Salonist vs SalonTarget
Salonist
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| Figure | Salonist | SalonTarget |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $59/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Salon Gift Card Software | 8.8 (#3) | 7.2 (#38) |
| Spec score · Spa and Salon Management Software | 8.7 (#5) | 7.1 (#20) |
| Client management | Client records can contain history, notes, surveys, documents, preferences and appointment information. | Client management includes profiles and status, memberships, series, packages, and service adjustments. |
| Data migration | Salonist provides free onboarding and data import, including clients, services, staff, products and appointment history from systems such as Zenoti, Fresha, Vagaro, Mindbody or spreadsheets. | The home page lists a no-cost software and data switch among its management productivity features. |
| Integrations | Salonist advertises more than 40 integrations spanning Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, QuickBooks, Shopify, WooCommerce, WhatsApp, Twilio, Mailchimp, Google Calendar and analytics tools. | The Professional feature list names Instagram, Facebook, Google Business, location maps, Yelp!, and Twitter integrations. |
| Inventory | Inventory functions cover centralized stock, audits, transfers, purchase orders, low-stock tracking, retail sales and online product selling. | Inventory tools include automated inventory control, product dashboards, purchase order management, and barcode scanner compatibility. |
| Marketing | Built-in marketing includes promotions, coupons, gift cards, loyalty programs, SMS campaigns, email campaigns and automated reminders. | Marketing features include targeted email campaigns, offers and promotions, appointment reviews, loyalty programs, and SMS marketing as a custom add-on. |
| Support | Salonist offers in-app chat, on-demand phone support on Essential and above, email support, and support in English, Arabic, French and more languages. | SalonTarget says it provides live support and a dedicated customer success manager, and lists phone and email support contacts. |
Plans
Salonist
- Market Place ListingFree
- Essential$59 a month
- Advance$109 a month
- Expert$179 a month
SalonTarget
- Optional Solutions & ServicesPrice not published
- SalonTarget ProfessionalPriced on request
In their own words
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.
SalonTarget
SalonTarget has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.