Comb

YOUR BUSINESS. YOUR WAY.

BUILT FOR INDEPENDENTS. PACKED WITH BACKUP.

One independent.
A whole lot of power.

The bookings. The clients. The brand. The business bits. Comb puts a whole lot in your corner for $45/month or $450/year. See how our toolkit stacks up against the alternatives.

Official sources checkedU.S. pricing · USD

SMALL BUSINESS. BIG TOOLKIT.

You bring the talent.
We brought backup.

One subscription brings it together. Same features whether you pay monthly or yearly.

YOUR CLIENTS

Care that goes beyond the calendar.

Sage surfaces clients who are overdue for a visit. Profiles keep their story close. Loyalty gives you a way to make the next visit feel special.

Meet Sage

YOUR BRAND

Big-brand energy. Your name on it.

A customizable booking website, service imagery and gift certificate artwork by Sage, plus help finding the words. Bring your taste. Comb brings the tools.

Explore creative tools

YOUR BUSINESS

The whole working day, covered.

Bookings, checkout, expenses, receipts, and stock. From the first appointment to the last business chore, keep it together in Comb.

See the full toolkit

Payment processing and extra marketing texts cost more. Sage’s creative tools have usage limits. Colony uses a separate team plan.

THE TOOLS BEHIND YOUR DAY

Yep. Comb does that, too.

From the big daily jobs to the details you refuse to overlook. Pick a platform and explore Comb’s feature checklist, one capability at a time.

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Prices beside features are full monthly plan prices; +$ means an extra monthly add-on. Higher plans may include the feature too. Annual rates are in the pricing breakdown. Comb’s individual plan is $45/month or $450/year; Colony, payment fees, and usage conditions are labeled separately.

Comb vs. GlossGenius

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Booking & your calendar

Your working day. Your rules.

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Booking & your calendar: Comb compared with GlossGenius. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrGlossGeniusPlan / extra cost
Online booking & appointment calendar
Included

Clients book. Your calendar keeps up.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Handpicked appointment start times
Included

Exact starts · Offer the times you choose.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Different availability by service
Included

Services by day · Give each day a focus.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Dedicated VIP booking hours
Included

Separate hours for clients marked VIP.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Book during service processing time
Included

Let color develop while you see another client.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Prep, cleanup & appointment buffers
Included

Leave the room you need around a service.

Available
Standard · $28/mo

Gap time.

Source ↗
Daily booking limits
Included

Set a ceiling for your working day.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Booking deposits
Included

Request a deposit before the visit.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Card-on-file booking requirements
Included

Require a saved card for eligible bookings.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Appointment waitlist
Included

Keep the next interested client in view.

Available
Gold · $56/moSource ↗

Client care & the little details

Remember the person, not just the appointment.

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Client care & the little details: Comb compared with GlossGenius. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrGlossGeniusPlan / extra cost
Client profiles & visit history
Included

Visits, purchases, photos, and context together.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Client notes & preferences
Included

Remember their preferences between visits.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Categorized notes, pins & reminders
Included

Allergies, style, formulas, products—and reminders at the visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
VIP markers & client tags
Included

Make your regulars easy to recognize and find.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Photos in the client record
Included

Keep visual references with the person.

Available
Standard · $28/mo

Before-and-after photos in Client Profiles.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Inspiration & current-look uploads at booking
Included

Let clients share the look before they arrive.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Saved color formulas & variations
IncludedBeta

Keep bowls, product amounts, developer, timing, photos, and result notes for next time.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair-color try-on previews with Sage
IncludedBeta

Preview a completed formula’s color direction on a client photo and compare with the original. A consultation visual, not a guaranteed result.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Forms, waivers & treatment notes

More than a blank notes box.

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Forms, waivers & treatment notes: Comb compared with GlossGenius. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrGlossGeniusPlan / extra cost
Custom intake & consultation forms
Included

Build the questions your services need.

Available
Gold · $56/moSource ↗
Waivers & client agreements
Included

Collect consent alongside the client record.

Available
Gold · $56/moSource ↗
Electronic signatures
Included

Signed documents, kept with the client.

Available
Gold · $56/moSource ↗
Client documents & files
Included

Send documents and keep them with the client record.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Structured visit / SOAP notes
Included

Organize observations, treatment, and the next step.

Available
Gold · $56/mo

SOAP notes; full Charting is a separate tier below.

Source ↗
Treatment templates & appointment charting
Included

Custom fields, service-linked templates, and a record for each visit.

Available
Practice Essentials · $168/mo

Full Charting · Medspa plan.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Voice drafts for treatment notes
Included

Talk through the visit. Review the draft.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Copy a prior visit & preserve completed versions
Included

Pick up where you left off, with a record of changes.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Mapping & visual records

Your craft, down to the last detail.

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Mapping & visual records: Comb compared with GlossGenius. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrGlossGeniusPlan / extra cost
Lash mapping
Included

Lengths, layers, zones, and saved designs.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Brow mapping
Included

Shape and placement you can revisit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair extension mapping
Included

Map curved rows and individual pieces across head views; record installs, move-ups, replacements, and maintenance.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Head mapping
Included

Record the areas and details of your work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Face & body treatment records
Included

Mark treatment areas alongside your notes.

Related tool
Practice Essentials · $168/mo

Related: photo markup in Charting.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Lash & brow map drafts with Sage
Included

Sage prepares a starting point from reference imagery.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Loyalty, memberships & gifts

Give regulars the regular treatment.

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Loyalty, memberships & gifts: Comb compared with GlossGenius. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrGlossGeniusPlan / extra cost
Points-based loyalty
Included

Reward visits and purchases your way.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Visit-based rewards / punch cards
Included

A little progress with every qualifying visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Loyalty tiers & client progress
Included

Make the next milestone feel special.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Birthday loyalty bonuses
Included

Give their birthday a little extra love.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client referral rewards
Included

Thank clients for bringing someone new.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Custom loyalty card artwork
Included

Your colors, artwork, and stamp style; Sage can help with the art.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Service packages
Included

Bundle visits and track what is left.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Recurring service memberships
Included

Recurring offers with service visits and product credits. Bee Paid required.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Gift certificates / gift cards
Included

Sell a thoughtful gift. Redeem it at checkout.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗

Messaging, campaigns & automations

Keep in touch. Keep your evening.

Explore in Comb
Messaging, campaigns & automations: Comb compared with GlossGenius. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrGlossGeniusPlan / extra cost
Appointment email & text reminders
Included

Keep clients in the loop about their visit.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Two-way client messaging
Included

Chirp · Keep business conversations together.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Email marketing campaigns
Included

Send news and offers to your client audience.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Text marketing campaigns
IncludedUsage limits

500 marketing texts/month. Extra texts cost more.

Available
Standard · $28/mo

Credits extra; 500 on Gold, 2,500 on Platinum.

Source ↗
Client segments for campaigns
Included

Choose who a message is for.

