Meevo vs Salonist

Meevo3.0Visit Salonist5.2Visit

Meevo #3 in Spa Management Software 3.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Meevo

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Higher score Salonist #7 in Spa Management Software 5.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Salonist

• 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 3.0/10 Visit ↗	Salonist 5.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	3.0	5.2
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	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
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 published	✓ (best)
Therapist scheduling	Not published	Not published
Treatment room scheduling	Not published	Not published
Membership billing	Not published	Not published
Package management	Not published	Not published
Retail POS	Not published	Not published
Gift cards	Not published	Not published
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… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

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

• Meevo3.0/10 · Paid

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

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• Salonist5.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

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