BarberShift vs Salonist
BarberShift
barbershift.com
Salonist
salonist.ioSide by side
| Figure | BarberShift | Salonist |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49/mo | $59/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Salon Marketing Software | 7.8 (#28) | 8.8 (#7) |
| Spec score · Barbershop Software | 7.6 (#24) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Integrations | The feature page describes SMS and email reminders, Apple Pay and Google Pay payments, and API access on the Pro plan; it does not name third-party integration partners. | Salonist advertises more than 40 integrations spanning Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, QuickBooks, Shopify, WooCommerce, WhatsApp, Twilio, Mailchimp, Google Calendar and analytics tools. |
| Online booking | Clients can book online 24/7 from any device without downloading an app. | Clients can book online 24/7 from a website, Instagram or the Salonist app, with automatic reminders and recurring or package bookings. |
| Point of sale | The built-in POS lists card, cash, Apple Pay, and Google Pay as accepted payment types. | Salonist supports desk and mobile checkout, tips, split payments, payment gateways, card terminals, barcode scanners and receipt printers. |
| Support | Support is email with a 48-hour response on Starter, priority chat with a 4-hour response on Growth, and 24/7 priority phone and chat on Pro. | Salonist offers in-app chat, on-demand phone support on Essential and above, email support, and support in English, Arabic, French and more languages. |
Plans
BarberShift
- Starter$49 a month
- Growth$99 a month
- Pro$149 a month
- Custom pricingPriced on request
Salonist
- Market Place ListingFree
- Essential$59 a month
- Advance$109 a month
- Expert$179 a month
In their own words
BarberShift
BarberShift has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Salonist
Salonist is cloud-based salon management software covering bookings, point of sale, inventory, staff, marketing and memberships. It works on web and mobile without installation. Clients can book at any time through a website, Instagram or the Salonist app, with automatic reminders and options for recurring or package bookings. Its integrated POS supports card, contactless and Stripe terminal payments, bulk checkout, payment reports and stock updates. The service targets businesses ranging from hair salons, massage centers and spas to barbershops, nail salons, aesthetic skin clinics and pet groomers. Salonist lists more than 40 integrations, including Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Clover, QuickBooks and Authorize.Net. The free Market Place Listing plan includes 50 appointments per month. Essential costs $59.00 per month, Advance costs $109.00 per month and Expert costs $179.00 per month. Expert includes a custom-branded client app published under the salon's name. A 15% commission applies once to the first visit from a new client discovered through its marketplace; returning-client and direct bookings do not incur that fee.