Glamly vs Solo
Which booking platform is best for your beauty business? Both Glamly and Solo help independent professionals manage bookings, clients and appointments. The biggest difference is who they're built for. Solo is designed for a wide range of self-employed professionals, while Glamly is purpose-built for beauty professionals who want software designed around the way beauty businesses actually work.
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Which platform is right for you?
Neither platform is objectively better. The right choice depends on whether you want software built for independent businesses in general, or software designed specifically for the beauty industry.
✦ Choose Glamly if…
- You run a beauty business
- You want software built specifically for beauty professionals
- You want predictable monthly pricing
- You already attract clients through Instagram, TikTok, referrals and repeat bookings
- You want a booking experience centred around your own brand
◈ Choose Solo if…
- You want software designed for independent professionals across multiple industries
- You work outside the beauty industry as well as within it
- You prefer a more general business platform
- You want tools that support a wider range of self-employed businesses
- You don't specifically need beauty-focused software
Glamly vs Solo — the key differences
Both platforms provide appointment scheduling, online booking and client management. The biggest difference is industry focus.
Beauty-first software vs general business software
Glamly and Solo both help professionals manage appointments. The difference is who the software is built around.
Solo's approach
Software for independent professionals
Solo is designed to support a wide variety of self-employed businesses. That flexibility makes it suitable for professionals across different industries.
If your work extends beyond beauty, or you want a broader business platform, Solo may be a good fit.
Glamly's approach
Built specifically for beauty professionals
Glamly focuses entirely on the beauty industry. Everything is designed around how beauty professionals work.
Most beauty businesses need:
- Online booking
- Deposits
- Appointment reminders
- Client profiles
- Promotions
- A professional booking page
Rather than trying to serve every industry, Glamly focuses on doing one thing well.
- Your own branded booking page
- Fixed monthly pricing
- Fast setup
- Beauty-first experience
- Software built specifically for salons, beauticians, nail technicians, lash artists and barbers
The key question is simple: do you want software built for every independent business, or software designed specifically for beauty professionals?
Understanding Solo pricing vs Glamly pricing
Both platforms help independent professionals manage bookings. The difference is their focus.
Glamly pricing
per month — every feature included
Everything included. No tiers. No hidden extras. No surprises.
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Solo pricing
pricing
plans designed for independent professionals
Solo offers plans designed around independent professionals. Depending on the features you need, pricing and functionality may vary.
If you're looking specifically for beauty booking software, it's worth comparing whether a beauty-focused platform better suits your business.
For a full breakdown of Glamly's pricing and everything included, see our pricing page.
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Why beauty professionals look for a Solo alternative
Most people searching for a Solo alternative aren't looking because Solo is a poor product. They're looking for software that's more closely aligned with the beauty industry.
Common reasons people switch
- They want software built specifically for beauty businesses
- They want a booking experience designed around beauty appointments
- They want simpler pricing
- They prefer industry-specific software
- They want a platform focused entirely on beauty professionals
What Glamly offers instead
- £12/month flat pricing
- Beauty-first design
- Free migration support
- 30-day free trial
- Purpose-built for beauty professionals
Moving your beauty business to Glamly
Your clients, services and business information are valuable. You shouldn't have to rebuild everything from scratch.
Glamly provides migration support to help make switching straightforward and get you taking bookings quickly. We'll help you get your booking page live as quickly as possible so you can continue taking appointments with minimal disruption.
Glamly vs Solo — frequently asked questions
Is Glamly cheaper than Solo?
Glamly costs £12/month with every feature included. Solo offers plans depending on the features you need and the type of business you run.
Can both platforms take deposits?
Yes. Both platforms support deposit collection and online booking.
Can clients book online with both platforms?
Yes. Both platforms allow clients to book appointments online.
Is Solo designed specifically for beauty professionals?
Solo supports independent professionals across multiple industries. Glamly is designed specifically for beauty professionals — salons, beauticians, nail technicians, lash artists and barbers.
Can I switch from Solo to Glamly?
Yes. Glamly provides migration support to help you move your clients, services and business information across, together with a 30-day free trial so you can get set up before making the switch.
Which platform is best for beauty professionals?
If you're looking for software designed specifically around the needs of beauty professionals, Glamly may be the better fit. If you want a broader platform for independent businesses across different industries, Solo may be worth considering.
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