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Head-to-head · Barbershop Scheduling Software

Phorest vs Reservio

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Phorest #2 in Barbershop Scheduling Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Phorest
Reservio #5 in Barbershop Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Reservio

Phorest leads on 0 checks, Reservio on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePhorest · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Reservio
  • Free trialonly Reservio

Phorest scores higher on our rubric for barbershop scheduling software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Reservio offers free plan; Phorest doesn't.

Phorest is the better fit for larger, mature multi-location operations. Reservio is the better fit for general booking with strong calendar integrations.

  • Phorest fits best

    Larger, mature multi-location operations

  • Reservio fits best

    General booking with strong calendar integrations

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Side by side

Feature Phorest 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Reservio 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #2 in Barbershop Scheduling Software #5 in Barbershop Scheduling Software
Best for Larger, mature multi-location operations General booking with strong calendar integrations
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Live chat, Docs, Email
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations 10 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Phorest 0/4 · Reservio 0/4
Online booking page Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Waitlist Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring bookings Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Barbers included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Appointment reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment handling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines booking, POS, payments, inventory, marketing and reporting
  • Supports waitlists, double-booking controls, group bookings and deposits
  • Offers web, iOS, Android, API and multi-location management
  • Permanent free plan with a booking website and mobile apps
  • Two-way Google Calendar sync plus Outlook and iCal support
  • Booking links, reminders, payments, staff tools, and API access
Cons
  • Pricing is quote-based and requires contact with sales
  • There is no free plan
  • Some advanced features are limited to higher tiers
  • Paid Starter, Standard, and Pro plan amounts are not shown here
  • SMS reminders are an additional-cost add-on
  • Built for broad service scheduling rather than barber-specific workflows
Our verdict

Phorest is cloud-based management software for salons, spas, medspas and aesthetic clinics, with a feature set that also suits larger barbershop operations. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, client records, staff…

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Reservio is online scheduling software for service businesses, including salons and other appointment-led providers. For a barbershop, it brings together a booking website, shareable booking links, calendar synchronization, reminders,…

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  1. PhorestBarbershop Scheduling Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. ReservioBarbershop Scheduling Software 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Phorest — where it wins

    • Combines booking, POS, payments, inventory, marketing and reporting
    • Supports waitlists, double-booking controls, group bookings and deposits
    • Offers web, iOS, Android, API and multi-location management

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based and requires contact with sales
    • There is no free plan
    • Some advanced features are limited to higher tiers

  • Reservio — where it wins

    • Permanent free plan with a booking website and mobile apps
    • Two-way Google Calendar sync plus Outlook and iCal support
    • Booking links, reminders, payments, staff tools, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid Starter, Standard, and Pro plan amounts are not shown here
    • SMS reminders are an additional-cost add-on
    • Built for broad service scheduling rather than barber-specific workflows
  • Phorest9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad scheduling and operations platform for mature, multi-location teams.

    Visit PhorestFull verdict →
  • Reservio8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad scheduling platform with strong calendar connections and a permanent free plan.

    Visit ReservioFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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