Puraskar vs Bonobo Lite

Puraskar9.3Visit BLBonobo Lite8.2Visit

Higher score Puraskar #1 in Salon Loyalty Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Puraskar

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BL Bonobo Lite #7 in Salon Loyalty Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Bonobo Lite

• Puraskar fits best

  Multi-branch salons needing deep loyalty automation

• Bonobo Lite fits best

  Salons wanting branded loyalty and automations

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Side by side

Feature	Puraskar 9.3/10 Visit ↗	BLBonobo Lite 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.2
Ranking	#1 in Salon Loyalty Software	#7 in Salon Loyalty Software
Best for	Multi-branch salons needing deep loyalty automation	Salons wanting branded loyalty and automations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	₹999/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features Puraskar 4/5 · Bonobo Lite 2/5
Points rewards	✓	✓
Referral program	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Membership plans	Not checked yet	—
POS integration	✓ (best)	—
Automated campaigns	✓	✓
Specs
Member limit	2500 members	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Points, cashback, referrals, campaigns and reward marketplace Gamification, QR scan-to-earn and automated win-back campaigns Multi-branch controls, staff roles, CSV import and open API	Supports points, punch cards, coupons and gifts Automates birthday, anniversary and win-back messaging Identifies members by phone number or QR code
Cons	Free plan supports one branch, three staff accounts and 500 customers POS and CRM connectivity uses CSV import or an open API Paid plans add complexity as branch, staff and customer limits grow	Operates without POS integration Available on web rather than as a listed native app Requires a paid plan; no free plan is offered
Our verdict	Puraskar is a loyalty, rewards and cashback platform for Indian businesses, including salons and spas. It is designed for merchants that want to configure points and cashback wallets, manage redemptions, run referral programs, and engage… Read the review →	Bonobo Lite is a standalone loyalty platform for salons, beauty studios, boutique cafés, small chains and other local services. It gives businesses a branded WebApp for membership, points, punch cards, coupons and gifts, while customers… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Puraskar — where it wins

  • Points, cashback, referrals, campaigns and reward marketplace
  • Gamification, QR scan-to-earn and automated win-back campaigns
  • Multi-branch controls, staff roles, CSV import and open API

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan supports one branch, three staff accounts and 500 customers
  • POS and CRM connectivity uses CSV import or an open API
  • Paid plans add complexity as branch, staff and customer limits grow

• Bonobo Lite — where it wins

  • Supports points, punch cards, coupons and gifts
  • Automates birthday, anniversary and win-back messaging
  • Identifies members by phone number or QR code

  Where it doesn't

  • Operates without POS integration
  • Available on web rather than as a listed native app
  • Requires a paid plan; no free plan is offered

• Puraskar9.3/10 · Free plan

  A broad loyalty toolkit for salons managing branches, campaigns, rewards and referrals.

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• BLBonobo Lite8.2/10 · Paid

  A branded loyalty hub for salons that want automations without POS integration.

  Visit Bonobo LiteFull verdict →