Available
Standard · $28/mo

Targeted client campaigns.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Before-visit & aftercare automations
Included

Choose the trigger, service, audience, and message.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Worker Bees & booking follow-through

Small jobs. A lot off your plate.

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Worker Bees & booking follow-through: Comb compared with GlossGenius. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrGlossGeniusPlan / extra cost
Unfinished booking follow-up
Included

Drone · Send clients back to the booking they started.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Automatic waitlist outreach
Included

Drift · Match openings, contact clients, and optionally prioritize VIPs.

Available
Gold · $56/mo

Automatic matching and outreach.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Automatic break protection
Included

Breathe · Protect time as the day fills up.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Due-for-a-visit rebooking reminders
Included

Tend · Follow up around the next service interval.

Available
Gold · $56/mo

Rebooking reminders.

Source ↗
A learned voice for automated messages
Included

Echo · Use your writing sample to guide supported messages.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Group bookings to reduce gaps
Included

Swarm · Offer openings around existing appointments.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Your website & creative tools

Big-brand energy. Your name on it.

Explore in Comb
Your website & creative tools: Comb compared with GlossGenius. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrGlossGeniusPlan / extra cost
Customizable booking website
Included

Your colors, layout, service menu, and brand.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Portfolio gallery
Included

Give your work a place to shine.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Service images by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

Make the menu look as good as the work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Gift certificate artwork by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

A gift that looks like your business.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Website backgrounds by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

Give your booking website its own atmosphere.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Writing help from Sage
Included

Sage drafts descriptions and campaign copy for review.

Available
Gold · $56/mo

AI Marketing Assistant; Standard has a limited trial.

Source ↗

Sage & business intelligence

An extra pair of hands. And a little perspective.

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Sage & business intelligence: Comb compared with GlossGenius. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrGlossGeniusPlan / extra cost
Ask questions about your business
Included

Sage · Work with current calendar, client, and business context.

Available
Gold · $56/mo

Growth Analyst: 20 queries/month; Platinum unlimited. Standard trial.

Source ↗
Setup & reviewed actions with Sage
Included

Prepare forms, services, campaigns, and more. Review before applying.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Live voice assistant
IncludedBeta

Sage Live · Talk through the work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Assistant preferences & business memory
Included

Carry forward the preferences and goals you share.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client-facing service guidance
IncludedBeta

Sage Match · Help clients find a service that fits.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client return & retention insights
Included

See who is past their usual visit rhythm.

Available
Standard · $28/mo

Client insights and retention reports.

Source ↗
What-if business scenarios
Included

Decision Lab · Explore prices, capacity, and working patterns.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Goal planning & proactive business signals
Included

Momentum & Watch · Keep your priorities in view.

Available
Platinum · $168/mo

Proactive revenue opportunities. Basic goal setting on Standard.

Source ↗
Booking website analytics
IncludedBeta

See visits, sources, and the booking funnel.

Available
Platinum · $168/mo

Google Marketing Analytics and pixel tracking.

Source ↗

Checkout, money & stock

The business bits, all accounted for.

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Checkout, money & stock: Comb compared with GlossGenius. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrGlossGeniusPlan / extra cost
Service & retail checkout
Included

Services, products, discounts, tips, and receipts.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Payment history & refunds
Included

Follow the transaction from payment to refund.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Expense tracking
Included

Give every business cost a home.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Receipt scanning with Sage
Included

Scan, review the details, and record the expense.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Business mileage tracking
Included

Keep work travel with your business expenses.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Recurring expenses
Included

Track the costs that come around again.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Retail inventory
Included

Products, pricing, stock, and what you sell.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗
Backbar & business supplies
Included

Track the products you use in your work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Stock movements & usage history
Included

Follow restocks, usage, corrections, and waste.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Daily recaps & financial reporting
Included

Review the day, sales, and recorded costs.

Available
Standard · $28/moSource ↗

Safety & your boundaries

Your business. Your standards.

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Safety & your boundaries: Comb compared with GlossGenius. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrGlossGeniusPlan / extra cost
Configurable client verification
Included

Set the confirmation level for online booking.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client behavior score & booking threshold
Included

Beehavior · More context before the visit, not a safety guarantee.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Professionals review clients
Included

A rating first. Written detail shared with the author’s approval.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Block clients from booking
Included

Ban online bookings and remove future appointments with you.

Available
Standard · $28/mo

Client banning.

Source ↗
Protection against repeat booking attempts
Included

Additional checks help recognize connected identities.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Saved-card checks
Included

Bee Paid checks authorization, screens identified prepaid cards, and requires current cards.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Independent, together

Room for your people, too.

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Independent, together: Comb compared with GlossGenius. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrGlossGeniusPlan / extra cost
Team members & shared booking presence
Colony planAdditional cost

Colony · Invite your people into a shared booking website. Paid team plan, separate from your individual subscription.

Available
Gold · $56/mo

Fewer than 10 staff; Platinum for 10+.

Source ↗

85 Comb capabilities, grouped for browsing—not a feature-count score against GlossGenius. “Included” refers to Comb’s individual subscription unless marked Colony. Beta labels, usage allowances, payment setup, and separate processing fees apply. Checkmarks compare the named capability, not identical implementations or medical compliance.

Booking & your calendar

Your working day. Your rules.

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Booking & your calendar: Comb compared with Vagaro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrVagaroPlan / extra cost
Online booking & appointment calendar
Included

Clients book. Your calendar keeps up.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moSource ↗
Handpicked appointment start times
Included

Exact starts · Offer the times you choose.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Different availability by service
Included

Services by day · Give each day a focus.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Dedicated VIP booking hours
Included

Separate hours for clients marked VIP.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Book during service processing time
Included

Let color develop while you see another client.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moSource ↗
Prep, cleanup & appointment buffers
Included

Leave the room you need around a service.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Daily booking limits
Included

Set a ceiling for your working day.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Booking deposits
Included

Request a deposit before the visit.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo+$10/mo

Online Shopping Cart; processing extra.

Source ↗
Card-on-file booking requirements
Included

Require a saved card for eligible bookings.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Processing setup required.

Source ↗
Appointment waitlist
Included

Keep the next interested client in view.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moSource ↗

Client care & the little details

Remember the person, not just the appointment.

Explore in Comb
Client care & the little details: Comb compared with Vagaro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrVagaroPlan / extra cost
Client profiles & visit history
Included

Visits, purchases, photos, and context together.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moSource ↗
Client notes & preferences
Included

Remember their preferences between visits.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moSource ↗
Categorized notes, pins & reminders
Included

Allergies, style, formulas, products—and reminders at the visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
VIP markers & client tags
Included

Make your regulars easy to recognize and find.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Tags, including a VIP tag.

Source ↗
Photos in the client record
Included

Keep visual references with the person.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moFrom +$10/mo

Vagaro Drive storage.

