Salonist vs Booksy

Salonist4.6Visit Booksy5.0Visit

Salonist #2 in Barbershop Software 4.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Salonist

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Higher score Booksy #8 in Barbershop Software 5.0/10 From $29.99/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Booksy

• 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 4.6/10 Visit ↗	Booksy 5.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	4.6	5.0
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	Not published	$29.99/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
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 published	Not published
Memberships	Not published	Not published
POS and payments	Not published	Not published
Commission tracking	Not published	Not published
Inventory management	Not published	Not published
Client mobile app	Not published	Not published
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,… Read the review →	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… 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

• 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

• Salonist4.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  Visit SalonistFull verdict →
• Booksy5.0/10 · From $29.99/mo · 14-day trial

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

  Visit BooksyFull verdict →