Boulevard vs Salonist

Boulevard4.6Visit Salonist5.2Visit

Boulevard #6 in Spa Management Software 4.6/10 From $143/mo ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Boulevard

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Higher score Salonist #7 in Spa Management Software 5.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Salonist

• Boulevard fits best

  Larger spas needing polished multi-location tools

• Salonist fits best

  Spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking

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Side by side

Feature	Boulevard 4.6/10 Visit ↗	Salonist 5.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	4.6	5.2
Ranking	#6 in Spa Management Software	#7 in Spa Management Software
Best for	Larger spas needing polished multi-location tools	Spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$143/mo	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	14 integrations	15 integrations
Features Boulevard 1/7 · Salonist 1/7
Online booking	✓	✓
Therapist scheduling	Not published	Not published
Treatment room scheduling	Not published	Not published
Membership billing	Not published	Not published
Package management	Not published	Not published
Retail POS	Not published	Not published
Gift cards	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Covers booking, scheduling, POS, reminders, and client messaging Supports memberships, packages, loyalty, inventory, and reporting Offers multi-location management across web, iOS, and API	Bookings through websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app POS, memberships, inventory, client records, and reporting in one platform Integrations include Google Calendar, Stripe, PayPal, and QuickBooks
Cons	Starts at $143 per location per month Premier and Prestige add substantial monthly costs Advanced integrations and API access are limited to Enterprise	The free listing plan is limited to 50 appointments per month Custom integrations and API access are reserved for the Expert plan Advanced notifications and inventory features require paid tiers
Our verdict	Boulevard is a cloud-based management platform for spas, salons, medspas, barbers, massage businesses, and nail salons. It brings online booking, client self-booking, staff calendars, point-of-sale payments, client profiles, two-way… Read the review →	Salonist is cloud-based spa and salon management software for beauty and wellness businesses, from solo professionals to multi-location operators. It brings together online appointment booking, drag-and-drop scheduling, staff management,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Boulevard — where it wins

  • Covers booking, scheduling, POS, reminders, and client messaging
  • Supports memberships, packages, loyalty, inventory, and reporting
  • Offers multi-location management across web, iOS, and API

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $143 per location per month
  • Premier and Prestige add substantial monthly costs
  • Advanced integrations and API access are limited to Enterprise

• Salonist — where it wins

  • Bookings through websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app
  • POS, memberships, inventory, client records, and reporting in one platform
  • Integrations include Google Calendar, Stripe, PayPal, and QuickBooks

  Where it doesn't

  • The free listing plan is limited to 50 appointments per month
  • Custom integrations and API access are reserved for the Expert plan
  • Advanced notifications and inventory features require paid tiers

• Boulevard4.6/10 · From $143/mo

  A broad spa operations suite for larger, multi-location businesses.

  Visit BoulevardFull verdict →
• Salonist5.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad omnichannel spa platform with strong integrations and a free marketplace listing.

  Visit SalonistFull verdict →