Source ↗
Inspiration & current-look uploads at booking
Included

Let clients share the look before they arrive.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Saved color formulas & variations
IncludedBeta

Keep bowls, product amounts, developer, timing, photos, and result notes for next time.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair-color try-on previews with Sage
IncludedBeta

Preview a completed formula’s color direction on a client photo and compare with the original. A consultation visual, not a guaranteed result.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Forms, waivers & treatment notes

More than a blank notes box.

Explore in Comb
Forms, waivers & treatment notes: Comb compared with Vagaro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrVagaroPlan / extra cost
Custom intake & consultation forms
Included

Build the questions your services need.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo+$10/mo

Forms.

Source ↗
Waivers & client agreements
Included

Collect consent alongside the client record.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo+$10/mo

Forms.

Source ↗
Electronic signatures
Included

Signed documents, kept with the client.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo+$10/mo

Forms.

Source ↗
Client documents & files
Included

Send documents and keep them with the client record.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moFrom +$10/mo

Vagaro Drive storage.

Source ↗
Structured visit / SOAP notes
Included

Organize observations, treatment, and the next step.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo+$10/mo

SOAP templates via Forms.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Treatment templates & appointment charting
Included

Custom fields, service-linked templates, and a record for each visit.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo+$10/mo

Custom SOAP templates filled from the client record.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Voice drafts for treatment notes
Included

Talk through the visit. Review the draft.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Copy a prior visit & preserve completed versions
Included

Pick up where you left off, with a record of changes.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Mapping & visual records

Your craft, down to the last detail.

Explore in Comb
Mapping & visual records: Comb compared with Vagaro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrVagaroPlan / extra cost
Lash mapping
Included

Lengths, layers, zones, and saved designs.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Brow mapping
Included

Shape and placement you can revisit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair extension mapping
Included

Map curved rows and individual pieces across head views; record installs, move-ups, replacements, and maintenance.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Head mapping
Included

Record the areas and details of your work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Face & body treatment records
Included

Mark treatment areas alongside your notes.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Lash & brow map drafts with Sage
Included

Sage prepares a starting point from reference imagery.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Loyalty, memberships & gifts

Give regulars the regular treatment.

Explore in Comb
Loyalty, memberships & gifts: Comb compared with Vagaro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrVagaroPlan / extra cost
Points-based loyalty
Included

Reward visits and purchases your way.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moSource ↗
Visit-based rewards / punch cards
Included

A little progress with every qualifying visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Loyalty tiers & client progress
Included

Make the next milestone feel special.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Birthday loyalty bonuses
Included

Give their birthday a little extra love.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client referral rewards
Included

Thank clients for bringing someone new.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Custom loyalty card artwork
Included

Your colors, artwork, and stamp style; Sage can help with the art.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Service packages
Included

Bundle visits and track what is left.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Online sales: Shopping Cart +$10/mo.

Source ↗
Recurring service memberships
Included

Recurring offers with service visits and product credits. Bee Paid required.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Online sales: Shopping Cart +$10/mo.

Source ↗
Gift certificates / gift cards
Included

Sell a thoughtful gift. Redeem it at checkout.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Online sales: Shopping Cart +$10/mo.

Source ↗

Messaging, campaigns & automations

Keep in touch. Keep your evening.

Explore in Comb
Messaging, campaigns & automations: Comb compared with Vagaro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrVagaroPlan / extra cost
Appointment email & text reminders
Included

Keep clients in the loop about their visit.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moSource ↗
Two-way client messaging
Included

Chirp · Keep business conversations together.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Connect: free to start; text plan recommended.

Source ↗
Email marketing campaigns
Included

Send news and offers to your client audience.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

1,000 emails/month; larger plans extra.

Source ↗
Text marketing campaigns
IncludedUsage limits

500 marketing texts/month. Extra texts cost more.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moFrom +$20/mo

1,000 credits; then 3¢/credit.

Source ↗
Client segments for campaigns
Included

Choose who a message is for.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Filtered audiences.

Source ↗
Before-visit & aftercare automations
Included

Choose the trigger, service, audience, and message.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Worker Bees & booking follow-through

Small jobs. A lot off your plate.

Explore in Comb
Worker Bees & booking follow-through: Comb compared with Vagaro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrVagaroPlan / extra cost
Unfinished booking follow-up
Included

Drone · Send clients back to the booking they started.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Automatic waitlist outreach
Included

Drift · Match openings, contact clients, and optionally prioritize VIPs.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Automatic waitlist notifications.

Source ↗
Automatic break protection
Included

Breathe · Protect time as the day fills up.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Due-for-a-visit rebooking reminders
Included

Tend · Follow up around the next service interval.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
A learned voice for automated messages
Included

Echo · Use your writing sample to guide supported messages.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Group bookings to reduce gaps
Included

Swarm · Offer openings around existing appointments.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Your website & creative tools

Big-brand energy. Your name on it.

Explore in Comb
Your website & creative tools: Comb compared with Vagaro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrVagaroPlan / extra cost
Customizable booking website
Included

Your colors, layout, service menu, and brand.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo+$20/mo

MySite.

Source ↗
Portfolio gallery
Included

Give your work a place to shine.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Up to three portfolio photos.

Source ↗
Service images by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

Make the menu look as good as the work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Gift certificate artwork by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

A gift that looks like your business.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Website backgrounds by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

Give your booking website its own atmosphere.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Writing help from Sage
Included

Sage drafts descriptions and campaign copy for review.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Sage & business intelligence

An extra pair of hands. And a little perspective.

Explore in Comb
Sage & business intelligence: Comb compared with Vagaro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrVagaroPlan / extra cost
Ask questions about your business
Included

Sage · Work with current calendar, client, and business context.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Setup & reviewed actions with Sage
Included

Prepare forms, services, campaigns, and more. Review before applying.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Live voice assistant
IncludedBeta

Sage Live · Talk through the work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Assistant preferences & business memory
Included

Carry forward the preferences and goals you share.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client-facing service guidance
IncludedBeta

Sage Match · Help clients find a service that fits.

Related tool
Base subscription · $30/mo+$10/mo

Vera Receptionist: service questions and booking links.

Source ↗
Client return & retention insights
Included

See who is past their usual visit rhythm.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Customer retention reports.

Source ↗
What-if business scenarios
Included

Decision Lab · Explore prices, capacity, and working patterns.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Goal planning & proactive business signals
Included

Momentum & Watch · Keep your priorities in view.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Booking website analytics
IncludedBeta

See visits, sources, and the booking funnel.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Checkout, money & stock

The business bits, all accounted for.

Explore in Comb
Checkout, money & stock: Comb compared with Vagaro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrVagaroPlan / extra cost
Service & retail checkout
Included

Services, products, discounts, tips, and receipts.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moSource ↗
Payment history & refunds
Included

Follow the transaction from payment to refund.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Expense tracking
Included

Give every business cost a home.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Receipt scanning with Sage
Included

Scan, review the details, and record the expense.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Business mileage tracking
Included

Keep work travel with your business expenses.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Recurring expenses
Included

Track the costs that come around again.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Retail inventory
Included

Products, pricing, stock, and what you sell.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moSource ↗
Backbar & business supplies
Included

Track the products you use in your work.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moSource ↗
Stock movements & usage history
Included

Follow restocks, usage, corrections, and waste.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Inventory tracking.

