Inspire by STX
A long-standing all-in-one platform with clear monthly pricing, integrated STX Payments, and no contract lock-in.
All-in-one salon, spa, and fitness business management with transparent monthly plans, integrated payments, and no long-term contract.
What to know about Inspire by STX
- Core features
- Scheduling, POS, client records, inventory, reporting, and marketing in one system
- Integrated STX Payments with Clover devices and meet-or-beat rate guarantee
- Automated email and text reminders with deposit and prepayment options
- STX Worker App for mobile staff management and STX Welcome App for clients
- Check-in kiosk, consultation eForms, memberships, classes, and rewards
- Scheduling
Cloud-based calendar with online booking, standing appointments, waitlists, book-out time, resource scheduling, and an Appointment Finder to fill gaps. Automated text and email reminders help reduce no-shows, and deposits can be required at booking.
- Retail tracking
Built-in checkout for services, retail, gift cards, and memberships, with inventory management that syncs automatically at sale. Staff can scan product barcodes with the mobile app.
- Reporting
Over 50 reports covering transactional, client, and compensation data. Basic+ adds the KPI dashboard; Enhanced+ adds business analysis reporting; Advanced unlocks reviews and surveys reporting.
- Client communication and marketing
Automated email and text reminders, email marketing blasts on all plans, and list-builder/automated campaigns on Enhanced+. Advanced adds reputation tools (reviews and surveys). The STX Welcome App gives clients booking, check-in, and push notifications for +$20/mo.
- Multi-location support
Solo is built around one login/booking column. Basic, Enhanced, and Advanced offer unlimited logins and booking columns, which suggests multi-location or multi-staff workflows are supported on those plans. Confirm your exact setup during the demo.
- Pros
- Clear, published monthly pricing with no contract requirement
- Integrated payments with multiple rate programs and Clover hardware
- Long track record (40+ years) in salon, spa, and fitness software
- One-on-one training, data migration, and unlimited support included on every plan
- Mobile-first tools for both staff and clients
- Support model
Inspire includes one-on-one training, data migration, unlimited support, and live education on every plan. Phone and email support is available Monday–Friday 9am–9pm EST, Saturday 9am–5pm, and Sunday 10am–5pm.
- Ideal business type
Salons, spas, fitness studios, and small service businesses that want a predictable monthly cost, integrated payments, and an all-in-one system without a long-term contract. Solo works for independents; Basic and above fit growing teams.
Key features
- All-in-one scheduling, POS, client records, inventory, and reporting
- 50+ reports, KPI dashboard, goal tracking, and business analysis reporting
- Marketing suite with email blasts, list builder, automated campaigns, reviews, and surveys
- One-on-one training, data migration, and unlimited support included
Plans
- All core scheduling, POS, client records, and inventory features
- One login and booking column
- Automated email reminders and 2,500 texts/mo included
- 3 months free STX Welcome App
- Everything in Solo, plus:
- Unlimited logins and booking columns
- Resource scheduling, worker time clock, and permission sets
- KPI dashboard and payroll reporting
- Everything in Basic, plus:
- Business analysis reporting
- Email marketing list builder
- Automated email marketing campaigns
- Everything in Enhanced, plus:
- Reviews and surveys
- Custom client app available as an add-on
- Most robust plan for multi-column operations
Optional extras
Branded client app for iOS/Android with online booking, check-in, and push notifications.
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