GlossGenius is a beautifully designed app that solo stylists love. Its trade-offs: payments run through its own flat-rate processing only, and the richer team, multi-location and marketing features live on higher tiers. ChairPilot Pro is built for multi-chair, multi-location shops — and lets you bring your own processor.
There’s a lot to like about GlossGenius if you’re a solo pro: gorgeous booking sites and a polished all-in-one feel. But you can’t bring your own card processor, and unlimited team members and richer marketing sit on the top Platinum tier.
ChairPilot Pro is designed for busy teams from the start — staff calendars, roles and per-staff reporting — with multi-location built in and your own Stripe or Square connected for payments.
| Feature | ChairPilot Pro | GlossGenius |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Teams & multi-location salons / barbers / spas / pets | Solo & small beauty teams |
| Pricing | Flat $50–$249/mo by plan | $24 / $48 / $148 per month |
| Payments | Bring your own Stripe or Square | GlossGenius processing only (2.6%) |
| Team members | 5 / 15 / unlimited by plan | Unlimited only on Platinum |
| Multi-location | Up to 3 / unlimited (Pro) | Limited |
| POS & retail | Yes — built in | Yes |
| Memberships & gift cards | Yes (Growth up) | Higher tiers |
| Loyalty & reviews | Yes — included | Gold tier up |
| Email + SMS marketing | Yes — included | Text marketing on Gold up |
| Industry modes | Salon / barber / spa / pets | Beauty-focused |
Staff calendars, roles and per-staff reporting designed for busy multi-chair shops — not just solo pros.
Use your own Stripe or Square and keep your rate instead of a single locked-in processor.
Add locations as you expand without jumping to a top-tier plan.
Can I bring my own card processor?
Yes — ChairPilot connects your own Stripe or Square. GlossGenius routes payments through its own processing only.
Is ChairPilot better for a team?
It’s built for teams and multiple locations from the Growth plan up, with staff-level scheduling and reporting included rather than reserved for the top tier.
What about solo stylists?
ChairPilot’s Starter plan ($50/mo) works for solos too, though GlossGenius may feel lighter if you only ever work alone.
Start your free 14-day trial — staff scheduling, multi-location and your own payments.