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Head-to-head · Salon Commission Management Software

Salonior vs Phorest

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Salonior #2 in Salon Commission Management Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Salonior
Phorest #4 in Salon Commission Management Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Phorest

Salonior leads on 0 checks, Phorest on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSalonior · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresSalonior · 1 of 7

Salonior scores higher on our rubric for salon commission management software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Salonior is the better fit for barbershops needing commission exports and POS. Phorest is the better fit for established salons needing full operational coverage.

  • Salonior fits best

    Barbershops needing commission exports and POS

  • Phorest fits best

    Established salons needing full operational coverage

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Side by side

Feature Salonior 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Phorest 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.4
Ranking #2 in Salon Commission Management Software #4 in Salon Commission Management Software
Best for Barbershops needing commission exports and POS Established salons needing full operational coverage
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price ₹5,000/site/yr —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Salonior 1/7 · Phorest 0/7
Commission rules Not checked yet Not checked yet
Retail split rules Not checked yet Not checked yet
Bonus rules Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tip tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Compensation reports Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payroll export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Commission calculation and payroll exports with 0% commission
  • POS supports cash, UPI, card, split payments and tips
  • Multi-location reporting, memberships and retail inventory in one system
  • 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
Cons
  • No free plan; Solo starts at ₹5,000 per year
  • The listed payment integration is Razorpay
  • Enterprise pricing is not shown in the plan details
  • Quote-based pricing makes upfront budget comparison harder
  • No free plan is available
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller salons
Our verdict

Salonior is salon and barbershop management software for businesses in India. It brings together online booking, walk-ins, queues, barber-specific scheduling, client records, payments, memberships, prepaid packages, payroll and…

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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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  1. SaloniorSalon Commission Management Software 8.7Paid
  2. PhorestSalon Commission Management Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Salonior — where it wins

    • Commission calculation and payroll exports with 0% commission
    • POS supports cash, UPI, card, split payments and tips
    • Multi-location reporting, memberships and retail inventory in one system

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Solo starts at ₹5,000 per year
    • The listed payment integration is Razorpay
    • Enterprise pricing is not shown in the plan details

  • 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
  • Salonior8.7/10 · Paid

    A broad India-focused salon system with commission exports, POS and multi-location tools.

    Visit SaloniorFull verdict →
  • Phorest8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad operations suite for established salons that need scheduling, payments and reporting.

    Visit PhorestFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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