GlossGenius vs. Comb: A Complete Guide

We get it – there’s plenty of salon software to choose from. With endless options, features, and costs, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which platform will provide you with what you need at the right price point. And who has time for that? You’ve got a business to run. But the sooner you’ve decided on your software, the faster you can focus on delivering quality services to your clients. 

Launched in 2023, Comb is a newer player in the salon software market. Although they’re still quite small and there is relatively little info about them online (with only one review on Capterra and 38 reviews in the App Store), we compiled all the information we could find about their platform’s key features and how they compare to GlossGenius. 

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GlossGenius vs. Comb: Quick Summary 

When comparing GlossGenius and Comb, both platforms aim to simplify beauty and wellness business management with all the necessary booking and client management features your business needs. 

GlossGenius stands out because of its modern booking site templates and user-friendly interface, enabling faster bookings for clients with no login required. GlossGenius also has colorful payment hardware and lower, flat payment processing rate, which can be advantageous for business owners who process a lot of payments. GlossGenius includes additional features like rebooking prompts, Google review integration, team management tools, social media templates, and advanced text marketing to help a business scale. It also has same-day payouts.

Comb offers all the basic booking and payments features as other salon software options. Most of Comb’s functionality is on mobile, which is worth noting for anyone in need of a desktop interface. With Comb, booking requires clients to first create an account and set it up with two-factor authentication as well. It has AI features built into booking as well. While it may not have the extensive feature set that GlossGenius does, it can still be a practical choice for small business owners.

• Booking: You can build a booking site and have basic back end booking controls on both GlossGenius and Comb. With GlossGenius, clients don’t need a login, or app download to book. With Comb, booking requires clients to first create an account and set it up with two-factor authentication. If you need basic booking features, Comb may work for you. GlossGenius has more complex booking features, including automated rebooking reminders, that may be better suited for more established businesses.  
• Payment processing: GlossGenius charges 2.6% flat for processing fees, whether customers use chip cards, Tap-to-Pay, or other contactless methods. Comb charges 2.6% + $0.23 for card-present payments, and 2.7% + $0.05 for card-not-present transactions. 
• Team features: GlossGenius offers payroll, time tracking, staff calendar management, team profiles, and goal setting features. At the time of writing, we could not find these features available on Comb. 
• AI: GlossGenius has AI-powered marketing and SMS emails, plus AI-powered service recommendations. Comb also offers AI-powered service recommendations to learn your clients’ behavior, along with AI-enabled scheduling recommendations. 
• Device accessibility: Comb is mostly a mobile software, with limited functionality on web and tablet versions. All of GlossGenius’ features are available on any device – mobile, tablet, or laptop.

GlossGenius vs. Comb: Features

Both GlossGenius and Comb come equipped with several features to help streamline your operations and simplify your day-to-day. They are both salon and spa management platforms designed with 24/7 online booking, automated reminders, sales reports, inventory tracking, digital forms and waivers, as well as AI-powered functionality. 

Here’s a breakdown of each platform’s core features:

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GlossGenius vs. Comb: Booking

Booking is the heartbeat of your beauty or wellness business – if the experience isn’t seamless, clients drop off and fewer appointments get made. Both GlossGenius and Comb offer online booking as a core part of their business management software. Here’s a closer look at how their experiences compare.

• Branded booking site: Both platforms offer a booking website builder so you can set up your site and let clients make appointments, though it is unclear which customizable features Comb includes, if any. Follow the link for more information on GlossGenius’ custom booking site builder options. 
• Speed of booking: With GlossGenius, clients can book without having to log in or download an app. Comb requires clients to create an account and set up two-factor authentication in order to book.
• Rebooking: Both GlossGenius and Comb offer rebooking reminders. The rebooking feature unique to GlossGenius is that the platform automatically prompts clients to rebook at checkout, along with the customizable reminders that you can schedule for any time. 

GlossGenius vs. Comb: Payments

Both GlossGenius and Comb offer payment processing with a variety of payment options. GlossGenius payment processing fees are lower and GlossGenius offers hardware options, where Comb uses a link to pay. See all the details here:

• Payment processing fees: GlossGenius offers one flat 2.6% rate on all transactions, with no extra fees for Tap-to-Pay, card-on-file, and manual entry. Comb’s rates are  2.6% + $0.23 for card-present payments, and 2.7% + $0.05 for card-not-present transactions.
• Other payment features: GlossGenius and Comb both offer invoicing and Buy Now, Pay Later to boost your clients' payment options at checkout. 
• Hardware: GlossGenius has card readers or a larger Pro Reader with a client-facing display. (If you prefer no hardware, you can use your smartphone to process payments using Tap to Pay on iPhone/Android, manually entering a card, or saving a card on file.) With Comb, you can send clients a link via text or do manual card entry so they can complete their transactions. They don’t offer payments terminals at this time. 
• Payout times: GlossGenius offers free same-day transfers by default, and instant payouts in under 60 seconds. Comb offers payouts in 2–3 business days.

Both GlossGenius and Comb allow you to accept a variety of payment options such as credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Cash App, plus Buy Now, Pay Later options.