Source ↗
Daily recaps & financial reporting
Included

Review the day, sales, and recorded costs.

Available
Base subscription · $30/moSource ↗

Safety & your boundaries

Your business. Your standards.

Explore in Comb
Safety & your boundaries: Comb compared with Vagaro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrVagaroPlan / extra cost
Configurable client verification
Included

Set the confirmation level for online booking.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client behavior score & booking threshold
Included

Beehavior · More context before the visit, not a safety guarantee.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Professionals review clients
Included

A rating first. Written detail shared with the author’s approval.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Block clients from booking
Included

Ban online bookings and remove future appointments with you.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Online booking block.

Source ↗
Protection against repeat booking attempts
Included

Additional checks help recognize connected identities.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Saved-card checks
Included

Bee Paid checks authorization, screens identified prepaid cards, and requires current cards.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Independent, together

Room for your people, too.

Explore in Comb
Independent, together: Comb compared with Vagaro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrVagaroPlan / extra cost
Team members & shared booking presence
Colony planAdditional cost

Colony · Invite your people into a shared booking website. Paid team plan, separate from your individual subscription.

Available
Base subscription · $30/mo

Additional calendars +$10/mo each, up to seven paid licenses.

Source ↗

85 Comb capabilities, grouped for browsing—not a feature-count score against Vagaro. “Included” refers to Comb’s individual subscription unless marked Colony. Beta labels, usage allowances, payment setup, and separate processing fees apply. Checkmarks compare the named capability, not identical implementations or medical compliance.

Comb vs. BackBar Pro

See all BackBar Pro prices

Booking & your calendar

Your working day. Your rules.

Explore in Comb
Booking & your calendar: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrBackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Online booking & appointment calendar
Included

Clients book. Your calendar keeps up.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Handpicked appointment start times
Included

Exact starts · Offer the times you choose.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Different availability by service
Included

Services by day · Give each day a focus.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Dedicated VIP booking hours
Included

Separate hours for clients marked VIP.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Book during service processing time
Included

Let color develop while you see another client.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Prep, cleanup & appointment buffers
Included

Leave the room you need around a service.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Daily booking limits
Included

Set a ceiling for your working day.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Booking deposits
Included

Request a deposit before the visit.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Card-on-file booking requirements
Included

Require a saved card for eligible bookings.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Appointment waitlist
Included

Keep the next interested client in view.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗

Client care & the little details

Remember the person, not just the appointment.

Explore in Comb
Client care & the little details: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrBackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Client profiles & visit history
Included

Visits, purchases, photos, and context together.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Client notes & preferences
Included

Remember their preferences between visits.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Categorized notes, pins & reminders
Included

Allergies, style, formulas, products—and reminders at the visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
VIP markers & client tags
Included

Make your regulars easy to recognize and find.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Photos in the client record
Included

Keep visual references with the person.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Inspiration & current-look uploads at booking
Included

Let clients share the look before they arrive.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Saved color formulas & variations
IncludedBeta

Keep bowls, product amounts, developer, timing, photos, and result notes for next time.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Hair-color try-on previews with Sage
IncludedBeta

Preview a completed formula’s color direction on a client photo and compare with the original. A consultation visual, not a guaranteed result.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Forms, waivers & treatment notes

More than a blank notes box.

Explore in Comb
Forms, waivers & treatment notes: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrBackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Custom intake & consultation forms
Included

Build the questions your services need.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Waivers & client agreements
Included

Collect consent alongside the client record.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Electronic signatures
Included

Signed documents, kept with the client.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Client documents & files
Included

Send documents and keep them with the client record.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Structured visit / SOAP notes
Included

Organize observations, treatment, and the next step.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Treatment templates & appointment charting
Included

Custom fields, service-linked templates, and a record for each visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Voice drafts for treatment notes
Included

Talk through the visit. Review the draft.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Copy a prior visit & preserve completed versions
Included

Pick up where you left off, with a record of changes.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Mapping & visual records

Your craft, down to the last detail.

Explore in Comb
Mapping & visual records: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrBackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Lash mapping
Included

Lengths, layers, zones, and saved designs.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Brow mapping
Included

Shape and placement you can revisit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair extension mapping
Included

Map curved rows and individual pieces across head views; record installs, move-ups, replacements, and maintenance.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Head mapping
Included

Record the areas and details of your work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Face & body treatment records
Included

Mark treatment areas alongside your notes.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Lash & brow map drafts with Sage
Included

Sage prepares a starting point from reference imagery.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Loyalty, memberships & gifts

Give regulars the regular treatment.

Explore in Comb
Loyalty, memberships & gifts: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrBackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Points-based loyalty
Included

Reward visits and purchases your way.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Visit-based rewards / punch cards
Included

A little progress with every qualifying visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Loyalty tiers & client progress
Included

Make the next milestone feel special.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Birthday loyalty bonuses
Included

Give their birthday a little extra love.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client referral rewards
Included

Thank clients for bringing someone new.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Custom loyalty card artwork
Included

Your colors, artwork, and stamp style; Sage can help with the art.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Service packages
Included

Bundle visits and track what is left.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Recurring service memberships
Included

Recurring offers with service visits and product credits. Bee Paid required.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Gift certificates / gift cards
Included

Sell a thoughtful gift. Redeem it at checkout.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗

Messaging, campaigns & automations

Keep in touch. Keep your evening.

Explore in Comb
Messaging, campaigns & automations: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrBackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Appointment email & text reminders
Included

Keep clients in the loop about their visit.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Two-way client messaging
Included

Chirp · Keep business conversations together.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Email marketing campaigns
Included

Send news and offers to your client audience.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Text marketing campaigns
IncludedUsage limits

500 marketing texts/month. Extra texts cost more.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client segments for campaigns
Included

Choose who a message is for.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Before-visit & aftercare automations
Included

Choose the trigger, service, audience, and message.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Worker Bees & booking follow-through

Small jobs. A lot off your plate.

Explore in Comb
Worker Bees & booking follow-through: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrBackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Unfinished booking follow-up
Included

Drone · Send clients back to the booking they started.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Automatic waitlist outreach
Included

Drift · Match openings, contact clients, and optionally prioritize VIPs.

Related tool
Basic · $28/mo

One-tap offers; automatic outreach not established.

Source ↗
Automatic break protection
Included

Breathe · Protect time as the day fills up.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Due-for-a-visit rebooking reminders
Included

Tend · Follow up around the next service interval.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
A learned voice for automated messages
Included

Echo · Use your writing sample to guide supported messages.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Group bookings to reduce gaps
Included

Swarm · Offer openings around existing appointments.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Your website & creative tools

Big-brand energy. Your name on it.

