Head-to-head · Salon Software
Boulevard vs Salonist
Boulevard leads on 0 checks, Salonist on 2, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBoulevard · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting priceSalonist · $79/mo
- Free planonly Salonist
- Free trialonly Salonist
Boulevard scores higher on our rubric for salon software: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #13.
Salonist offers free plan; Boulevard doesn't. Salonist is cheaper to start at $79/mo against $143/mo.
Boulevard is the better fit for premium multi-location salon operators. Salonist is the better fit for salons wanting a free marketplace presence.
- Boulevard fits best
Premium multi-location salon operators
- Salonist fits best
Salons wanting a free marketplace presence
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Side by side
| Feature | Boulevard 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Salonist 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #6 in Salon Software | #13 in Salon Software |
| Best for | Premium multi-location salon operators | Salons wanting a free marketplace presence |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $143/mo | $79/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 40+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Boulevard 7/7 · Salonist 7/7 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff calendar | ✓ | ✓ |
| POS and payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Memberships and packages | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Boulevard is a cloud-based client experience and business management platform for salons, spas, medspas, barbers, massage businesses, and nail salons. Its core toolkit covers online booking, client self-booking, bookable staff calendars,… Read the review → |
Salonist is cloud-based salon and spa management software for beauty and wellness businesses, ranging from single-chair operators to multi-location groups. It brings online booking, appointment calendars, staff scheduling, point-of-sale… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Boulevard — where it wins
- Combines booking, scheduling, POS, reminders, inventory, and memberships
- Supports multi-location management with reporting, marketing, and loyalty tools
- Offers client self-booking, two-way texting, packages, and autopay
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Essentials starts at $143 per location monthly
- Higher-tier capabilities require Premier, Prestige, or Enterprise plans
- API access and enterprise-grade integrations are limited to Enterprise
Salonist — where it wins
- Free marketplace listing for salon discovery and booking visibility
- Covers booking, POS, inventory, reminders, memberships and staff operations
- Supports web, iOS and Android with broad payment and marketing integrations
Where it doesn't
- The free offering is narrower than the paid plans
- Paid plans start at $79 per month on monthly billing
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of very small operators
- Boulevard8.7/10 · Paid
A broad salon platform for multi-location operators managing booking, payments, and client operations.
Visit BoulevardFull verdict → - Salonist7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad salon platform with a free marketplace listing and paid operational tools.
Visit SalonistFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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