SalonMonster is a Canadian-priced salon booking platform that's been positioning itself as an affordable option for independent salons and small teams. If you're comparing it against Zivly, here's an honest look at how the pricing actually works out as your team grows.
A note on sourcing: pricing structures change over time, and plan details can vary by account. The figures below are based on SalonMonster's published pricing page as of this writing - confirm current numbers directly with SalonMonster before making a decision.
Pricing: Flat Rate vs. Per-Staff Tiers
Both platforms bill Canadian accounts in CAD. The real difference is in the pricing shape: Zivly is a flat per-staff rate, while SalonMonster's price climbs with a first-staff base fee plus an additional per-staff add-on.
| Zivly | SalonMonster | |
|---|---|---|
| Base price | CA$10.99/staff/mo (Team) | CA$30/mo (1st staff)* |
| Each additional staff member | CA$10.99/mo | CA$15/mo* |
| Independent/solo pricing | Free forever (Solo plan) | No permanent free tier - 14-day trial* |
| 5-staff monthly total | CA$54.95 | CA$90* |
| Front desk / unscheduled staff | Free | Free* |
| Annual billing discount | Not currently offered | 12 months for the price of 10* |
*Based on SalonMonster's published pricing page as of this writing; confirm current terms directly with SalonMonster, since plans and fees can change.
The gap widens as your team grows. At 1 staff member the two platforms are close (CA$30 vs CA$10.99 - Zivly already cheaper), but by 5 staff, SalonMonster's tiered add-on pricing puts it at CA$90/month against Zivly's CA$54.95/month, a difference that compounds every month you're in business.
Where SalonMonster Has an Edge
SalonMonster's annual billing option - 12 months for the price of 10 - is a real discount Zivly doesn't currently offer. If you're confident in a long-term commitment and want to lock in annual savings, that's worth weighing against Zivly's flat, no-contract monthly rate.
The Bottom Line
For a solo operator or a growing team where cost predictability matters, Zivly's flat CA$10.99/staff/month and genuinely free Solo plan are hard to beat against SalonMonster's tiered per-staff pricing. SalonMonster's annual discount is a fair trade-off to consider if you're ready to commit to a full year upfront.
See the full breakdown of how Zivly compares across the board in our best salon software in Canada guide, or start with the free Solo plan to try Zivly yourself.