YourSalon vs Reservio: a fair comparison for salons

YourSalon and Reservio are both booking tools that salons in Central Europe reach for — but they come at the job from different angles. Reservio is a well-established, Czech-founded platform with a client app and a marketplace; YourSalon is built around booking on your own branded page, with your clients and data staying with you. Neither is simply "better." The right pick depends on how you want clients to find and book you.

This comparison is meant to be fair. We won't pretend one tool wins every round — Reservio has real strengths, and we'll name them. The goal is to help you weigh the categories that matter for a salon and decide based on your business, not on marketing.

One caveat up front: plans, prices and features change often on both sides. Treat everything here as a framework for comparison, and confirm the current details on each provider's own site — including Reservio's site — before you commit.

YourSalon vs Reservio at a glance

Use the table as a map of *what to compare*, not a verdict. The exact contents of each plan are the part most likely to have changed since this was written.

Pricing and plans model

The biggest structural difference is usually the pricing logic, not the sticker price. A marketplace-style model can charge for discovery — a commission or fee tied to clients who find you through the platform — while an own-website model typically charges a flat subscription regardless of how many clients book. Which is cheaper depends entirely on your volume and how many bookings would come "through the platform" versus your own channels.

Because both providers revise their plans, we won't quote figures here. Instead, calculate the real monthly cost for *your* typical volume on each side — base fee, SMS, any transaction or referral fees — and compare like for like. If price is your main driver, our guide to free vs. paid booking systems explains why "free" often hides commission, caps or paid SMS. For the wider method, see how to choose a booking system.

Features for salons: booking, reminders, POS, client base

For day-to-day salon work, look past the length of the feature list and check the essentials both tools should cover well: 24/7 online booking that looks good on a phone, automatic SMS/email reminders to cut no-shows, a proper client database with visit history, and a fast checkout at the desk. A booking system earns its keep when these run on autopilot.

Reservio is known for getting people booking quickly and for its client-facing app. YourSalon leans into the salon's own operations — online booking, reminders, client cards and checkout tied to your brand. Confirm the specifics that matter to you (for example, whether reminders and POS are on the plan you'd actually buy) directly with each provider.

Own-brand page and data ownership

This is where the two philosophies diverge most. A marketplace can bring you new faces, but the client often half-belongs to the platform and books alongside competitors listed a few rows away. An own-brand page sends clients to *your* domain and *your* booking flow — no neighbours, no shared catalogue.

Data ownership follows from that. Ask both sides the same questions: can you export your full client list and booking history whenever you want? Who "owns" a client who booked through the platform? YourSalon is built so clients and data stay with you; with any marketplace, read the current terms carefully. The ability to leave without losing your data is one of the most important things to verify.

Ease of use and setup

Both aim to be quick to launch. Reservio has a long track record of easy setup and a familiar interface for clients in CZ/SK. YourSalon focuses on getting a salon's own booking page live without fuss. Honestly, both are approachable — the better test is to set up a trial on each, add a couple of your real services and staff, and book yourself as a client to feel the flow end to end.

Support and localization for Central Europe

For a salon in Central Europe, localization is not a nice-to-have. It means your staff and client screens are fully translated, prices and receipts are in your currency, and support answers in your language. Reservio's Czech roots mean strong regional familiarity. YourSalon is localized for Central-European markets — languages, currencies and support. Check the current support channels, hours and languages on each provider's site, since these evolve.

Who each one suits

Reservio can be the better fit if marketplace discovery matters to you — you want to be findable in a client app and are comfortable with that model. YourSalon fits salons that want to build their own brand and client base, keep bookings on their own site, and avoid marketplace commission. Many salons run a mix, but the centre of gravity should sit where you grow long-term.

If you're still mapping the landscape, our comparison of booking systems in Europe and the fair guide to Reservio alternatives put more options side by side. Wondering whether any paid system pays off at all? See whether a booking system is worth it.

How to decide

• List your must-haves: booking, reminders, client base, checkout, own site.
• Calculate the real monthly cost for your volume on each model.
• Test both with your own services and a self-booking.
• Verify data export on both — your exit route matters.
• Confirm current plans, prices and features on each provider's own site.

Summary

• YourSalon and Reservio solve booking differently: own-brand page vs. marketplace plus app.
• Reservio's strengths: fast setup, a client app and marketplace discovery.
• YourSalon's strengths: own-brand booking, data ownership, no marketplace commission, CE localization.
• Prices and features change — always verify current details before deciding.

The fastest way to choose is to try it. Create a free YourSalon account, book yourself as a client, and compare what each plan includes on the pricing page — then check Reservio's current offer and pick what fits your salon.