Salonist vs Treatwell Pro

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.

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.