A full visual calendar with day and week views, drag-and-drop rescheduling and color-coded services. Unlimited appointments.
Free Salon Software
Free salon software: start with Helmox Starter plan
Not every salon needs a premium subscription on day one. Helmox's Starter plan gives you a professional appointment calendar, client database and service catalog — completely free, with no time limit and no credit card. Upgrade only when your business is ready.
Store contact details, treatment notes, preferences and visit history for up to thirty clients at no cost.
Define your treatments with names, durations and prices. Keep your offerings organized and consistent.
Perfect for solo professionals. Manage your own schedule without the complexity of multi-staff features.
Sign up with just an email address. No payment information required, no surprise charges, no trial expiration.
Use the Starter plan forever. This is not a 14-day trial — it is a permanent free tier for as long as you need it.
Why Helmox offers a genuinely free plan
Many "free" salon tools are actually limited trials that expire after two weeks, locking you out until you pay. Others are free but show ads, sell your data or charge commissions on bookings. Helmox takes a different approach.
The Starter plan exists because we believe every beauty professional deserves access to basic management tools, regardless of budget. Whether you are a newly qualified esthetician starting your first practice or a seasoned professional testing new software, you should be able to try Helmox properly — with real data, real appointments and real time — before deciding to invest.
Our business model is simple: when your salon grows and you need advanced features like online booking, automated reminders or multi-operator calendars, you upgrade to a paid plan. Until then, the free plan has everything you need to run a professional practice.
No hidden costs — ever
With Helmox, what you see is what you pay. The Starter plan is €0. The Pro plan is €19/month. The Team plan is €39/month. There are no booking fees, no per-appointment charges, no commissions on revenue and no premium feature add-ons sold separately. This transparency is core to how Helmox works.
What the Starter plan includes
Appointment calendar
The calendar is the most important feature for any salon. On the free plan, you get the full appointment scheduling experience: day and week views, drag-and-drop to reschedule, tap-to-create new appointments, color-coded services and status tracking (confirmed, completed, no-show). There is no limit on the number of appointments you can create.
Client database (up to 30 clients)
Store complete client records: name, phone, email, birthday, treatment preferences, notes and visit history. The thirty-client limit is generous enough for new practices and freelancers just starting out. When you reach the limit, upgrading unlocks unlimited clients instantly.
Service catalog
Define every service you offer with a name, duration, price and description. This keeps your offerings organized and ensures appointments are scheduled with the correct time allocation. The catalog works seamlessly if you later enable online booking on a paid plan.
Single operator
The Starter plan supports one operator — ideal for solo estheticians, freelance nail technicians, independent hairdressers and anyone who manages their own schedule. If you hire staff later, upgrade to Team for multiple calendars.
Comparing Helmox plans
Understanding when to upgrade helps you get the most value from Helmox:
- Starter (Free) — Calendar, 30 clients, services, 1 operator. Best for new or very small practices testing the waters.
- Pro (€19/month) — Everything in Starter plus unlimited clients, online booking page, automated email reminders, revenue reports and data export. Best for established solo professionals who want to grow.
- Team (€39/month) — Everything in Pro plus multiple operator calendars, staff management and consolidated reporting. Best for salons with two or more team members.
View the full breakdown on our pricing page.
Who is the free plan best for?
Just starting your career? Get organized from day one without any financial commitment. Build good habits early.
Working independently with a small, loyal client base? The Starter plan covers your needs without costing a cent.
Offering treatments part-time alongside another job? A free tool means zero overhead while you build your practice.
Want to test Helmox with real data before committing? Use the free plan as long as you need — no pressure, no expiration.
Getting started in sixty seconds
- Visit helmox.app — Go to helmox.app and create your account with an email address.
- Add your services — Enter the treatments you offer. Two or three are enough to start.
- Create your first appointment — Tap a time slot, select a client and service, and save. You are up and running.
The entire setup takes less than a minute. No onboarding calls, no tutorial videos, no configuration wizards. If you can use a smartphone, you can use Helmox.
When you are ready for more, explore our complete salon software features or learn how online booking can fill your calendar automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions about Free Salon Software
Is Helmox really free?
Yes. The Starter plan is genuinely free with no time limit, no credit card required and no hidden fees. You get a full appointment calendar, client database for up to 30 clients, service catalog and one operator. It is not a trial — it is a permanent free tier you can use indefinitely.
What are the limitations of the free plan?
The Starter plan supports up to 30 clients and one operator. It does not include online booking, automated email reminders or revenue reports. These features are available on the Pro plan (€19/month) and Team plan (€39/month). There is no limit on the number of appointments you can create.
When should I upgrade from the free plan?
Upgrade when you need more than 30 client records, want to enable online booking for your clients, need automated email reminders to reduce no-shows, or want revenue tracking and analytics. The Pro plan at €19/month unlocks all of these. If you have multiple staff members, the Team plan at €39/month adds multi-operator calendars.
Can I switch from free to paid without losing data?
Absolutely. Upgrading is seamless — all your existing appointments, clients, services and settings remain exactly as they are. You simply gain access to additional features. There is no migration, no re-setup and no data loss. Downgrading works the same way — your data stays, but access to premium features pauses.
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