Explore in Comb
Your website & creative tools: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrBackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Customizable booking website
Included

Your colors, layout, service menu, and brand.

Related tool
Basic · $28/mo

Booking page; full website builder not established.

Source ↗
Portfolio gallery
Included

Give your work a place to shine.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Service images by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

Make the menu look as good as the work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Gift certificate artwork by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

A gift that looks like your business.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Website backgrounds by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

Give your booking website its own atmosphere.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Writing help from Sage
Included

Sage drafts descriptions and campaign copy for review.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Sage & business intelligence

An extra pair of hands. And a little perspective.

Explore in Comb
Sage & business intelligence: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrBackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Ask questions about your business
Included

Sage · Work with current calendar, client, and business context.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Setup & reviewed actions with Sage
Included

Prepare forms, services, campaigns, and more. Review before applying.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Live voice assistant
IncludedBeta

Sage Live · Talk through the work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Assistant preferences & business memory
Included

Carry forward the preferences and goals you share.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client-facing service guidance
IncludedBeta

Sage Match · Help clients find a service that fits.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client return & retention insights
Included

See who is past their usual visit rhythm.

Related tool
Premium · $49/mo

Top-client analytics; personal return rhythm not established.

Source ↗
What-if business scenarios
Included

Decision Lab · Explore prices, capacity, and working patterns.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Goal planning & proactive business signals
Included

Momentum & Watch · Keep your priorities in view.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Booking website analytics
IncludedBeta

See visits, sources, and the booking funnel.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Checkout, money & stock

The business bits, all accounted for.

Explore in Comb
Checkout, money & stock: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrBackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Service & retail checkout
Included

Services, products, discounts, tips, and receipts.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Payment history & refunds
Included

Follow the transaction from payment to refund.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Expense tracking
Included

Give every business cost a home.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Receipt scanning with Sage
Included

Scan, review the details, and record the expense.

Available
Premium · $49/moSource ↗
Business mileage tracking
Included

Keep work travel with your business expenses.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Recurring expenses
Included

Track the costs that come around again.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Retail inventory
Included

Products, pricing, stock, and what you sell.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗
Backbar & business supplies
Included

Track the products you use in your work.

Available
Premium · $49/moSource ↗
Stock movements & usage history
Included

Follow restocks, usage, corrections, and waste.

Available
Premium · $49/mo

Expanded inventory.

Source ↗
Daily recaps & financial reporting
Included

Review the day, sales, and recorded costs.

Available
Basic · $28/moSource ↗

Safety & your boundaries

Your business. Your standards.

Explore in Comb
Safety & your boundaries: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrBackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Configurable client verification
Included

Set the confirmation level for online booking.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client behavior score & booking threshold
Included

Beehavior · More context before the visit, not a safety guarantee.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Professionals review clients
Included

A rating first. Written detail shared with the author’s approval.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Block clients from booking
Included

Ban online bookings and remove future appointments with you.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Protection against repeat booking attempts
Included

Additional checks help recognize connected identities.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Saved-card checks
Included

Bee Paid checks authorization, screens identified prepaid cards, and requires current cards.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Independent, together

Room for your people, too.

Explore in Comb
Independent, together: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrBackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Team members & shared booking presence
Colony planAdditional cost

Colony · Invite your people into a shared booking website. Paid team plan, separate from your individual subscription.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

85 Comb capabilities, grouped for browsing—not a feature-count score against BackBar Pro. “Included” refers to Comb’s individual subscription unless marked Colony. Beta labels, usage allowances, payment setup, and separate processing fees apply. Checkmarks compare the named capability, not identical implementations or medical compliance.

Booking & your calendar

Your working day. Your rules.

Explore in Comb
Booking & your calendar: Comb compared with Square. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrSquarePlan / extra cost
Online booking & appointment calendar
Included

Clients book. Your calendar keeps up.

Available
Free · $0/mo / locationSource ↗
Handpicked appointment start times
Included

Exact starts · Offer the times you choose.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Different availability by service
Included

Services by day · Give each day a focus.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Dedicated VIP booking hours
Included

Separate hours for clients marked VIP.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Book during service processing time
Included

Let color develop while you see another client.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / locationSource ↗
Prep, cleanup & appointment buffers
Included

Leave the room you need around a service.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Daily booking limits
Included

Set a ceiling for your working day.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / locationSource ↗
Booking deposits
Included

Request a deposit before the visit.

Available
Free · $0/mo / locationSource ↗
Card-on-file booking requirements
Included

Require a saved card for eligible bookings.

Available
Free · $0/mo / locationSource ↗
Appointment waitlist
Included

Keep the next interested client in view.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / locationSource ↗

Client care & the little details

Remember the person, not just the appointment.

Explore in Comb
Client care & the little details: Comb compared with Square. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrSquarePlan / extra cost
Client profiles & visit history
Included

Visits, purchases, photos, and context together.

Available
Free · $0/mo / location

Customer directory.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Client notes & preferences
Included

Remember their preferences between visits.

Available
Free · $0/mo / location

Customer notes.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Categorized notes, pins & reminders
Included

Allergies, style, formulas, products—and reminders at the visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
VIP markers & client tags
Included

Make your regulars easy to recognize and find.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Photos in the client record
Included

Keep visual references with the person.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Inspiration & current-look uploads at booking
Included

Let clients share the look before they arrive.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Saved color formulas & variations
IncludedBeta

Keep bowls, product amounts, developer, timing, photos, and result notes for next time.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair-color try-on previews with Sage
IncludedBeta

Preview a completed formula’s color direction on a client photo and compare with the original. A consultation visual, not a guaranteed result.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Forms, waivers & treatment notes

More than a blank notes box.

Explore in Comb
Forms, waivers & treatment notes: Comb compared with Square. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrSquarePlan / extra cost
Custom intake & consultation forms
Included

Build the questions your services need.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Waivers & client agreements
Included

Collect consent alongside the client record.

Available
Free · $0/mo / location

Digital contracts.

Source ↗
Electronic signatures
Included

Signed documents, kept with the client.

Available
Free · $0/mo / location

Contract e-signatures.

Source ↗
Client documents & files
Included

Send documents and keep them with the client record.

Related tool
Plus · $49/mo / location

PDF sharing through Messages.

Source ↗
Structured visit / SOAP notes
Included

Organize observations, treatment, and the next step.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Treatment templates & appointment charting
Included

Custom fields, service-linked templates, and a record for each visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Voice drafts for treatment notes
Included

Talk through the visit. Review the draft.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Copy a prior visit & preserve completed versions
Included

Pick up where you left off, with a record of changes.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Mapping & visual records

Your craft, down to the last detail.

