Short answer: the POS systems built for Vietnamese-owned nail salons in the United States in 2026 are Certxa, Go POS (from Fastboy, the company behind GoCheckin), Tilavon, Zota POS, SICUS and POS Nail Store. They differ most on four things: whether technicians can use the screens in Vietnamese, how turns are handled, whether payroll matches how the salon pays its technicians, and what the salon really pays each month once setup fees, add-ons and card processing are counted.
Updated October 15, 2026. This guide is written by Certxa, one of the systems compared. We have kept to what each company publishes on its own website, linked our sources at the end, and said where a competitor is stronger. Prices and features change, so check with each company before you decide.
What a Vietnamese nail salon needs from a POS
A general salon app is built around appointments. Most Vietnamese-owned nail salons run on walk-ins, turns and tickets, with technicians paid by commission and often part in cash. Before comparing systems, list what your salon actually needs:
- Vietnamese on the screens technicians use, not only on the owner's reports.
- Turn rotation that follows your salon's rule: by count, by dollar amount, with half turns, and a way for a manager to fix a turn by hand.
- Tickets for walk-ins, so the front desk can take a client's name and services before a technician is free.
- Tips split between technicians on one ticket, and a cash price if you offer one.
- Payroll that matches how you pay: commission rates, supply-fee deductions, and paying part by check and part in cash.
- A check-in kiosk that clients can use in their own language.
- What happens when the internet goes down on a busy Saturday.
- The real monthly cost: software, add-ons, setup fees and card processing together.
The six systems at a glance
| System | Vietnamese screens | Turns | Payroll / commission | Check-in | AI phone receptionist | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certxa | Yes: POS, owner dashboard, kiosk | Six methods, half turns | Yes, check and cash split, tech pay slips | Yes, 5 client languages | Included (20 to 100 calls a month) | Free solo; $22 or $49 a month |
| Go POS (Fastboy / GoCheckin) | Not stated on the pages reviewed | Turn suggestions | Yes, payroll and time keeping | Yes, Go Check In (separate product) | Not listed | $50 to $149 a month, plus separate products |
| Tilavon | Yes: every screen, including client booking | Walk-in turn queue | Commission tracking, payroll export | Not mentioned | Add-on from $69 a month | $19 to $89 a month (founder pricing) |
| Zota POS | Bilingual interface (reported) | Yes (reported) | Tip splitting (reported) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not published |
| SICUS | Bilingual | Walk-in scheduling | Tip tracking | Not confirmed | Yes, answers in Vietnamese or English | Check with vendor |
| POS Nail Store | Markets Vietnamese nail software | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not published (Windows-based) |
"Not confirmed" means we could not find it on the company's own site. It does not mean the feature is missing; ask the vendor.
Certxa
Certxa is one system for check-in, booking, the POS, payroll and marketing, built around how nail salons work. Each POS tablet switches between English, Vietnamese and Spanish, so the front desk and the technicians can each read it in their own language. The owner dashboard has a Vietnamese setting, and the check-in kiosk lets clients choose English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese or Korean.
- Strengths: six turn methods, including dollar-based turns and counted turns with half turns; walk-in tickets with Tech ID sign-in; tips split per technician; cash price; payroll with supply-fee deductions and part check, part cash; technicians print their own pay slips. Tickets, check-ins and cash sales keep working when the internet drops. Autumn, the AI receptionist, is included in every plan.
- Watch-outs: Certxa is a newer company with fewer salons using it than the older brands. Card payments go through Stripe at 2.7% + 5¢ in person, plus a $0.60 Certxa fee on each card payment, which adds up for a busy salon.
- Price: free for one technician working alone; Professional $22 a month ($18 billed yearly) with unlimited technicians; Elite $49 a month for up to five locations. No setup fee.
More detail: Certxa for Vietnamese nail salons (tiếng Việt).
Go POS from Fastboy (GoCheckin)
Fastboy is a Houston company that sells several products to nail salons: Go Check In (check-in, rewards and review texts), Go Booking, Go POS and Bamboo Pay card processing. GoCheckin says it serves more than 20,000 customers.
