PocketSuite vs Salon Manager
PocketSuite
pocketsuite.io
Salon Manager
salonmanageronline.co.ukSide by side
| Figure | PocketSuite | Salon Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49.99/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Esthetician Software | 8.3 (#11) | 7.4 (#24) |
| Audience | PocketSuite says it serves massage therapists, fitness coaches, Pilates instructors, life coaches, chiropractors and other health and wellness professionals. | The software is designed for solo professionals, salons, barbershops, spas, aesthetic clinics, colleges, academies and multi-location groups. |
| Founded | 2016 | 2023 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | The Premium plan lists Google Calendar, iCalendar, Google Maps, Zapier, QuickBooks and Zoom/PocketSuite video conferencing integrations. | Salon Manager states that it integrates with Clover, Dojo and Stripe; SalonPay is its own integrated payment service for Salon Manager customers. |
| Security | 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. | Listed security controls include multi-factor authentication, role-based permissions, approved-device controls, encryption, Cyber Essentials certification and annual penetration testing. |
| Support | PocketSuite offers in-app text messaging, a knowledge base, video tutorials, group training calls and text support at (415) 841-2300. | Packages include unlimited training and support from a UK-based team, with migration help available during setup. |
Plans
PocketSuite
- Premium$49.99 a month
- Team$99.99 a month
- Facility$149.99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Salon Manager
- Essentials$29 a month
- Premium$49 a month
- Premium+$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
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.
Salon Manager
Salon Manager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.