SupaDay vs GlossGenius for Spas: Which Is Better?

Spas run on commissions. Massage therapists earn one rate, estheticians another, body treatment specialists a third. Every service has a different split, and every therapist's pay depends on accurate tracking. Software that doesn't handle commissions — or charges $168/month for the privilege — isn't built for how spas actually operate.

GlossGenius works for solo estheticians who only take appointments. Simple setup, clean interface. But a spa with a team needs commission tracking, and GlossGenius doesn't offer it until Platinum. That's $168/month before your staff's pay is even tracked correctly.

Head-to-head comparison

What you actually pay

GlossGenius shows annual pricing on their website. These are month-to-month prices — no annual lock-in.

Solo therapist or esthetician

SupaDay Grow: $14/month — booking, SMS, commissions, POS, audit trail SupaDay Business: $22/month — adds website, reviews, multi-location GlossGenius Standard: $28/month — booking, SMS, POS, website

SupaDay Grow is half the price. SupaDay Business at $22/month includes a website, reviews, multi-location, and 2,000 SMS — and still costs $6 less than GlossGenius Standard. More features, lower price.

5-therapist spa

SupaDay Grow: 5 x $14 = $70/month — commissions, POS, SMS included GlossGenius Gold: $56/month — adds reviews, multi-location, waitlist. No commissions.

GlossGenius Gold is cheaper on paper. But a spa without commission tracking means calculating every therapist's pay by hand at the end of each month. Need commissions on GlossGenius? Platinum at $168/month. A 5-therapist spa that needs commissions: $168 GlossGenius vs $70 SupaDay. That's $1,176/year more for a feature that should be standard.

10-therapist spa

SupaDay Grow: 10 x $14 = $99/month (hits the cap) — up to 10 staff SupaDay Business: $149/month cap — unlimited staff, adds website, reviews, multi-location GlossGenius Platinum: $168/month — commissions, unlimited users.

Grow at $99 handles 10 therapists with commissions and POS. More than 10? Business caps at $149 — still cheaper than Platinum at $168, with more features.

Where SupaDay wins

Commissions that calculate themselves

This is the feature that matters most for spas with a team. Massage at 50%, facial at 45%, body wrap at 40%. Each therapist might have a different split. Tips on card separate from tips in cash. Without a system, the owner is staying after close with a calculator.

SupaDay includes commission tracking on Grow at $14/user/month. Set rates per therapist or per service — as granular as you need.

What saves the most time: commissions tie directly into SupaDay's POS, which is free on every plan. When a therapist checks out a client — card, cash, or split — the commission calculates automatically. No manual entry, no end-of-day spreadsheet, no owner adding up each therapist's tickets after the last client leaves. The therapist does the service, the client pays, the system does the math. Pull the report, run payroll, done.

GlossGenius locks commissions behind Platinum at $168/month. For a 5-therapist spa, that's $168 vs $70. $1,176/year more for a feature every spa with a team needs.

Walk-in management for day spas

Not every spa is appointment-only. Day spas and resort spas get walk-ins — especially for express services like chair massages, quick facials, or add-on treatments. Without a system, it's the front desk deciding who takes the next client.

SupaDay's turn tracker handles walk-in rotation. Express service counts as a half turn, full treatment counts as a full turn. The team sees who's next — fair, transparent, no favoritism.

GlossGenius has no walk-in management on any plan. If your spa takes any walk-ins at all, GlossGenius can't help you manage them.

QR check-in

Busy day at the spa, clients arriving for back-to-back appointments. SupaDay's QR check-in lets clients scan and check in on arrival. The front desk sees who's here without juggling phone calls, walk-ins, and arriving appointments at the same time.

GlossGenius has no check-in system.

Predictable pricing

SupaDay charges $14/user/month on Grow (up to 10 staff, cap $99) or $22/user/month on Business (unlimited staff, cap $149). Add a therapist, add $14 or $22. No tier jumps.

GlossGenius jumps from $28 to $56 to $168. Need multi-location for a second spa? $28 jumps to $56. Need commissions? $56 jumps to $168. You pay for the entire tier, not just the feature you need.

Audit trail

A therapist says their commission is short. A client disputes a charge. A no-show claims they cancelled. The audit trail logs every change — who, when, what. No he-said-she-said, just the record. GlossGenius doesn't have it.

Where GlossGenius wins

Website on every plan

GlossGenius includes a website builder starting at $28/month. Templates are limited, but it's available from day one.

SupaDay's website builder is on Business at $22/user/month — which is still $6 cheaper than GlossGenius Standard. You get a website plus reviews, multi-location, and 2,000 SMS credits for less money.

Simple setup for solo practitioners

GlossGenius is built for solo professionals. If you're an independent esthetician or massage therapist who only takes appointments, GlossGenius is fast to set up and easy to use.

But the moment you hire a second therapist and need to split commissions, you're looking at $168/month.

Where they're equal

Both handle the core booking workflow:

• Online booking — clients pick their therapist, choose their service, book 24/7
• Calendar management — color-coded, day/week/month views
• SMS reminders and marketing — both include SMS credits on base plans
• Client profiles — service history, notes, preferences
• POS checkout — card, cash, tip handling
• Recurring appointments — monthly facial clients, biweekly massage regulars

Which one should you pick?

Pick SupaDay if:

• You have a team and need commission tracking without paying $168/month
• You want commissions to calculate automatically from POS checkout
• Your spa takes walk-ins and needs turn tracking (GlossGenius doesn't have it)
• You want capped pricing ($99 Grow, $149 Business) instead of tier jumps
• You need an audit trail for commission disputes and appointment changes

Pick GlossGenius if:

• You're a solo therapist or esthetician who only takes appointments
• You don't need commission tracking or walk-in management

The bottom line

GlossGenius locks commission tracking — the feature spas need most — behind $168/month. Their cheapest plan at $28/month costs more than SupaDay Business at $22/month, which includes a website, reviews, and multi-location. SupaDay includes commissions on Grow at $14/user/month, and they calculate automatically through the free POS — no manual entry, no end-of-day math. For a 5-therapist spa that needs commissions, it's $70/month vs $168/month. Walk-in tracking and QR check-in are included on Grow; GlossGenius doesn't offer either at any price. If you work solo and only take appointments, GlossGenius handles that. If you have a team, SupaDay gives you more for less. See how SupaDay works for spas →. For a full breakdown, check the comparison page →.