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Head-to-head · Spa Management Software

Meevo vs Salonist

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Meevo #3 in Spa Management Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Meevo
Salonist #7 in Spa Management Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Salonist

Meevo 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 scoreMeevo · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Salonist
  • Free trialonly Salonist
  • Most featuresSalonist · 1 of 7

Meevo scores higher on our rubric for spa management software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Salonist offers free plan; Meevo doesn't.

Meevo is the better fit for mature businesses needing integrations and scale. Salonist is the better fit for spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking.

  • Meevo fits best

    Mature businesses needing integrations and scale

  • Salonist fits best

    Spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking

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Side by side

Feature Meevo 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Salonist 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #3 in Spa Management Software #7 in Spa Management Software
Best for Mature businesses needing integrations and scale Spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 10 integrations 15 integrations
Features Meevo 0/7 · Salonist 1/7
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • Group bookings, waitlists, deposits, and automated reminders
  • Multi-location management with POS and integrated payments
  • Ten integrations plus API access on the Premier plan
  • 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
  • Annual contracts and a $179/month starting price raise commitment
  • API access is limited to the Premier plan
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans
  • 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

Meevo is cloud-based management software for salons, spas, med spas, and massage studios. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, client and employee management, inventory, marketing, reporting, point of sale, payments, and…

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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. MeevoSpa Management Software 8.7Paid
  2. SalonistSpa Management Software 8.3Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Meevo — where it wins

    • Group bookings, waitlists, deposits, and automated reminders
    • Multi-location management with POS and integrated payments
    • Ten integrations plus API access on the Premier plan

    Where it doesn't

    • Annual contracts and a $179/month starting price raise commitment
    • API access is limited to the Premier plan
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans

  • 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
  • Meevo8.7/10 · Paid

    A feature-rich choice for established spas that need scale and integrations.

    Visit MeevoFull verdict →
  • Salonist8.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

    Visit SalonistFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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