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Head-to-head · Salon Commission Management Software

Phorest vs ProperKind

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Phorest #4 in Salon Commission Management Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Phorest
ProperKind #7 in Salon Commission Management Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit ProperKind

Phorest leads on 0 checks, ProperKind on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePhorest · 8.4/10
  • Most featuresProperKind · 6 of 7

Phorest scores higher on our rubric for salon commission management software: 8.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Phorest is the better fit for established salons needing full operational coverage. ProperKind is the better fit for salons planning flexible staff compensation.

  • Phorest fits best

    Established salons needing full operational coverage

  • ProperKind fits best

    Salons planning flexible staff compensation

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Side by side

Feature Phorest 8.4/10 Visit ↗ ProperKind 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.9
Ranking #4 in Salon Commission Management Software #7 in Salon Commission Management Software
Best for Established salons needing full operational coverage Salons planning flexible staff compensation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $39/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA GDPR
Integrations 10 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Phorest 0/7 · ProperKind 6/7
Commission rules Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Retail split rules Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Bonus rules Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tip tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Compensation reports Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Payroll export Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Multi-location support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Combines booking, POS, payments, staff management and reporting
  • Supports multi-location operations, inventory, marketing and branded apps
  • Offers four plans with clear feature expansion as needs grow
  • Tracks commission by staff member and service, with commission splits on Growth.
  • Separates tips from service revenue and supports booth rent, hourly pay and salary.
  • Exports payroll CSV; Growth adds up to 3 locations and advanced reporting.
Cons
  • Quote-based pricing makes upfront budget comparison harder
  • No free plan is available
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller salons
  • Pre-launch; the vendor has not announced a public launch date.
  • Listed plans are planned prices, not currently purchasable.
  • Essentials limits commission tracking to 3 staff; multi-location starts with Growth.
Our verdict

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, payments, inventory, marketing, loyalty and…

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ProperKind is planned studio-management software for salons and other appointment-based businesses, with booking, scheduling, client records and staff compensation tools. For salons balancing commission with booth rent, hourly pay or…

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  1. PhorestSalon Commission Management Software 8.4Pricing on request
  2. ProperKindSalon Commission Management Software 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Phorest — where it wins

    • Combines booking, POS, payments, staff management and reporting
    • Supports multi-location operations, inventory, marketing and branded apps
    • Offers four plans with clear feature expansion as needs grow

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing makes upfront budget comparison harder
    • No free plan is available
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller salons

  • ProperKind — where it wins

    • Tracks commission by staff member and service, with commission splits on Growth.
    • Separates tips from service revenue and supports booth rent, hourly pay and salary.
    • Exports payroll CSV; Growth adds up to 3 locations and advanced reporting.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pre-launch; the vendor has not announced a public launch date.
    • Listed plans are planned prices, not currently purchasable.
    • Essentials limits commission tracking to 3 staff; multi-location starts with Growth.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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