Zolmi is a salon booking platform with a tiered, per-staff pricing structure and an annual-billing incentive built into its pricing page. We're not going to pretend the numbers favor Zivly across the board here - they don't, once a team grows past a couple of staff. Here's the honest breakdown.
A note on sourcing: pricing structures change over time, and plan details can vary by account. The figures below are based on Zolmi's own pricing page as of this writing - confirm current numbers directly with Zolmi before making a decision.
Pricing: Flat Rate, No Commitment vs. Tiered Rate, Annual Discount
Both platforms price in CAD. Zolmi's pricing page shows two numbers per plan: a higher monthly rate and a lower "annual" rate that only applies if you commit to a full year upfront. Zivly's CA$10.99/staff/month is the same number whether you pay monthly or longer.
| Staff | Zivly (flat, no commitment) | Zolmi Start (monthly) | Zolmi Start (annual)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free (Solo plan) | CA$20.00 | CA$14.20 |
| 3 | CA$32.97 | CA$26.00 | CA$18.46 |
| 6 | CA$65.94 | CA$35.00 | CA$25.00 |
| 10 | CA$109.90 | CA$47.00 | CA$33.37 |
*Zolmi's "annual" column is the monthly-equivalent rate, only available when billed for a full year upfront (a 29% discount on the Start plan per Zolmi's pricing page). Based on Zolmi's published pricing as of this writing; confirm current terms directly with Zolmi, since plans and fees can change.
The honest read: at 1 staff, Zivly's free Solo plan beats Zolmi's cheapest paid tier outright. But once a team grows past 2-3 staff, Zolmi's Start plan - with its low CA$3/month per-additional-staff rate - undercuts Zivly's flat CA$10.99/staff rate, and the gap widens further if you're willing to commit to annual billing.
Zolmi's Pro Tier
Zolmi's higher Pro tier (CA$30/month first staff + CA$5/month per additional staff, or the annual-discounted equivalent at 18% off) is positioned on their site as "the most popular choice for established salons," described as including everything in Start plus additional features. At 6 staff, Pro runs CA$55/month billed monthly or CA$45/month billed annually - still below Zivly's CA$65.94/month for the same team size.
Where Zivly Has an Edge
Two things don't show up in the raw per-staff math: Zivly's Solo plan is free forever, not just a trial, which matters if you're starting out solo. And Zivly's flat rate requires no annual commitment to get - Zolmi's advertised, lower per-staff numbers only kick in if you pay for a full year upfront; paying Zolmi month-to-month costs noticeably more than the number shown at the top of their pricing cards.
The Bottom Line
If you're a solo operator, or you want a flat price with no annual lock-in, Zivly is the simpler, cheaper option. If you're running an established team of 3+ and are comfortable committing to annual billing to lock in a lower rate, Zolmi's tiered pricing can work out cheaper on paper - it's worth running the numbers for your specific team size before deciding.
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.