Timely Salon is a salon, spa & gym software product from Timely, Dunedin, priced at ₹2,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 5 start cheaper or free.
The closest alternatives to Timely Salon are Salonist (INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff), MioSalon Pro (₹1,500/mo), FitnessForce (₹2,000/mo), GlossGenius (₹2,000/mo) and Booksy Biz (₹2,500/mo). Fresha for Business is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Timely Salon alternative
There is no free plan
Timely Salon has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Timely Salon starts at ₹2,000/mo. 5 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Timely Salon is built in New Zealand. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Timely Salon alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Timely Salon's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
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Timely Salon alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Timely Salon in 2027?+
The closest matches to Timely Salon on App Advisor are Salonist (INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff), MioSalon Pro (₹1,500/mo), FitnessForce (₹2,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Timely Salon, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Timely Salon?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Fresha for Business (Free), Fitternity (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Timely Salon?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Apple Fitness+ starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹2,000/mo for Timely Salon. Fresha for Business also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Timely Salon?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Salonist (INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff), MioSalon Pro (₹1,500/mo), FitnessForce (₹2,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Timely Salon vs Salonist: which is better?+
Salonist is the closest match to Timely Salon in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chandigarh). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Timely Salon alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in salon, spa & gym software or a category Timely Salon also covers, and Timely's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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