A full book, fewer no-shows.

What salons and barbers run on Wakato

Bookings, online and by phone

The receptionist books while you're with a client. Calendar & Bookings.

Reminders and rebooking

Fewer no-shows, regulars rebooked. Email & Campaigns.

Loyalty card

A Wakato Pass card in Apple and Google Wallet. Commerce.

Reviews answered

Google reviews replied to in your voice. Social Media Manager.

The AI agents salons and barbers start with

• Front desk: Answers calls and DMs and books appointments.
• Social: Posts your work and answers comments.

Use cases

• Never miss a call · An AI receptionist answers every business call in your business's name, books appointments, takes messages and can text back anyone who hung up. Free to start.
• Book appointments · Booking pages that check your calendars and take payment, plus an AI agent that books people by phone, text, WhatsApp and chat, and sends reminders.
• Get and answer reviews · Ask happy customers for reviews at the right moment and let an AI agent reply to every Google and Facebook review in your voice.

Questions

Can clients book by phone while I'm working?

Yes. The AI receptionist answers and books a free slot on your calendar.

What is the best software for hair salons?

One that books online and by phone, cuts no-shows and brings regulars back. Wakato does all three with booking pages, reminders, a loyalty card in the client's phone wallet and an AI receptionist that answers while you're with a client.

What does salon software mean?

Salon software is the system a salon runs on: online booking, the calendar, client records, reminders, payments, loyalty and marketing. Wakato covers these in one account and adds AI agents that answer clients and post for you.

Can I take payment when clients book, to cut no-shows?

Yes. A booked-time service is paid at checkout, and the slot is held while the client pays; reminders before the appointment cut no-shows further. Taking payment comes with Pro and Business.

Can clients book from Instagram?

Yes. Connect Instagram and the agent answers DMs, offers free times and books the appointment or sends your booking link.

Can I run a loyalty card?

Yes. A Wakato Pass card lives in the client's phone wallet, collects stamps or points when you scan it and can carry gift card value too. Wakato Pass comes with Pro and Business.

How much does it cost?

Wakato is free to start; Pro is $49 a month and Business $99 a month, or $490 and $990 when paid yearly. Calls, texts and AI use are paid from your wallet as you use them, with no per-seat price.