Explore in Comb
Mapping & visual records: Comb compared with Square. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrSquarePlan / extra cost
Lash mapping
Included

Lengths, layers, zones, and saved designs.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Brow mapping
Included

Shape and placement you can revisit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair extension mapping
Included

Map curved rows and individual pieces across head views; record installs, move-ups, replacements, and maintenance.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Head mapping
Included

Record the areas and details of your work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Face & body treatment records
Included

Mark treatment areas alongside your notes.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Lash & brow map drafts with Sage
Included

Sage prepares a starting point from reference imagery.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Loyalty, memberships & gifts

Give regulars the regular treatment.

Explore in Comb
Loyalty, memberships & gifts: Comb compared with Square. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrSquarePlan / extra cost
Points-based loyalty
Included

Reward visits and purchases your way.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / locationSource 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Visit-based rewards / punch cards
Included

A little progress with every qualifying visit.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / location

Visit-based points program.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Loyalty tiers & client progress
Included

Make the next milestone feel special.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / location

Loyalty tiers.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Birthday loyalty bonuses
Included

Give their birthday a little extra love.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client referral rewards
Included

Thank clients for bringing someone new.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Custom loyalty card artwork
Included

Your colors, artwork, and stamp style; Sage can help with the art.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Service packages
Included

Bundle visits and track what is left.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / locationSource ↗
Recurring service memberships
Included

Recurring offers with service visits and product credits. Bee Paid required.

Related tool
Plus · $49/mo / location

Subscriptions; service-credit membership equivalence not confirmed.

Source ↗
Gift certificates / gift cards
Included

Sell a thoughtful gift. Redeem it at checkout.

Available
Free · $0/mo / location

2.5% load fee; 0% on Premium.

Source ↗

Messaging, campaigns & automations

Keep in touch. Keep your evening.

Explore in Comb
Messaging, campaigns & automations: Comb compared with Square. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrSquarePlan / extra cost
Appointment email & text reminders
Included

Keep clients in the loop about their visit.

Available
Free · $0/mo / locationSource ↗
Two-way client messaging
Included

Chirp · Keep business conversations together.

Available
Free · $0/mo / location

Reply to service messages; new conversations on Plus.

Source ↗
Email marketing campaigns
Included

Send news and offers to your client audience.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / locationSource ↗
Text marketing campaigns
IncludedUsage limits

500 marketing texts/month. Extra texts cost more.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / location

500 texts; then 3¢ each. Premium: 2,500.

Source ↗
Client segments for campaigns
Included

Choose who a message is for.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / location

Customer segmentation and marketing.

Source ↗
Before-visit & aftercare automations
Included

Choose the trigger, service, audience, and message.

Related tool
Plus · $49/mo / location

Automated marketing campaigns; not the same visit-based workflow.

Source ↗

Worker Bees & booking follow-through

Small jobs. A lot off your plate.

Explore in Comb
Worker Bees & booking follow-through: Comb compared with Square. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrSquarePlan / extra cost
Unfinished booking follow-up
Included

Drone · Send clients back to the booking they started.

Related tool
Plus · $49/mo / location

Retail abandoned-cart emails; booking recovery not verified.

Source ↗
Automatic waitlist outreach
Included

Drift · Match openings, contact clients, and optionally prioritize VIPs.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / location

Opening notifications.

Source ↗
Automatic break protection
Included

Breathe · Protect time as the day fills up.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Due-for-a-visit rebooking reminders
Included

Tend · Follow up around the next service interval.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
A learned voice for automated messages
Included

Echo · Use your writing sample to guide supported messages.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Group bookings to reduce gaps
Included

Swarm · Offer openings around existing appointments.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Your website & creative tools

Big-brand energy. Your name on it.

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Your website & creative tools: Comb compared with Square. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrSquarePlan / extra cost
Customizable booking website
Included

Your colors, layout, service menu, and brand.

Available
Free · $0/mo / location

Website builder; expanded design on Plus.

Source ↗
Portfolio gallery
Included

Give your work a place to shine.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Service images by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

Make the menu look as good as the work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Gift certificate artwork by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

A gift that looks like your business.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Website backgrounds by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

Give your booking website its own atmosphere.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Writing help from Sage
Included

Sage drafts descriptions and campaign copy for review.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Sage & business intelligence

An extra pair of hands. And a little perspective.

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Sage & business intelligence: Comb compared with Square. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrSquarePlan / extra cost
Ask questions about your business
Included

Sage · Work with current calendar, client, and business context.

Available
Free · $0/mo / location

Square AI · beta.

Source ↗
Setup & reviewed actions with Sage
Included

Prepare forms, services, campaigns, and more. Review before applying.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Live voice assistant
IncludedBeta

Sage Live · Talk through the work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Assistant preferences & business memory
Included

Carry forward the preferences and goals you share.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client-facing service guidance
IncludedBeta

Sage Match · Help clients find a service that fits.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client return & retention insights
Included

See who is past their usual visit rhythm.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
What-if business scenarios
Included

Decision Lab · Explore prices, capacity, and working patterns.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Goal planning & proactive business signals
Included

Momentum & Watch · Keep your priorities in view.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Booking website analytics
IncludedBeta

See visits, sources, and the booking funnel.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / location

Site and eCommerce data.

Source ↗

Checkout, money & stock

The business bits, all accounted for.

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Checkout, money & stock: Comb compared with Square. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrSquarePlan / extra cost
Service & retail checkout
Included

Services, products, discounts, tips, and receipts.

Available
Free · $0/mo / locationSource ↗
Payment history & refunds
Included

Follow the transaction from payment to refund.

Available
Free · $0/mo / locationSource ↗
Expense tracking
Included

Give every business cost a home.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Receipt scanning with Sage
Included

Scan, review the details, and record the expense.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Business mileage tracking
Included

Keep work travel with your business expenses.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Recurring expenses
Included

Track the costs that come around again.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Retail inventory
Included

Products, pricing, stock, and what you sell.

Available
Free · $0/mo / locationSource ↗
Backbar & business supplies
Included

Track the products you use in your work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Stock movements & usage history
Included

Follow restocks, usage, corrections, and waste.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / locationSource ↗
Daily recaps & financial reporting
Included

Review the day, sales, and recorded costs.

Available
Free · $0/mo / locationSource ↗

Safety & your boundaries

Your business. Your standards.

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Safety & your boundaries: Comb compared with Square. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrSquarePlan / extra cost
Configurable client verification
Included

Set the confirmation level for online booking.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client behavior score & booking threshold
Included

Beehavior · More context before the visit, not a safety guarantee.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Professionals review clients
Included

A rating first. Written detail shared with the author’s approval.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Block clients from booking
Included

Ban online bookings and remove future appointments with you.

Available
Plus · $49/mo / location

Online booking block.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Protection against repeat booking attempts
Included

Additional checks help recognize connected identities.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Saved-card checks
Included

Bee Paid checks authorization, screens identified prepaid cards, and requires current cards.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Independent, together

Room for your people, too.

