Altegio vs PocketSuite
Altegio
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PocketSuite
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| Figure | Altegio | PocketSuite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | 7,490 HUF/mo | $49.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Esthetician Software | 8.4 (#7) | 8.3 (#11) |
| Headquarters | Budapest, Hungary | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Integrations | Depending on region, integrations include websites, social media, online payment systems, POS solutions, accounting software, API, and webhooks. | The Premium plan lists Google Calendar, iCalendar, Google Maps, Zapier, QuickBooks and Zoom/PocketSuite video conferencing integrations. |
| Security | Altegio states that its infrastructure is hosted in Hetzner data centres in Germany, it follows GDPR, and data is transmitted using TLS 1.2. | PocketSuite states that intake submission data uses 256-bit TLS encryption, client intake forms use HTTPS, and it is a PCI-compliant entity for card storage and charging. |
| Support | Technical support is available daily through chat, email, and phone, and the site states a support response time under three minutes. | PocketSuite offers in-app text messaging, a knowledge base, video tutorials, group training calls and text support at (415) 841-2300. |
Plans
Altegio
- Altegio subscription — 1 month7,490 HUF a month
- Altegio subscription — 3 months22,470 HUF a month
- Altegio subscription — 6 months44,940 HUF a month
- Altegio subscription — 12 months89,880 HUF a year
PocketSuite
- Premium$49.99 a month
- Team$99.99 a month
- Facility$149.99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Altegio
Altegio is a business management platform for appointment-based businesses, including beauty salons, service businesses, chains and franchises. It combines online booking, scheduling and client records with payments, inventory, payroll, finance reporting, analytics and loyalty programs. Clients can book around the clock through a widget connected to a business website, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp or Google Maps. The calendar and client records can hold visit history, preferences, notes and contact details. Appointment confirmations and reminders can be sent through WhatsApp, SMS or email. Integrations vary by region and can include payment systems, POS solutions, accounting software, websites, social media, API and webhooks. Plans include the full feature set; pricing depends on team size and license term, with no per-appointment fee or appointment cap. The seven-day trial includes every feature, needs no payment card and does not automatically charge when it ends. Listed prices are 7 490 Ft for 1 month, 22 470 Ft for 4 months, 44 940 Ft for 9 months, or 89 880 Ft for 1 year 9 months; VAT is excluded. Altegio is available on Android, iOS, web and API.
PocketSuite
PocketSuite’s Massage Therapy Edition is a scheduling app for massage and bodywork professionals, with advanced features accessible from a smartphone. Clients can book online, availability updates automatically, and booking pages can display a business logo and service categories. Automated reminders are intended to help reduce missed appointments and cancellations. Digital contracts and forms can be attached to appointments, while clients and providers can add documents to bookings, forms, and profiles. PocketSuite combines booking with an online store for product listings, shipping, delivery, and fulfillment tracking. Accounts include a toll-free number, and users can upgrade to a local business line; SMS campaigns can target client groups. Team features include job assignment, scheduling, roles, and payroll. The Premium plan costs $49.99 a month and includes online booking, forms and contracts, payments/POS, messaging, and integrations. Team costs $99.99 a month; Facility costs $149.99 a month. A 30-day trial is available. Desktop access includes analytics and read-only client and calendar views, while scheduling, invoicing, and charging clients are listed as coming soon.