Salonist vs Zolmi
Salonist
salonist.io
Zolmi
zolmi.caSide by side
| Figure | Salonist | Zolmi |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $59/mo | $33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Salon Gift Card Software | 8.8 (#3) | 7.5 (#31) |
| Client management | Client records can contain history, notes, surveys, documents, preferences and appointment information. | Client records can store client history, preferences, and notes. |
| Integrations | Salonist advertises more than 40 integrations spanning Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, QuickBooks, Shopify, WooCommerce, WhatsApp, Twilio, Mailchimp, Google Calendar and analytics tools. | The plan comparison page lists Google Calendar schedule syncing and a Google Review Booster. |
| Inventory | Inventory functions cover centralized stock, audits, transfers, purchase orders, low-stock tracking, retail sales and online product selling. | The START plan limits stock management to 10 products. |
| Marketing | Built-in marketing includes promotions, coupons, gift cards, loyalty programs, SMS campaigns, email campaigns and automated reminders. | Zolmi offers email and SMS campaigns, loyalty programs, and review management tools. |
| Point of sale | Salonist supports desk and mobile checkout, tips, split payments, payment gateways, card terminals, barcode scanners and receipt printers. | Zolmi’s POS supports checkout, sales tracking, and payment processing options. |
Plans
Salonist
- Market Place ListingFree
- Essential$59 a month
- Advance$109 a month
- Expert$179 a month
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.