminders are fully active in CelerBook. The rate is €0.11 ex VAT per appointment with SMS enabled, on top of the €0.25 platform rate. Not capped: you pay for what you use. No subscription bundle with an SMS limit, the way competitors lock SMS behind a Pro tier. Twilio delivers the message, so international numbers work too. First 5 appointments free every month.
Does online hair salon software work on mobile devices?
Yes, modern online appointment software for a hair salon runs on iPhone and Android through the browser, with no app installation needed. CelerBook is built as a responsive web app and works on screens from 320 pixels wide. Clients book via a link or in-salon QR code and finish in around 45 seconds. A native iOS and Android app is also available for the salon owner. No contract, first 5 appointments free every month.
Which Dutch hair salon software has no tiers or feature locks?
Most providers split features into Starter, Basic or Pro plans. Salonized Pro at €59 unlocks marketing and analytics; Da Vinci sells online payments separately. CelerBook works without tiers: client cards, multi-staff calendar, automatic reminders, your own subdomain and a KPI dashboard all sit inside the base rate of €0.25 per appointment. The cap is €30 per month plus €5 per active staff member. First 5 appointments free every month.
How does a no-show policy work legally for a Dutch hair salon?
A Dutch hair salon may charge a no-show fee provided the policy was clearly communicated to the client in advance, under Dutch contract law. The Consumentenbond cites 25 percent of the treatment price as a common amount. CelerBook shows the no-show policy on every online booking and in the confirmation email, so the client explicitly accepts the rate. Clients pay in the salon, so the fee is invoiced afterwards. No contract.
Does hair salon software comply with GDPR for client data?
Hair salon software running inside the EU must comply with GDPR for client data, access requests and deletion requests. CelerBook hosts data in Germany at Hetzner and signs a data processing agreement at signup. The salon is the data controller; the software vendor is the processor. Dutch tax retention is 7 years for accounting and 5 years for reservations. No contract, first 5 appointments free every month.