Boulevard vs Treatwell Pro

Boulevard is a client experience and business management platform for appointment-based self-care businesses, including salons, medspas, spas, barbers, massage businesses and nail salons. Clients can book through a business website or social media. Precision Scheduling is designed to manage calendars and reduce appointment gaps, while Beau AI answers calls, helps clients book and captures leads 24/7. Marketing features include email campaigns, text marketing, two-way texting and SMS appointment notifications. The platform also lists appointment reminders, intake forms, waitlists, inventory tracking, resource booking, payments and multi-location support. Integrations include Google and Apple calendars, Shopify, QuickBooks Online, Okta and Zapier, plus booking links for Facebook, Instagram and Google. Boulevard offers role-based permissions, IP restrictions and staff activity logs. An onboarding specialist can help configure locations, services and staff accounts; training is available through Boulevard Academy. It runs on Android, iOS and the web, with pricing from $143/mo. Processing payments requires a modern computer or laptop, an iPad, broadband internet and Boulevard Duo.

Treatwell Pro is salon management software for appointments, staff and client relationships, linked to Treatwell’s booking platform. It supports online bookings, appointment changes, staff breaks and time off, and multiple salon locations. Booking widgets can accept reservations from Google, social media, salon websites and the Treatwell app. Client tools include histories, consultation forms, rebooking reminders and a waiting list; businesses can send unlimited client reminders. The system also includes point of sale, stock management, sales and accounting data, and client acquisition and retention tracking. Team features cover staff pricing, portfolios, performance, rotas and configurable calendar access. Treatwell describes the service as cloud-based and usable in a browser without installing software on a computer; it also supports Android and iOS devices and Windows and Mac computers. Its Freelancer and Advanced plans are free. New marketplace clients may incur commission depending on location, repeat bookings have 0% commission, and online prepayments carry a 2.5% processing fee. Fees are subject to VAT. Treatwell says salon data remains the establishment’s property after cancellation.