Best salon booking software in Malaysia
An honest look at four tools Malaysian salons shortlist: Newvia, bookit, LABÉAU and Fresha. Yes, Newvia is ours — so we've included where the others do better.
Prices checked 14 October 2026 from each company's own website
The short answer
- Want to start free and get paid online: Newvia
- Need WhatsApp reminders on a small budget: bookit
- Need a full POS with LHDN e-invoicing: LABÉAU
- Want a global marketplace and every feature: Fresha
Newvia
Free (up to 2 staff) · Growth RM99/month
Best for: New and growing salons that want online booking and upfront payment without a monthly bill on day one.
Good at
- Free Basic plan, no credit card
- Clients pay online when they book
- Email confirmations and reminders on both plans
- One price for the whole salon, unlimited bookings
- Paste your price list and your menu is set up
Worth knowing
- WhatsApp reminders not available yet
- Newer product, so fewer reviews so far
- No in-store POS hardware or retail stock tools
Source: Newvia pricing
bookit (LaunchIt)
From RM41/month, billed RM488 yearly · 7-day trial
Best for: Malaysian salons that want WhatsApp reminders and a simple POS at a low yearly price.
Good at
- Built in Malaysia
- WhatsApp and email reminders from the first plan
- Packages, deposits and POS on higher plans
- Staff commission tracking on Team
Worth knowing
- No free plan, paid yearly for the lowest price
- Extra branches and users are paid add-ons
Source: www.launchit.my
LABÉAU
From RM174.92/month
Best for: Established salons that need a full POS, LHDN e-invoicing and WhatsApp marketing in one system.
Good at
- All-in-one salon POS
- LHDN e-invoicing
- WhatsApp marketing
- No per-seat fee
Worth knowing
- Highest starting price on this list
- More system than a small or new salon may need
Source: www.labeaupos.com
Fresha
USD 19.95/month solo · USD 14.95 per bookable team member · 7-day trial
Best for: Salons that want a mature global product and a client marketplace.
Good at
- Very full feature list: POS, inventory, gift cards, memberships
- Large international client marketplace
- Business mobile app
Worth knowing
- Price grows with every bookable team member
- Priced in USD, plus message fees beyond the free allowance
Source: www.fresha.com
Common questions
What is the best salon booking software in Malaysia?
It depends on your salon. For a free start with online card payments, Newvia. For WhatsApp reminders and a low yearly price, bookit. For a full POS with LHDN e-invoicing, LABÉAU. For a big international marketplace, Fresha.
Is there free salon booking software in Malaysia?
Yes. Newvia's Basic plan is free forever for up to two staff, with no credit card needed. Fresha, bookit and LABÉAU are paid plans with free trials.
Does Newvia send WhatsApp reminders?
Not yet. Newvia sends email confirmations and reminders on both plans today. WhatsApp reminders are coming to the Growth plan.
How much does salon software cost in Malaysia?
Roughly RM0 to RM175 a month for the tools on this page. Newvia is free or RM99 a month, bookit from about RM41 a month (billed yearly), Fresha from USD 19.95 a month, and LABÉAU from RM174.92 a month.
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