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Head-to-head · Barbershop Software

Salonist vs Booksy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Salonist #2 in Barbershop Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Salonist
Booksy #8 in Barbershop Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Booksy

Salonist leads on 1 check, Booksy on 0, 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 scoreSalonist · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Salonist
  • Free trialboth

Salonist scores higher on our rubric for barbershop software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Salonist offers free plan; Booksy doesn't.

Salonist is the better fit for feature-rich businesses needing integrations. Booksy is the better fit for booking-led shops and independent barbers.

  • Salonist fits best

    Feature-rich businesses needing integrations

  • Booksy fits best

    Booking-led shops and independent barbers

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Side by side

Feature Salonist 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Booksy 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #2 in Barbershop Software #8 in Barbershop Software
Best for Feature-rich businesses needing integrations Booking-led shops and independent barbers
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $29.99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Free trial length 7 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 15 integrations 4 integrations
Features Salonist 0/6 · Booksy 0/6
Multi-location management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Memberships Not checked yet Not checked yet
POS and payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Commission tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Inventory management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 24/7 booking with confirmations, reminders, and automated waitlists
  • Staff shifts, working hours, time off, and resource booking
  • Payments, client notes, memberships, packages, and gift cards
Cons
  • 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
  • The service starts at $29.99 per month, so it is not a no-cost option
  • Additional team member access costs $20 per user per month
  • US pricing excludes tax and varies by region
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,…

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Booksy is a booking and business management platform for barbers, stylists, salon owners, and other beauty and wellness professionals. It is best suited to independent barbers and booking-led shops that want online scheduling alongside…

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  1. SalonistBarbershop Software 9.2Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. BooksyBarbershop Software 8.614-day trial

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

  • Booksy — where it wins

    • 24/7 booking with confirmations, reminders, and automated waitlists
    • Staff shifts, working hours, time off, and resource booking
    • Payments, client notes, memberships, packages, and gift cards

    Where it doesn't

    • The service starts at $29.99 per month, so it is not a no-cost option
    • Additional team member access costs $20 per user per month
    • US pricing excludes tax and varies by region
  • Salonist9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad salon platform with booking, POS, memberships, inventory, reporting, and integrations.

    Visit SalonistFull verdict →
  • Booksy8.6/10 · 14-day trial

    A booking-led platform with scheduling, payments, client tools, and staff controls.

    Visit BooksyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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