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Independent, together: Comb compared with Square. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrSquarePlan / extra cost
Team members & shared booking presence
Colony planAdditional cost

Colony · Invite your people into a shared booking website. Paid team plan, separate from your individual subscription.

Available
Free · $0/mo / location

Unlimited calendars; advanced team tools on Plus.

Source ↗

85 Comb capabilities, grouped for browsing—not a feature-count score against Square. “Included” refers to Comb’s individual subscription unless marked Colony. Beta labels, usage allowances, payment setup, and separate processing fees apply. Checkmarks compare the named capability, not identical implementations or medical compliance.

Comb vs. Acuity Scheduling

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Booking & your calendar

Your working day. Your rules.

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Booking & your calendar: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Online booking & appointment calendar
Included

Clients book. Your calendar keeps up.

Available
Starter · $20/moSource ↗
Handpicked appointment start times
Included

Exact starts · Offer the times you choose.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

List individual start times.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Different availability by service
Included

Services by day · Give each day a focus.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Availability groups by appointment type.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Dedicated VIP booking hours
Included

Separate hours for clients marked VIP.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Book during service processing time
Included

Let color develop while you see another client.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Prep, cleanup & appointment buffers
Included

Leave the room you need around a service.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Appointment padding.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Daily booking limits
Included

Set a ceiling for your working day.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Booking deposits
Included

Request a deposit before the visit.

Available
Starter · $20/moSource ↗
Card-on-file booking requirements
Included

Require a saved card for eligible bookings.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Appointment waitlist
Included

Keep the next interested client in view.

Available
Standard · $34/moSource ↗

Client care & the little details

Remember the person, not just the appointment.

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The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Client profiles & visit history
Included

Visits, purchases, photos, and context together.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Client records.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Client notes & preferences
Included

Remember their preferences between visits.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Internal forms and notes.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Categorized notes, pins & reminders
Included

Allergies, style, formulas, products—and reminders at the visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
VIP markers & client tags
Included

Make your regulars easy to recognize and find.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Photos in the client record
Included

Keep visual references with the person.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Inspiration & current-look uploads at booking
Included

Let clients share the look before they arrive.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

File-upload questions at booking; 5 MB per file.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Saved color formulas & variations
IncludedBeta

Keep bowls, product amounts, developer, timing, photos, and result notes for next time.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair-color try-on previews with Sage
IncludedBeta

Preview a completed formula’s color direction on a client photo and compare with the original. A consultation visual, not a guaranteed result.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Forms, waivers & treatment notes

More than a blank notes box.

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The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Custom intake & consultation forms
Included

Build the questions your services need.

Available
Starter · $20/moSource ↗
Waivers & client agreements
Included

Collect consent alongside the client record.

Related tool
Starter · $20/mo

Agreement checkbox; not an e-signature.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Electronic signatures
Included

Signed documents, kept with the client.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client documents & files
Included

Send documents and keep them with the client record.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Structured visit / SOAP notes
Included

Organize observations, treatment, and the next step.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Internal SOAP forms.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Treatment templates & appointment charting
Included

Custom fields, service-linked templates, and a record for each visit.

Related tool
Starter · $20/mo

Service-linked internal forms; not a full charting workspace.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
Voice drafts for treatment notes
Included

Talk through the visit. Review the draft.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Copy a prior visit & preserve completed versions
Included

Pick up where you left off, with a record of changes.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Mapping & visual records

Your craft, down to the last detail.

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Mapping & visual records: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Lash mapping
Included

Lengths, layers, zones, and saved designs.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Brow mapping
Included

Shape and placement you can revisit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair extension mapping
Included

Map curved rows and individual pieces across head views; record installs, move-ups, replacements, and maintenance.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Head mapping
Included

Record the areas and details of your work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Face & body treatment records
Included

Mark treatment areas alongside your notes.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Lash & brow map drafts with Sage
Included

Sage prepares a starting point from reference imagery.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Loyalty, memberships & gifts

Give regulars the regular treatment.

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The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Points-based loyalty
Included

Reward visits and purchases your way.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Visit-based rewards / punch cards
Included

A little progress with every qualifying visit.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Loyalty tiers & client progress
Included

Make the next milestone feel special.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Birthday loyalty bonuses
Included

Give their birthday a little extra love.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client referral rewards
Included

Thank clients for bringing someone new.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Custom loyalty card artwork
Included

Your colors, artwork, and stamp style; Sage can help with the art.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Service packages
Included

Bundle visits and track what is left.

Available
Standard · $34/moSource ↗
Recurring service memberships
Included

Recurring offers with service visits and product credits. Bee Paid required.

Available
Standard · $34/moSource ↗
Gift certificates / gift cards
Included

Sell a thoughtful gift. Redeem it at checkout.

Available
Standard · $34/moSource ↗

Messaging, campaigns & automations

Keep in touch. Keep your evening.

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Messaging, campaigns & automations: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Appointment email & text reminders
Included

Keep clients in the loop about their visit.

Available
Standard · $34/mo

Email starts on Starter; texts on Standard.

Source ↗
Two-way client messaging
Included

Chirp · Keep business conversations together.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Email marketing campaigns
Included

Send news and offers to your client audience.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Text marketing campaigns
IncludedUsage limits

500 marketing texts/month. Extra texts cost more.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client segments for campaigns
Included

Choose who a message is for.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Before-visit & aftercare automations
Included

Choose the trigger, service, audience, and message.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Custom reminder and follow-up emails.

Source ↗

Worker Bees & booking follow-through

Small jobs. A lot off your plate.

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Worker Bees & booking follow-through: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Unfinished booking follow-up
Included

Drone · Send clients back to the booking they started.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Automatic waitlist outreach
Included

Drift · Match openings, contact clients, and optionally prioritize VIPs.

Available
Standard · $34/mo

Opening notifications.

Source ↗
Automatic break protection
Included

Breathe · Protect time as the day fills up.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Due-for-a-visit rebooking reminders
Included

Tend · Follow up around the next service interval.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
A learned voice for automated messages
Included

Echo · Use your writing sample to guide supported messages.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Group bookings to reduce gaps
Included

Swarm · Offer openings around existing appointments.

Available
Starter · $20/mo

Minimize gaps setting.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗

Your website & creative tools

Big-brand energy. Your name on it.

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Your website & creative tools: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Customizable booking website
Included

Your colors, layout, service menu, and brand.

Related tool
Starter · $20/mo

Branded scheduler; a full Squarespace site costs extra.

Source ↗
Portfolio gallery
Included

Give your work a place to shine.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Service images by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

Make the menu look as good as the work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Gift certificate artwork by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

A gift that looks like your business.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Website backgrounds by Sage
IncludedUsage limits

Give your booking website its own atmosphere.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Writing help from Sage
Included

Sage drafts descriptions and campaign copy for review.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Sage & business intelligence

An extra pair of hands. And a little perspective.

