Best Salon Spa Software · head-to-head
Boulevard vs GlossGenius
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for salon spa software. GlossGenius has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: Boulevard $140/mo vs GlossGenius $28/mo — GlossGenius is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Boulevard No; GlossGenius No.
- HIPAA: Boulevard Yes; GlossGenius Yes.
Side by side
| Boulevard | GlossGenius | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $140/mo (Essentials) | $28/mo (Standard) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| HIPAA (BAA) | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | — |
| GDPR | — | — |
| Best for | upscale salons | independent stylists |
Sources — Boulevard: joinblvd.com (verified 2026-06-15). GlossGenius: glossgenius.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Key features
Boulevard: PCI, HIPAA, and SOC compliant; Built-in text and email marketing with generous free allowances; Hospitality integration (OPERA PMS) for resort spas; AI-powered booking via REACH.ai integration
GlossGenius: Flat 2.6% processing rate with no surcharges for Tap to Pay or card-on-file; Free same-day payouts Mon-Thu; instant payouts at +1.8%; HIPAA-compliant forms/EMR add-on for medical spas; AI-powered tools included across all plans