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Head-to-head · Salon Marketing Software

Cleomitra vs Phorest

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Cleomitra #2 in Salon Marketing Software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Cleomitra
Phorest #8 in Salon Marketing Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Phorest

Cleomitra leads on 0 checks, Phorest on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCleomitra · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresCleomitra · 5 of 5

Cleomitra scores higher on our rubric for salon marketing software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Cleomitra is the better fit for indian salons wanting marketing plus operations. Phorest is the better fit for mature multi-location salons needing full lifecycle tools.

  • Cleomitra fits best

    Indian salons wanting marketing plus operations

  • Phorest fits best

    Mature multi-location salons needing full lifecycle tools

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Side by side

Feature Cleomitra 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Phorest 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.6
Ranking #2 in Salon Marketing Software #8 in Salon Marketing Software
Best for Indian salons wanting marketing plus operations Mature multi-location salons needing full lifecycle tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price ₹499/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cleomitra 5/5 · Phorest 0/5
Booking integration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
SMS campaigns ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Email campaigns ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Client segmentation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Loyalty tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Campaign automation Advanced Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines WhatsApp, Instagram, email, and call inboxes
  • Includes booking, POS billing, loyalty, and client segmentation
  • Supports inventory, staff roles, reporting, and multi-branch management
  • Combines booking, POS, payments, marketing, loyalty and reputation tools
  • Supports multi-location reporting, staff performance and inventory management
  • Offers branded mobile apps, online booking and automated reminders
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Message charges are billed separately
  • Starter includes one automation flow and manual campaigns
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan prices
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller salons
  • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher-tier plans
Our verdict

Cleomitra is a CRM and client-experience platform for salons and other service businesses. It brings together online appointment scheduling, booking pages, automated confirmations and reminders, client profiles, campaigns, follow-ups,…

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Phorest is cloud-based management software for salons, spas, medspas and aesthetic clinics. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, client records, staff management, point of sale, payment collection, marketing automation,…

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  1. CleomitraSalon Marketing Software 9.3Paid
  2. PhorestSalon Marketing Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cleomitra — where it wins

    • Combines WhatsApp, Instagram, email, and call inboxes
    • Includes booking, POS billing, loyalty, and client segmentation
    • Supports inventory, staff roles, reporting, and multi-branch management

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Message charges are billed separately
    • Starter includes one automation flow and manual campaigns

  • Phorest — where it wins

    • Combines booking, POS, payments, marketing, loyalty and reputation tools
    • Supports multi-location reporting, staff performance and inventory management
    • Offers branded mobile apps, online booking and automated reminders

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan prices
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller salons
    • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher-tier plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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