Head-to-head · Barbershop Software
Salonist vs Apoynt
Salonist leads on 1 check, Apoynt on 6, and 0 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 scoreApoynt · 9.0/10
- Free planonly Salonist
- Most featuresApoynt · 6 of 6
Apoynt scores higher on our rubric for barbershop software: 9.0 against 4.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #2.
Salonist offers free plan; Apoynt doesn't. Apoynt offers multi-location management; Salonist doesn't publish it. Apoynt offers memberships; Salonist doesn't publish it. Apoynt offers pos and payments; Salonist doesn't publish it. Apoynt offers commission tracking; Salonist doesn't publish it.
Salonist is the better fit for feature-rich businesses needing integrations. Apoynt is the better fit for value-focused multi-location shops.
- Salonist fits best
Feature-rich businesses needing integrations
- Apoynt fits best
Value-focused multi-location shops
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Side by side
| Feature | Salonist 4.6/10 Visit ↗ | Apoynt 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 4.6 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Barbershop Software | #5 in Barbershop Software |
| Best for | Feature-rich businesses needing integrations | Value-focused multi-location shops |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Features Salonist 0/6 · Apoynt 6/6 | ||
| Multi-location management | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Memberships | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| POS and payments | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Commission tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Inventory management | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Client mobile app | Not published | ✓ (best) |
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| Our verdict | Salonist is cloud-based management software for salons, spas, solo professionals, and multi-location operators. For barbershops, it brings online appointment booking, drag-and-drop scheduling, staff shifts, reminders, client records,… Read the review → |
Apoynt is a paid booking and business-management platform for barbershops, salons, beauty businesses, personal trainers and tattoo artists. It combines online booking by staff member, service and available time with POS, deposits, gift… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Salonist — where it wins
- Bookings across websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app
- POS, memberships, inventory, commissions, and reporting in one platform
- Integrations include Stripe, PayPal, QuickBooks, Shopify, and Google Calendar
Where it doesn't
- The free Marketplace Listing plan allows 50 appointments per month
- Advanced features are split across Essential, Advance, and Expert plans
- Custom integrations, API access, and inventory pooling are limited to Expert
Apoynt — where it wins
- Online booking, POS, deposits and cash-up in one platform
- Supports memberships, loyalty, inventory, commissions and tips
- Multi-location management with web, iOS and Android access
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Starter's listed features are narrower than the higher tiers
- Payment connections are limited to PayPal and Stripe
- Salonist4.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad salon platform with booking, POS, memberships, inventory, reporting, and integrations.
Visit SalonistFull verdict → - Apoynt9.0/10 · From £14.99/mo · 14-day trial
A broad barbershop platform with multi-location tools and a low entry price.
Visit ApoyntFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026