Simple vs Boulevard
Last reviewed: September 2026
Boulevard pricing runs from $143 to $410 per location per month, and Boulevard does not publish its card processing rates. Simple publishes all of its pricing: $99, $199 or $399 a month, 2.19% in person and 2.79% online, with no per-transaction fee. For a 5-provider salon, our estimate puts Boulevard about $3,035 a year higher.
Competitor pricing last reviewed September 2026. Published rates change; check the vendor's current pricing page: Boulevard pricing.
Key facts: Simple vs Boulevard
- Boulevard Essentials is $143/mo per location for up to 5 providers. Published by Boulevard.
- Premier is $293 list ($234 fall promo for new customers) with unlimited providers. Prestige is $410 list ($328 promo) and includes Forms.
- Boulevard payments require Boulevard Duo hardware. Card rates are not published.
- Simple is $99, $199 or $399 per month, 2.19% in person, 2.79% online, all published.
What does Boulevard salon software cost per location?
| Boulevard plan | List price | Promo price | Providers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $143/mo | None | Up to 5 | Forms from $65/mo extra |
| Premier | $293/mo | $234 fall promo, new customers | Unlimited | Forms from $65/mo extra |
| Prestige | $410/mo | $328 promo | Unlimited | Forms included |
| QuickBooks add-on | $45/mo | None | Not applicable | Any plan |
| Simple Small / Medium / Large | $99 / $199 / $399 | None | 5 / 10 / Unlimited users | Forms included |
Boulevard plan prices published by Boulevard at joinblvd.com/pricing. Every Boulevard price is per location.
Does Boulevard publish its processing rates?
No. Boulevard does not list card rates on its pricing page. A third-party report puts them at 2.65% + 15¢ in person and 3.65% + 15¢ online. That source is a blog post from a competing software company, so treat the figures as an estimate and ask Boulevard for a written quote.
Simple's rates are on its pricing page: 2.19% in person and 2.79% online, with no per-transaction fee and no special hardware requirement for payments.
What would a 5-provider salon pay on Boulevard?
Estimate for a salon with 5 providers doing $30,000 a month at an $85 average ticket, 85% in person and 15% deposits or card on file, on Boulevard Essentials using the reported rates.
Boulevard (estimate): $25,500 x 2.65% + 300 x $0.15 + $4,500 x 3.65% + 53 x $0.15 = $892.95/mo, plus $143 = $12,431/yr
Simple: $25,500 x 2.19% + $4,500 x 2.79% = $684/mo, plus Small $99 = $9,396/yr
Estimated difference: about $3,035 a year
Savings Calculator
Live math using verified August 2026 published rates.
Which of these do you use?
Simple
Processing only
$10,512
per year
Square
Processing + feature add-ons
$16,608
per year
Annual total: processing + on-toggle feature costs. Base software shown below.
Simple software
Square software
Free plan by default; $49/mo Plus and $149/mo Premium exist. Plus fee is counted above when a Plus-only feature is on.
You save
$6,096
per year vs Square
Not for sale at any price on Square
Estimates based on published August 2026 rates and typical published app pricing. Courier fees (DoorDash/Uber) excluded for Square delivery. Your actuals may vary.
Savings Calculator
Salon, spa and studio pricing, verified September 2026.
The rest is paid in person.
Boulevard doesn't publish rates; defaults are third-party reports.
Which of these do you use?
Estimate. Boulevard doesn't publish card rates.
Simple
Processing + plan
$9,396
per year
Boulevard
Processing + software + fees
$12,431
per year
Annual total: processing + software + add-ons, both sides.
Simple plan
Simple Small plan: $99/mo (5 users)
Boulevard plan
Boulevard Essentials: $143/mo per location
You save
$3,035
per year vs Boulevard
Vagaro, GlossGenius and Fresha figures are published by each vendor, verified September 2026. Boulevard card rates and Mindbody card rates are third-party estimates. Your actuals may vary.
Is Boulevard worth it for a small salon?
Boulevard's strength is a polished client booking experience and tools for multi-location brands. A two- or three-chair salon pays the same per-location fee as a flagship, plus the Duo hardware, and cannot see its card rate before signing. For most small salons, that is a lot of premium for features they will not use.
Who is each one best for?
- Boulevard is best for high-end, multi-location salons and spas that want a premium booking experience and can absorb per-location pricing.
- Simple is best for independent salons and spas that want published pricing and one plan for booking, retail and loyalty.
See the spa software guide for a spa-sized example, or the salon software guide.
Who should choose Boulevard instead?
Luxury multi-location brands that value Boulevard's client experience over cost. If the look and feel of the booking flow is part of your brand, and you run several locations, Boulevard is built for you.
Frequently asked questions
Boulevard publishes Essentials at $143 per location per month (up to 5 providers), Premier at $293 list with a $234 fall promo, and Prestige at $410 list with a $328 promo.
No. A third-party report from a competing software company puts them at 2.65% + 15¢ in person and 3.65% + 15¢ online. Simple publishes 2.19% in person and 2.79% online.
Yes. Boulevard payments require Boulevard Duo hardware.
Usually not on cost. A small salon pays the same per-location fee as a large one and cannot see its card rate up front. Our estimate for a 5-provider salon puts Boulevard about $3,035 a year above Simple.
Simple costs $99 to $399 a month with published rates of 2.19% in person and 2.79% online, and includes forms, which Boulevard charges from $65/mo for on lower plans.
See your rate before you sign
Published pricing: 2.19% in person, 2.79% online, from $99/mo.