Salonist vs SalonWings
Salonist
salonist.ioSalonWings
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| Figure | Salonist | SalonWings |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $59/mo | ₹791.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Spec score · Salon App Builder Software | 8.9 (#4) | 8.4 (#8) |
| Spec score · Salon Inventory Management Software | 8.8 (#5) | 8.3 (#14) |
| Spec score · Salon Loyalty Software | 8.8 (#5) | 8.3 (#16) |
| Spec score · Salon Commission Management Software | 8.7 (#8) | 8.3 (#15) |
| API and extensibility | Custom integrations and API access are listed on the Expert plan, while third-party SMS API connections are listed on Advance and Expert. | The maker offers custom API integrations handled by its team; the pages reviewed did not provide public API reference or SDK documentation. |
| Integrations | Salonist advertises more than 40 integrations spanning Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, QuickBooks, Shopify, WooCommerce, WhatsApp, Twilio, Mailchimp, Google Calendar and analytics tools. | The site names Facebook and Instagram booking links and offers team-assisted custom connections for payment gateways and other APIs. |
| Inventory | Inventory functions cover centralized stock, audits, transfers, purchase orders, low-stock tracking, retail sales and online product selling. | Inventory tools track retail and internal product stock, stylist usage, and low-stock alerts. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.4 out of 5 from 27 reviews | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews |
| Rating on Software Advice | 4.4 out of 5 from 27 reviews | No rating stated from 0 reviews |
| 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. | The maker lists phone, WhatsApp, and email support, with business hours Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. |
Plans
Salonist
- Market Place ListingFree
- Essential$59 a month
- Advance$109 a month
- Expert$179 a month
SalonWings
- Quarterly Plan₹5,500, paid once
- Half Yearly Plan₹9,500, paid once
- Half Yearly Plan₹9,500 a year
- Yearly Plan₹16,500, paid once
- Yearly Plan₹16,500 a year
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.
SalonWings
SalonWings has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.