Inspire

RATING:

4.2

(29)

About Inspire

Inspire by STX is a cloud-based salon management software application for Windows, macOS, and Android users. It assists salon managers with handling their appointments, transactions, inventory, and client data, and it comes with SaaS-type user support. The system enables clients to make online reservations and buy e-gifts on client portals. It supports instant SMS text and email confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups. Stylists can use the worker portal to confirm optimum availabilities and ensure sessions are spaced out correctly. With integrated payment card processing, salon managers can make express bookings, add clients to waitlists, and view performance or demand for specific workers. Inspire helps businesses streamline transactions and cash flows. Integrated w...

Inspire Pricing

Inspire by STX is a cloud-based monthly subscription service. Please contact STX Software directly for pricing information.

Starting price: 

$59.00 per month

Free trial: 

Not Available

Free version: 

Not Available

Keep your book and clients organized in one place. With a color-coded calendar, one-click appointments, drag-and-drop rescheduling, and more, your book has never looked better. Store notes, history, contact info, and more with Inspire's client cards.
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Inspire Reviews

Overall Rating

4.2

Ratings Breakdown

Secondary Ratings

Ease-of-use

4

Customer Support

4.5

Value for money

4

Functionality

4

Most Helpful Reviews for Inspire

1 - 5 of 29 Reviews

Anonymous

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed April 2019

Boosted our Salon's revenue

PROS

This program has some incredible functionality and is so easy to use! The reservation side is so easy to use. We have ability to click and drag appointments, we can also open an appointment builder window to search a span of time and find the ideal placement. There is a feature that shows you whether the placement of an appointment is going to be best for the stylist. Great reporting systems and easy to understand! Goal setting and goal dashboard are super helpful for stylists to see where they are at.

CONS

Some of the reports can be very difficult to read. There is a texting functionality but it has limited capabilities.

Melanie

Professional Training & Coaching, 2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed June 2022

Love this platform

The customer service far exceeds my expectations.

PROS

I love that the software allows you to plan a pleasurable experience for your clients. It is very robust. It is new and always developing.

CONS

There are some features that I would like to see such as client photo storage and also a way to use other POS systems. I do not like the way you have to cancel appointments.

Reason for choosing Inspire

It was sleek and professional

Reasons for switching to Inspire

I made the switch because although square had some good options that STX did not, I saw the growth and potential in STX.

Frank

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

3

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

3

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

2

Reviewed September 2017

We've used STX since 1990

PROS

We've used STX since 1989 or 1990 so I have a great understanding of the software and the company. The software looks great, it's easy to use and the few features that it includes, work great.

CONS

Attention: 25+ years using STX/SalonTranscripts) If you use STX, your data can NOT be converted easily to another software platform using automation, you'd have to hand enter almost, if not, everything-depending on whom you'd switch to After several conversations w STX, they have many "reasons" why they haven't updated the functionality of the software and give no timeline as to when. IMHO this is a slick looking dinosaur. Below are just a few reasons for my opinion Reports: The reports are cumbersome with multiple data on a single report with no way to choose individual data points to get the information you need and it's lacking in metric flexibility (you get what they think you need), retention report is useless, no reports to track up sells/down sells, no time off tracking... Marketing: Automated client marketing is light (5 or 6 different types of emails) lacks customization (you get what THEY think you need with few options) No automatic remind guests that their products likely need replenishing. No two way texting. No mobile/custom branded app for customers and we have to be on our guests mobile device to stay competitive. Difficult to send out test marketing emails, you have to set up a filter to send one to yourself to see how they look. STX mobile app has few features, lacks functionality when compared to what other salon software companies offer... There isn't space to write everything that this program lacks. Call me if you'd like to know more

Amanda

Hospitality, 2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed July 2019

Perfect for busy salons

PROS

The customer service is top notch! The support staff is beyond patient and will help to solve any issue or confusions you may have. I never have to wait long for help or answers.

CONS

Permissions and security measures can make some tasks a little more time consuming.

Reasons for switching to Inspire

We needed something that allowed us to personalize appointment options and double booking.

Anonymous

10,000+ employees

Used monthly for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed August 2021

I like this company and iI wish all happiness for every member on it.

This software improved everything I had problems with them. It has high features.

PROS

It is very easy to use and I use it to take advantage of my life and work.

CONS

I feel like to use this software and I advice everyone to use it. It's very easy and useful.

Reason for choosing Inspire

Because Amazon is one of the largest and greatest companies in the world and its products are excellent.