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Sage & business intelligence: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Ask questions about your business
Included

Sage · Work with current calendar, client, and business context.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Setup & reviewed actions with Sage
Included

Prepare forms, services, campaigns, and more. Review before applying.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Live voice assistant
IncludedBeta

Sage Live · Talk through the work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Assistant preferences & business memory
Included

Carry forward the preferences and goals you share.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client-facing service guidance
IncludedBeta

Sage Match · Help clients find a service that fits.

Related tool
Premium · $61/mo

AI booking chatbot; matching approach differs.

Source ↗
Client return & retention insights
Included

See who is past their usual visit rhythm.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
What-if business scenarios
Included

Decision Lab · Explore prices, capacity, and working patterns.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Goal planning & proactive business signals
Included

Momentum & Watch · Keep your priorities in view.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Booking website analytics
IncludedBeta

See visits, sources, and the booking funnel.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Checkout, money & stock

The business bits, all accounted for.

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Checkout, money & stock: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Service & retail checkout
Included

Services, products, discounts, tips, and receipts.

Related tool
Starter · $20/mo

Appointment payments; not a full retail POS.

Source ↗
Payment history & refunds
Included

Follow the transaction from payment to refund.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Expense tracking
Included

Give every business cost a home.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Receipt scanning with Sage
Included

Scan, review the details, and record the expense.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Business mileage tracking
Included

Keep work travel with your business expenses.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Recurring expenses
Included

Track the costs that come around again.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Retail inventory
Included

Products, pricing, stock, and what you sell.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Backbar & business supplies
Included

Track the products you use in your work.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Stock movements & usage history
Included

Follow restocks, usage, corrections, and waste.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Daily recaps & financial reporting
Included

Review the day, sales, and recorded costs.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Safety & your boundaries

Your business. Your standards.

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Safety & your boundaries: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Configurable client verification
Included

Set the confirmation level for online booking.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client behavior score & booking threshold
Included

Beehavior · More context before the visit, not a safety guarantee.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Professionals review clients
Included

A rating first. Written detail shared with the author’s approval.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Block clients from booking
Included

Ban online bookings and remove future appointments with you.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Protection against repeat booking attempts
Included

Additional checks help recognize connected identities.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Saved-card checks
Included

Bee Paid checks authorization, screens identified prepaid cards, and requires current cards.

Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.

Independent, together

Room for your people, too.

Explore in Comb
Independent, together: Comb compared with Acuity Scheduling. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The featureComb $45/mo · $450/yrAcuity SchedulingPlan / extra cost
Team members & shared booking presence
Colony planAdditional cost

Colony · Invite your people into a shared booking website. Paid team plan, separate from your individual subscription.

Available
Standard · $34/mo

Up to 6 calendars; Premium up to 36.

Source ↗

85 Comb capabilities, grouped for browsing—not a feature-count score against Acuity Scheduling. “Included” refers to Comb’s individual subscription unless marked Colony. Beta labels, usage allowances, payment setup, and separate processing fees apply. Checkmarks compare the named capability, not identical implementations or medical compliance.

NOW, THE NUMBERS

Big toolkit.
Clear price.

Subscription prices in USD, before applicable tax, payment processing, hardware, and optional extras. These are not all-in cost estimates.

COMB

A lot in your corner.
One individual plan.

$45 / month

Monthly billing

$450 / year

$37.50/month equivalent, billed yearly
Comb pricing

Payment processing and additional marketing texts are separate. Images by Sage have usage limits. Colony is a separate team plan.

Beauty & Wellness + Medspa charting

GlossGenius

GlossGenius subscription prices
PlanMonthly
billed monthly
Annual
monthly equivalent
Standard$28/mo$24/mo$288 billed yearly
Gold$56/mo$48/mo$576 billed yearly
Platinum$168/mo$148/mo$1,776 billed yearly
Practice Essentials$168/mo$148/mo$1,776 billed yearly
Practice Advanced$298/mo$248/mo$2,976 billed yearly

Annual figures require a yearly commitment. Practice Essentials and Practice Advanced are Medspa & Aesthetics plans; they are separate from Gold and Platinum.

Other costs to knowAdvertises 2.6% card processing. Payroll, buy now/pay later, and invoices can carry additional fees.

U.S. · one bookable calendar

Vagaro

Vagaro subscription prices
PlanMonthly
billed monthly
Annual
monthly equivalent
Base subscription$30/moNot listed

Currently advertises $23.99/month for the first 6 months. Additional calendars are $10/month each, up to seven paid licenses. No annual rate listed in the reviewed sources.

Other costs to knowOptional add-ons include Forms $10/month and MySite $20/month. Card processing and text plans are separate.

Hairstylist software · backbarhq.com

BackBar Pro

BackBar Pro subscription prices
PlanMonthly
billed monthly
Annual
monthly equivalent
Basic$28/moNot listed
Premium$49/moNot listed

No annual subscription rate listed on the reviewed pricing page.

Other costs to knowLists Stripe processing at 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction, separate from the subscription.

Current U.S. plans with Appointments

Square

Square subscription prices
PlanMonthly
billed monthly
Annual
monthly equivalent
Free$0/moNot listed
Plus$49/moNot listed
Premium$149/moNot listed

Prices are per location. No annual discount listed on the reviewed page. Legacy Appointments plans may differ; negotiated Pro pricing is outside this comparison.

Other costs to knowProcessing varies by plan and payment method. Gift card loads cost 2.5% on Free/Plus and 0% on Premium.

Scheduling plans · U.S. dollar pricing

Acuity Scheduling

Acuity Scheduling subscription prices
PlanMonthly
billed monthly
Annual
monthly equivalent
Starter$20/mo$16/mo$192 billed yearly
Standard$34/mo$27/mo$324 billed yearly
Premium$61/mo$49/mo$588 billed yearly

Starter: 1 calendar. Standard: up to 6. Premium: up to 36. Annual figures require yearly billing.

Other costs to knowPayment-provider fees are separate. A Squarespace website subscription is separate from Acuity.

CONFIDENT COPY. CHECKABLE FACTS.

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Official pricing and product sources checked . Links sit alongside the details so you can check them, too.

Sources & how we compare

This is Comb’s own feature checklist, not an independent ranking or an exhaustive inventory of every competitor. Comb’s rows remain visible in every comparison. A check confirms the named capability; “Related tool” explains a different approach. “Not verified” means our official sources did not establish an equivalent—not that the feature is unavailable. We do not count those gaps as wins.

Prices are public U.S. subscription rates in USD. Annual equivalents require yearly billing; promotions and separate costs are labeled. Legacy, negotiated, and enterprise offers are outside this comparison. GlossGenius Medspa plans are included for full Charting; Gold-tier SOAP notes are listed separately. This is a workflow comparison, not a claim of equivalent medical compliance or an EMR certification.

Packages, gift cards, and points-based loyalty are different tools, as are appointment reminders and marketing campaigns. Providers can change their plans, so check the linked source before subscribing.

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