- Strengths: a large, established company with a sales and support team; mature check-in and SMS marketing; its own card processing and terminals; Go POS includes payroll, time keeping and turn suggestions, and is listed as working during internet outages.
- Watch-outs: each product is a separate monthly subscription with its own setup fee. A salon with check-in, booking, the POS and card processing pays four bills. Bamboo Pay's processing rates are not published.
- Price: Go POS $50, $99 or $149 a month (5, 20 or unlimited staff), $25 a month per extra device, $200 setup (half off with Go Check In, $50 a month off with a Bamboo Pay account). Go Check In $59 to $199 a month plus $100 setup. Go Booking $20 to $99 a month plus $100 setup. Bamboo Pay lists $24.99 a month on its pricing page.
Tilavon
Tilavon is a nail salon POS that says it supports English, Vietnamese, Spanish and Chinese across every screen, including checkout, the owner dashboard, the employee app and client online booking.
- Strengths: the lowest published starting price in this list; Vietnamese on client-facing booking as well as staff screens; a walk-in turn queue with skip and manual assignment; commission tracking with exports for QuickBooks, Paychex, ADP and Gusto; no contracts and no setup fee on the base plans.
- Watch-outs: the low prices are founder pricing for the first 50 salons; the AI receptionist is a paid add-on from $69 a month plus a $149 setup; a check-in kiosk and offline mode are not mentioned on its site.
- Price: Boutique $19, Pro $39, Elite $89 a month (founder pricing; list prices $39, $69 and $119).
Zota POS
Zota POS is reported to be widely used in Vietnamese-owned nail salons. Zenoti's 2026 roundup describes a bilingual interface, turn management and tip splitting for high-volume salons.
- Strengths: nail-specific, with a following among Vietnamese salon owners.
- Watch-outs: we could not find published prices or a full feature list. Ask about payroll, check-in, offline use and the total monthly cost.
SICUS
SICUS markets salon software to Vietnamese owners, centred on a bilingual AI receptionist that answers calls in Vietnamese or English, with tip tracking and walk-in scheduling.
- Strengths: a phone receptionist that speaks Vietnamese is its focus.
- Watch-outs: check what is included in the POS itself (turns, payroll, check-in) and the monthly price.
POS Nail Store
POS Nail Store markets nail salon software for Vietnamese owners. Capterra lists it as a Windows-based POS.
- Watch-outs: prices and features are not published in detail. Ask whether it runs on tablets, how updates and backups work, and what happens if the computer fails.
How to choose
- Mostly walk-ins, strict turns, technicians who read Vietnamese: compare Certxa, Zota and Go POS on how turns are counted and how payroll is paid.
- Lowest monthly software price: Tilavon's founder pricing is the lowest published; Certxa is free for a solo technician.
- You already use GoCheckin for texts and reviews: Go POS connects to it, but add up all four subscriptions and setup fees before you compare.
- Missed calls are your biggest problem: compare Certxa's included AI receptionist with SICUS and Tilavon's add-on, including the per-call or per-minute cost.
Questions to ask any vendor before you sign
- Which screens are in Vietnamese: the technicians' screens, the owner reports, the kiosk, the receipts?
- How are turns counted, and can a manager fix a turn by hand?
- Can one ticket split the tip between two technicians?
- Can payroll deduct supply fees and pay part by check and part in cash?
- What still works when the internet goes down?
- What is the total each month: software, extra devices, add-ons, card processing, and every setup fee?
- Is there a contract or a cancellation fee?
Sources
- Certxa: certxa.com/pricing, certxa.com/vietnamese-nail-salon-software
- Go POS and Bamboo Pay: fastboy.com/preview/fastboy, bamboopay.com/pricing; Go Check In and Go Booking: gocheckin.net, gocheckin.net/booking; reviews: Capterra
- Tilavon: tilavon.com
- Zota POS: Zenoti, Best Nail Salon POS Systems 2026
- SICUS: sicusmedia.com
- POS Nail Store: posnailstore.com, Capterra
Related: Vietnamese Nail Salon POS System: The Complete Guide.