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OpenChair vs Boulevard

OpenChair and Boulevard, compared carefully.

Based on Boulevard's public pricing, Boulevard AI, and integration pages reviewed on 19 June 2026, Boulevard is a polished self-care platform for salons, spas, medspas, barbers, massage, nail salons, multi-location teams, franchises, and enterprises. OpenChair is focused on capped AU/NZ/GB pricing, direct branded booking, and operator-reviewed salon workflows.

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Our Take

Boulevard is a mature self-care platform with Precision Scheduling, client profiles, forms and charting, messages, marketing, payments, APIs, integrations, Boulevard AI, and medspa-oriented add-ons. As reviewed on 19 June 2026, Boulevard's public Salon & Spa pricing listed Essentials at $140/month/location during limited-time summer pricing, normally $176; Premier at $234, normally $293; and Prestige at $328, normally $410. Boulevard also listed Enterprise custom pricing and add-ons such as Forms from $65/month/location, QuickBooks at $45/month/location, and ePrescribe at $45 per prescriber. OpenChair's point of difference is more specific: published capped AU/NZ/GB pricing, direct branded booking, and operator-reviewed salon workflows across replies, gaps, follow-ups, Style Match, and day-to-day team actions.

Feature Comparison

Feature
OpenChair
Boulevard
Pricing & Add-ons
Monthly Cost
A$34.95-A$199/venue/mo (capped)
$140–$328 promo; normally $176–$410
Pricing Model
Month-to-month
USD per location
Team Scaling
Bookable-team pricing with venue cap
Essentials up to 5 pros; higher tiers unlimited
SMS & Email Marketing
Included allowances on Pro
100-2,500 texts; 500-10k emails
Scheduling
AI Gap-Filling
Predictive waitlist + Smart Nudges
Precision Scheduling
Processing Gaps (parallel scheduling)
Included (Pro)
Advanced scheduling/resource logic
Resource Management
Rooms & machines (Pro)
Advanced room and resource booking
AI & Automation
OpenChair Assistant
Included (Pro)
Boulevard AI
Consultation Forms
AI-integrated with logic (Pro)
Forms add-on / Prestige included
Client Analytics
AI analysis
Strong financial reporting
Style Match
Photo-guided service matching
Not presented the same way publicly

Fit Notes for Boulevard

A practical summary of where Boulevard is well represented publicly, and where OpenChair is positioned differently.

OpenChair fit notes
  • Public USD per-location pricing reviewed on 19 June 2026 uses a different pricing model from OpenChair's published AU/NZ/GB venue cap
  • Boulevard's medspa, API, Enterprise, and multi-location depth may be more platform than some independent salons need day to day
  • Forms, QuickBooks, ePrescribe, messages, and usage-based communications can affect total cost depending on plan and setup
  • OpenChair presents Style Match, Smart Replies, Reconnect, Smart Nudges, Processing Gaps, and Assistant actions as named operator-reviewed salon workflow surfaces
Public strengths
  • Precision Scheduling is a clear product strength
  • Forms, charts, ePrescribe, and medspa-oriented workflows are publicly promoted
  • Premium client experience design
  • Published USD per-location plans for salons, spas, medspas, and multi-location operators
  • Boulevard AI, messages, marketing, payments, reporting, APIs, and integrations are all part of a mature platform story

Making the Switch from Boulevard

Switching software feels daunting — but it doesn't have to be. Here's exactly how the transition works.

1

Review your Boulevard setup

Review your Boulevard plan, billing term, add-ons, message usage, forms, payments, and any implementation commitments before planning a switch. Time the move around renewal or billing changes so you avoid paying for two systems longer than needed.

2

Export your data

Request a full data export from Boulevard including clients, appointment history, and service menu.

3

Import and configure

Send available exports to support@openchairpro.com. We'll import available data into OpenChair and help review your team, services, commission tracking, and Processing Gaps setup before go-live.

4

Move booking links when ready

Run both systems in parallel during the transition if needed. Update your website, social, and Google booking links once the OpenChair setup has been reviewed and your team is ready.

Common Questions About Switching from Boulevard

Is OpenChair a good alternative to Boulevard?

Yes for salons and barbershops that want published capped AU/NZ/GB pricing, direct branded booking, and operator-reviewed salon workflows. Boulevard is a strong premium platform. If you need Boulevard's Precision Scheduling, medspa charting, ePrescribe, APIs, integrations, Enterprise controls, or multi-location depth, Boulevard may be a better fit. If you mainly need salon booking, team operations, client messaging, gap filling, consultation forms, and operator-facing AI, OpenChair may be a better fit.

What's the main difference between OpenChair and Boulevard?

Boulevard is a premium self-care platform built around a polished client experience, Precision Scheduling, payments, forms, charting, marketing, APIs, integrations, and multi-location operations. OpenChair is a focused salon operating system with published capped AU/NZ/GB pricing and AI built into daily operator decisions: Style Match, Smart Replies, Reconnect, Smart Nudges, Processing Gaps, and operator-reviewed gap actions.

Does OpenChair have Boulevard's 'Precision Scheduling'?

No. Boulevard's Precision Scheduling is its own product. OpenChair addresses the same business problem differently: Processing Gaps for colour work, predictive waitlist matching, Smart Nudges for low-occupancy moments, and operator-reviewed gap actions. The goal is not to clone Boulevard; it is to give salons a practical OpenChair workflow for filling more of the calendar.

I'm already on Boulevard. Can I switch?

Yes, but plan it properly. Review your Boulevard billing term, add-ons, payment setup, forms, memberships, client records, and reporting exports. Start with client list, services, staff, booking rules, and future appointments. If you rely heavily on Boulevard Forms, ePrescribe, APIs, or medspa charting, treat that as a migration project rather than a simple booking-tool swap.

Does OpenChair handle clinical features like Boulevard?

OpenChair's consultation forms support conditional logic, custom waivers, digital signatures, and AI-assisted form review for standard salon, barber, and beauty intake. Boulevard's Forms, Charts, and ePrescribe options are more medspa-oriented, especially where clinical documentation or prescription workflows matter. If you are operating like a medical practice, Boulevard may still be the better fit.

Does Boulevard have AI?

Yes. Boulevard has a public Boulevard AI page and positions AI around smarter scheduling, better marketing, and faster answers. OpenChair's AI story is different: Assistant actions, Smart Replies, Booking Replies, Smart Nudges, Reconnect, Style Match, and waitlist opportunity workflows are built around operator-reviewed salon decisions.

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