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Head-to-head · Spa Management Software

Boulevard vs Salonist

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Boulevard #6 in Spa Management Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Boulevard
Salonist #7 in Spa Management Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Salonist

Boulevard leads on 0 checks, Salonist on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBoulevard · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly Salonist
  • Free trialonly Salonist

Boulevard scores higher on our rubric for spa management software: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Salonist offers free plan; Boulevard doesn't.

Boulevard is the better fit for larger spas needing polished multi-location tools. Salonist is the better fit for spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking.

  • 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 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Salonist 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.3
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 —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 7 days
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 checked yet Not checked yet
Treatment room scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Membership billing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Package management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Retail POS Not checked yet Not checked yet
Gift cards Not checked yet Not checked yet
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…

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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,…

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  1. BoulevardSpa Management Software 8.4Paid
  2. SalonistSpa Management Software 8.3Free plan · 7-day trial

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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