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Studioloop vs GlossGenius
The beautifully designed solo-pro platform. Elegant but built for independents, not growing teams.
Flat pricing
Per location, cap at $249/mo
Branded app + loyalty
Built-in, not an add-on
No marketplace tax
No feature gating
The short version
“GlossGenius is great for independent stylists with beautiful templates and simple pricing. StudioLoop is built for salon teams and multi-location businesses with a full retention stack.”
Feature by feature
How they compare
15 metrics that matter when choosing salon software. Every row shows what you get with Studioloop versus GlossGenius.
Studioloop
GlossGenius
Studioloop
$99/mo flat, per location. Price caps at $249/mo for 4+ locations. Every feature included.
GlossGenius
$24/mo (Standard), $48/mo (Gold), $148/mo (Platinum). Features gated by tier.
Studioloop
Stripe-powered. Cards, wallets, and pay-later where available. Direct deposits to your bank.
GlossGenius
Flat 2.6% processing (no per-transaction fee). Free same-day payouts Mon-Thu.
Studioloop
Embeddable widget with 6 themes. Guest-first booking (no login required). QR codes and link sharing.
GlossGenius
Booking site with customization. Beautiful design templates.
Studioloop
No marketplace. Clients book through your channels only. No competitor listings inside the app.
GlossGenius
No marketplace. Owned client base. Focused on direct channels.
Studioloop
Configurable per service. Full prepay or percentage deposits. Card on file.
GlossGenius
Deposits and prepay workflows supported.
Studioloop
Card-on-file enforcement. Automated no-show and late cancellation fees.
GlossGenius
Card on file. No-show prevention tools bundled with deposits.
Studioloop
Push notifications, email, and SMS reminders included in every plan, subject to fair use and anti-abuse protections.
GlossGenius
Automated messaging. SMS credits vary by tier.
Studioloop
Built-in loyalty program with points and tiers. Custom rewards. Branded app drives retention.
GlossGenius
Strong marketing automation for independents. Text campaigns.
Studioloop
Gift cards (email, SMS, print), service packages, and memberships. All included.
GlossGenius
Gift cards and packages included.
Studioloop
Retail POS, inventory tracking, barcode scanning, and cash drawer management.
GlossGenius
Less central than booking and payments. Varies by plan.
Studioloop
Staff scheduling, roles, permissions, automated commissions. No per-staff fees.
GlossGenius
Solo to small team focus. Team scaling has limits.
Studioloop
Multi-location with shared clients, central reporting, and a price cap at $249/mo total.
GlossGenius
Platinum plan only. Not designed for enterprise or multi-location scaling.
Studioloop
Revenue analytics, staff performance, retention metrics, and booking insights.
GlossGenius
AI-powered analytics available.
Studioloop
Stripe Connect, embeddable booking widget, QR codes. API access.
GlossGenius
Limited open API. Not enterprise-grade integrations.
Studioloop
Free migration assistance. Full data export anytime. Email and chat support.
GlossGenius
Free data transfer. Client export available. Email and chat support.
Why salons switch
Common reasons salons move
to Studioloop
Built for solo, not teams
GlossGenius shines for independent pros. As you add staff and locations, you hit scaling limits. StudioLoop is built for teams from day one.
Multi-location only on the highest tier
Multi-location support requires GlossGenius Platinum at $148/mo. StudioLoop supports multi-location on every plan with a price cap at $249/mo.
No branded client app
GlossGenius provides a booking site but no branded mobile app for your clients. StudioLoop includes a branded iOS app with loyalty built in.
Features gated by tier
Waitlists, advanced marketing, and payroll tracking require Gold or Platinum. StudioLoop includes every feature at every price point.
Who it's for
Which one is right for you?
GlossGenius is best for
Solo stylists and independent pros who prioritize beautiful booking pages and simple, low-cost software.
Studioloop is best for
Salon teams and multi-location businesses that need team management, a branded app, loyalty, and flat per-location pricing.
Common questions
Studioloop vs GlossGenius FAQ
Is GlossGenius cheaper than StudioLoop?
GlossGenius starts at $24/mo, which is lower than StudioLoop's $99/mo. However, GlossGenius is designed for solo pros. Features like waitlists, advanced marketing, and multi-location require upgrades to $48-$148/mo. StudioLoop includes everything at $99/mo per location for unlimited staff.
Does GlossGenius have a branded app?
GlossGenius provides customizable booking sites with beautiful templates, but no branded mobile app for clients. StudioLoop includes a branded iOS app with your logo, colors, and built-in loyalty program.
Can I migrate from GlossGenius to StudioLoop?
Yes. GlossGenius supports client list exports. StudioLoop offers free migration assistance to import your client data and service catalog.
Is GlossGenius good for salon teams?
GlossGenius is primarily designed for solo professionals and small teams. Its team management features are more limited than dedicated team platforms. StudioLoop is built for salon teams with roles, permissions, staff scheduling, and automated commissions.
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Flat-rate pricing. Every feature included. No marketplace. No per-staff fees. Free migration.
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