--- description: Review of Inspire Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Inspire | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Fitness Software](/directory/4675/fitness/software) > [Inspire](/software/238144/stx-cloud) # Inspire Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/238144/stx-cloud Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/238144/stx-cloud?page=2) > Inspire by STX is a cloud-based salon management software application for Windows, macOS, and Android users. It assists salon managers with handling their appointments, transactions, inventory, and client data, and it comes with SaaS-type user support. The system enables clients to make online reservations and buy e-gifts on client portals. It supports instant SMS text and email confirmations, reminders, and follow-ups. Stylists can use the worker portal to confirm optimum availabilities and ensure sessions are spaced out correctly. With integrated payment card processing, salon managers can make express bookings, add clients to waitlists, and view performance or demand for specific workers. Inspire helps businesses streamline transactions and cash flows. Integrated with Clover PoS devices, it enables staff to process payments for add-on services, tips, and future appointments. Users can accept any payment type, grant loyalty rewards, sell gift cards, and safely store customer details. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 30 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 30 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: STX - **Founded**: 1981 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$59.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: Inspire by STX is a cloud-based monthly subscription service. Please contact STX Software directly for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, Spanish - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Management - Appointment Scheduling - Attendance Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Billing & Invoicing - Booking Management - Booth Rental Management - Calendar Management - Calendar Sync - Class Management - Client Database - Client Management - Client Portal - Commission Management - Communication Management - Confirmations/Reminders ## Integrations (3 total) - Clover - Marketing 360 - Textel ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Fitness Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4675/fitness/software) ## Related Categories - [Fitness Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4675/fitness/software) - [Spa Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/2596/spa/software) - [Salon Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4710/salon/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It has high features. ----- ### "STX Inspire Software" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *14 April 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: Inspire was a good software. It allowed great reports for payroll, KPI's, etc. It was easy to use, easy to train staff, and basically anything that we wanted to do from the salon end of things. > > **Cons**: Online booking for the guest. We got so many complaints about the difficulty of online booking. Several guests actually considered switching salons over it. > > It was okay. Customer service was mediocre. Whenever we asked for a fix or suggested something to be implemented, it was met with a solid, "We can't do that". ----- ### "We've used STX since 1990" — 3.0/5 > **Frank** | *2 September 2017* > > **Pros**: We've used STX since 1989 or 1990 so I have a great understanding of the software and the company. The software looks great, it's easy to use and the few features that it includes, work great. > > **Cons**: Attention: 25+ years using STX/SalonTranscripts) If you use STX, your data can NOT be converted easily to another software platform using automation, you'd have to hand enter almost, if not, everything-depending on whom you'd switch to After several conversations w STX, they have many "reasons" why they haven't updated the functionality of the software and give no timeline as to when. IMHO this is a slick looking dinosaur. Below are just a few reasons for my opinion Reports: The reports are cumbersome with multiple data on a single report with no way to choose individual data points to get the information you need and it's lacking in metric flexibility (you get what they think you need), retention report is useless, no reports to track up sells/down sells, no time off tracking... Marketing: Automated client marketing is light (5 or 6 different types of emails) lacks customization (you get what THEY think you need with few options) No automatic remind guests that their products likely need replenishing. No two way texting. No mobile/custom branded app for customers and we have to be on our guests mobile device to stay competitive. Difficult to send out test marketing emails, you have to set up a filter to send one to yourself to see how they look. STX mobile app has few features, lacks functionality when compared to what other salon software companies offer... There isn't space to write everything that this program lacks. Call me if you'd like to know more ----- ### "Love this platform" — 5.0/5 > **Melanie** | *7 June 2022* | Professional Training & Coaching | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love that the software allows you to plan a pleasurable experience for your clients. It is very robust. It is new and always developing. > > **Cons**: There are some features that I would like to see such as client photo storage and also a way to use other POS systems. I do not like the way you have to cancel appointments. > > The customer service far exceeds my expectations. ----- ### "Perfect for busy salons" — 5.0/5 > **Amanda** | *25 July 2019* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The customer service is top notch\! The support staff is beyond patient and will help to solve any issue or confusions you may have. I never have to wait long for help or answers. > > **Cons**: Permissions and security measures can make some tasks a little more time consuming. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/238144/stx-cloud?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/238144/stx-cloud) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data