Considering Optios for your salon?
Here's how Salonify compares — honest, factual, no fluff.
Quick verdict
Pricing: Subscription roughly 49–149 EUR/month per location
Commission: No marketplace; subscription model with no per-booking commission.
Best for salons that want a free entry tier, Stripe Connect payouts and 12 UI languages.
Side-by-side: Salonify vs Optios
Every row is checked against the competitor's public pricing and product pages.
| Feature | Salonify | Optios |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | 0 EUR | ≈49 EUR/mo |
| Consumer marketplace SEO | ||
| Native customer mobile app | ||
| Native staff app | ||
| UI languages | 12 | 3 |
| Built-in loyalty points | ||
| Built-in referral program | ||
| Multi-currency payouts | ||
| Full POS system | ||
| Belgian VAT reporting | on roadmap | |
| Gift cards |
Why salons switch to Salonify from Optios
These are the most-cited reasons in our migration calls.
Salonify starts free vs Optios' 49 EUR/month minimum.
Salonify's marketplace gives exposure across BE/FR/LU consumer search — Optios offers no discovery.
Native customer mobile app; Optios clients book via web widget only.
Built-in referral program at no extra cost.
12 UI languages vs 3.
Where Optios still wins
We won't pretend we beat them on everything.
Feature-rich POS with Belgian VAT compliance built in.
Very strong local Bancontact + Mollie integration — seamless for BE salons.
Hands-on Belgian support team with in-country salon expertise.
We import your existing data
Migration difficulty: Easy. Typical migration: 2–5 days.
Talk to our migration teamPricing at a glance
Stripe Connect · 12 languages · TWINT, Apple Pay, Google Pay
No marketplace; subscription model with no per-booking commission.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salonify cheaper than Optios?
For most independent salons, yes. Salonify has a genuinely free tier; Optios's entry plan is Subscription roughly 49–149 EUR/month per location. Heavy users with multi-location chains should still run the math against their booking volume.
How long does migration from Optios take?
Migration difficulty is Easy — Typical migration: 2–5 days. Most teams are fully live within a week.
Does Salonify support multi-currency like Optios?
Yes. Salonify uses Stripe Connect with payouts in EUR, CHF, GBP, USD, JPY, KRW, THB and more — your choice, into your own bank account.
Can I keep my Optios reviews when I migrate?
Most platforms (including Optios) treat reviews as platform-owned data and don't expose an export. We help you set up a review-collection campaign for your existing clients during the first 30 days, so you rebuild a 5-star reputation quickly.
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