See how AB Aesthetics grew her business after saving $5.75K on processing fees with GlossGenius

GlossGenius vs. Comb: Team management

GlossGenius offers team management features such as staff permissions, time tracking, and payroll. From what we could find online, Comb does not currently offer features for teams. Here are some details on GlossGenius team management features:

• Synced staff calendar and management: This allows business owners and managers to view who is working when, and allows employees to trade shifts with their coworkers. 
• Team reports, goal setting, and tracking: This feature allows you to track your top employees and get a detailed summary of staff performance, plus the ability to monitor progress against team goal benchmarks. 
• Timesheets and payroll: Staff can clock-in/clock-out and log their hours from their own devices, making it easier to accurately calculate their wages and reduce any payroll mistakes. You can also run payroll with the GlossGenius software and use it to prepare taxes.
• Commission reporting: With commission reporting, you can view each employee’s earned commissions over a period of time, whether from services, products, or other sales. 

GlossGenius vs. Comb: Marketing tools

Both GlossGenius and Comb offer marketing features for beauty and wellness professionals. Here are the details: 

• Email and SMS marketing: GlossGenius offers free unlimited email marketing and appointment reminders, plus up to 100 text messages each month for the Standard plan, 500 for the Gold plan, and up to 2,500 for the Platinum plan so you can send birthday messages, thank you notes, promo announcements, and more. Comb too offers reminders, birthday messages, and marketing texts in their subscription plans. 
• Social media templates: In addition to your custom booking site, GlossGenius offers templates to help you save time on designing your social media posts. As far as we know, this is not a current offering on Comb.
• Client Reviews: GlossGenius prompts reviews at checkout and lets you share them on your site or Google. At the time of writing, we were unable to determine if Comb offers anything similar.
• Google marketing tracking and analytics: GlossGenius Platinum plan members can check their marketing effectiveness to see how to best optimize their advertising strategies. At the time of writing, we were unable to determine if Comb offers anything similar.

GlossGenius vs. Comb: Other features

When comparing GlossGenius vs. Comb, here are some other features you should consider: 

• Inventory tracking: With GlossGenius, you get on-demand inventory reports, real-time tracking, automated low-stock notifications, and barcode scanning. Comb also offers inventory management features like real-time tracking and reorder notifications, but lacks a barcode scanning function.
• Client management: Client profiles, waitlists, plus custom forms and waivers are all available through GlossGenius’ subscription plans. View reports on your clients’ appointment history, and keep notes about their specific requests or quirks to facilitate the perfect service experience every time. Comb subscriptions also come with client management with features like digital invoices, personalized communication, customizable waivers, and AI-powered service recommendations. 
• Referrals: Both Comb and GlossGenius offer referral programs. GlossGenius’ gives users a $30 credit towards their subscription for every business they refer that becomes a paid subscriber, plus extra GlossGenius Community perks if you are a more frequent referrer, such as networking opportunities. Comb’s referral and incentive program includes one free month per referral using affiliate codes and perks for positive app store reviews. Comb also provides recent graduates and small business owners with a partnership program that will provide users with three months free, and 30% off their subscription for the rest of the year. 

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GlossGenius vs. Comb: Subscription fees

Try-before-you-buy is a fantastic way to really get to know the software before you commit to subscribing (particularly for smaller software like Comb, which does not yet have many reviews to rely on). When considering salon software pricing, both GlossGenius and Comb offer a 14-day free trial, followed by paid plans offering a number of comprehensive features. However, it’s important to note that Comb does not allow you to accept payments during your free trial. 

GlossGenius Standard Plan

The GlossGenius Standard Plan starts at $24/mo (when purchased as an annual plan) and covers all business essentials, including:

• Online booking features
• A customizable booking website 
• Payment processing
• Portfolio image gallery 
• Goal setting
• Card-on-file rules 
• Client management
• Inventory Management

GlossGenius Gold Plan

The GlossGenius Gold Plan starts at $48/mo (when purchased as an annual plan) and covers everything in the Standard Plan, plus: 

• Support for solos and teams of up to nine people
• Calendar sync for teams
• Time tracking
• Forms and waivers
• Waitlists
• Rebooking reminders 
• Customizable permissions
• Reserve with Google

The GlossGenius Platinum Plan

The GlossGenius Platinum plan starts at $148/mo (when purchased as an annual plan) and includes all of the features from the Gold plan, plus more powerful features and customizations to scale growth: 

• Unlimited team members
• Tracking key performance metrics at a glance
• 2,500 free text messages per month
• Premium customer support

Comb’s subscription plan

A smaller software, Comb offers a single plan with ~40 features. You can pay monthly at $45/mo, or for the year at $450. With that, you’ll get access to features like: 

• Online booking 
• AI-powered scheduling
• Text and email marketing
• Appointments and reminders
• Client management 
• Payment processing
• Expense tracking
• Inventory tracking
• Performance reports
• Waivers and forms

In conclusion, GlossGenius and Comb both offer management software for beauty and wellness businesses. Your business deserves the highest quality platform that fits your needs, so we try to detail the similarities and differences between the two to help you pick the one that’s best for your business. It’s important to do your research to fully understand all the key features, benefits, and tradeoffs each one offers. Knowing how your platform can best support your business needs can be key to your success.

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All prices and feature comparisons are as of July 2025. GlossGenius has no affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement with Comb Works, LLC or its affiliates. 

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