GlossGenius vs Salonist

GlossGenius8.8Visit Salonist8.5Visit

Higher score GlossGenius #4 in Salon POS Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit GlossGenius

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Salonist #7 in Salon POS Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Salonist

• GlossGenius fits best

  Independent salons wanting booking and POS

• Salonist fits best

  Salons wanting free entry and many integrations

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Side by side

Feature	GlossGenius 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Salonist 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Salon POS Software	#7 in Salon POS Software
Best for	Independent salons wanting booking and POS	Salons wanting free entry and many integrations
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$24/mo	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	7 integrations	15 integrations
Features GlossGenius 0/6 · Salonist 1/6
Online booking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Retail inventory	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Tip management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Commission tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Gift cards	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Multi-location support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Login-free booking website with two-way calendar sync POS, deposits, card-on-file, and cancellation policies Marketing, inventory, payroll, and commissions in one platform	Free plan includes online booking and 50 appointments per month Supports booking through websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app Connects with payment, accounting, marketing, commerce, and calendar tools
Cons	Listed prices use annual billing No ongoing free plan after the 14-day trial Advanced team and clinical features start at $148 per month	The free plan is capped at 50 appointments per month Advanced capabilities are distributed across multiple paid tiers Custom integrations and API access are limited to the Expert plan
Our verdict	GlossGenius is a business management platform for salons, spas, medspas, and independent beauty and wellness professionals. It brings together a login-free online booking website, appointment and team calendars, client profiles, payment… Read the review →	Salonist is cloud-based salon and spa management software for beauty and wellness businesses, ranging from solo professionals to multi-location operators. Its scope covers online appointment booking, drag-and-drop calendars, staff… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GlossGenius — where it wins

  • Login-free booking website with two-way calendar sync
  • POS, deposits, card-on-file, and cancellation policies
  • Marketing, inventory, payroll, and commissions in one platform

  Where it doesn't

  • Listed prices use annual billing
  • No ongoing free plan after the 14-day trial
  • Advanced team and clinical features start at $148 per month

• Salonist — where it wins

  • Free plan includes online booking and 50 appointments per month
  • Supports booking through websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app
  • Connects with payment, accounting, marketing, commerce, and calendar tools

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan is capped at 50 appointments per month
  • Advanced capabilities are distributed across multiple paid tiers
  • Custom integrations and API access are limited to the Expert plan

• GlossGenius8.8/10 · 14-day trial

  A polished booking and POS system for independent salons and growing beauty teams.

  Visit GlossGeniusFull verdict →
• Salonist8.5/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad salon POS platform with free entry, booking tools, and extensive integrations.

  Visit SalonistFull verdict →