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Head-to-head · Salon Loyalty Software

Puraskar vs Lumidara

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Puraskar #1 in Salon Loyalty Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Puraskar
Lumidara #2 in Salon Loyalty Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Lumidara

Puraskar leads on 0 checks, Lumidara on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePuraskar · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Lumidara
  • Most featuresPuraskar · 4 of 5

Puraskar scores higher on our rubric for salon loyalty software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Puraskar is the better fit for multi-branch salons needing deep loyalty automation. Lumidara is the better fit for small salons wanting loyalty plus booking.

  • Puraskar fits best

    Multi-branch salons needing deep loyalty automation

  • Lumidara fits best

    Small salons wanting loyalty plus booking

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Side by side

Feature Puraskar 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Lumidara 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #1 in Salon Loyalty Software #2 in Salon Loyalty Software
Best for Multi-branch salons needing deep loyalty automation Small salons wanting loyalty plus booking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price ₹999/mo $10/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 3 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Puraskar 4/5 · Lumidara 0/5
Points rewards ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Referral program ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Membership plans Not checked yet Not checked yet
POS integration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Automated campaigns ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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
  • Free plan includes loyalty rewards, referrals, and automated campaigns
  • Online self-booking, deposits, client history, and rebooking tools
  • Automated birthday and rebooking follow-ups support retention
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
  • Available only on the web
  • Stripe is the listed payment integration
  • Advanced campaign capacity and branding require paid plans
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…

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Lumidara is a web-based platform for independent salons, nail studios, lash bars, spas, and solo beauty professionals. It brings together online self-booking, service selection and availability, booking deposits, client visit history,…

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  1. PuraskarSalon Loyalty Software 9.3Free plan
  2. LumidaraSalon Loyalty Software 9.0Free plan · 30-day trial

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

  • Lumidara — where it wins

    • Free plan includes loyalty rewards, referrals, and automated campaigns
    • Online self-booking, deposits, client history, and rebooking tools
    • Automated birthday and rebooking follow-ups support retention

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only on the web
    • Stripe is the listed payment integration
    • Advanced campaign capacity and branding require paid plans
  • Puraskar9.3/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit PuraskarFull verdict →
  • Lumidara9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A focused web platform combining salon booking, loyalty, referrals, and client campaigns.

    Visit LumidaraFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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