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Head-to-head · Salon App Builder Software

Salonist vs Cojilio

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Salonist #4 in Salon App Builder Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Salonist
Cojilio #6 in Salon App Builder Software 8.7/10 6-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Cojilio

Salonist leads on 1 check, Cojilio on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSalonist · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Salonist
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresCojilio · 5 of 5

Salonist scores higher on our rubric for salon app builder software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Salonist offers free plan; Cojilio doesn't.

Salonist is the better fit for salons needing an inexpensive operations platform. Cojilio is the better fit for established salons wanting broad app capabilities.

  • Salonist fits best

    Salons needing an inexpensive operations platform

  • Cojilio fits best

    Established salons wanting broad app capabilities

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Side by side

Feature Salonist 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Cojilio 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #4 in Salon App Builder Software #6 in Salon App Builder Software
Best for Salons needing an inexpensive operations platform Established salons wanting broad app capabilities
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $9.99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 7 days 6 days
Free trial length 7 days 6 days · card required
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 15 integrations 10 integrations
Features Salonist 0/5 · Cojilio 5/5
Client messaging Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Loyalty programs Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Memberships Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Retail offers Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Push notifications Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
App platforms Not checked yet Both
Our review
Pros
  • Free listing includes online booking, scheduling, and 50 appointments monthly
  • Covers POS, memberships, inventory, commissions, reporting, and client records
  • Supports Google Calendar, Stripe, WhatsApp, Shopify, WordPress, and API access
  • Branded iOS and Android client apps
  • Booking, payments, memberships, and loyalty in one platform
  • Many payment, calendar, and scheduling integrations
Cons
  • The free listing is limited to 50 appointments per month
  • Custom integrations and API access are reserved for the Expert plan
  • Inventory management and unlimited WhatsApp and SMS notifications start with Advance
  • No free plan
  • Advanced app features start at $99 per month
  • Pricing uses dollar signs without clearly specifying currency
Our verdict

Salonist is cloud-based management software for salons, spas, and beauty and wellness businesses, ranging from solo professionals to multi-location operators. Its feature set covers online booking through websites, Instagram, Google, and…

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Cojilio is a booking and client-engagement platform for salons, beauty professionals, wellness businesses, and related service providers. It brings together online booking, staff scheduling, payments, consultations, media galleries,…

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  1. SalonistSalon App Builder Software 8.9Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. CojilioSalon App Builder Software 8.76-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Salonist — where it wins

    • Free listing includes online booking, scheduling, and 50 appointments monthly
    • Covers POS, memberships, inventory, commissions, reporting, and client records
    • Supports Google Calendar, Stripe, WhatsApp, Shopify, WordPress, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • The free listing is limited to 50 appointments per month
    • Custom integrations and API access are reserved for the Expert plan
    • Inventory management and unlimited WhatsApp and SMS notifications start with Advance

  • Cojilio — where it wins

    • Branded iOS and Android client apps
    • Booking, payments, memberships, and loyalty in one platform
    • Many payment, calendar, and scheduling integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Advanced app features start at $99 per month
    • Pricing uses dollar signs without clearly specifying currency
  • Salonist8.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad salon operations platform with a free listing and paid tiers for deeper management.

    Visit SalonistFull verdict →
  • Cojilio8.7/10 · 6-day trial

    A broad salon platform combining branded apps, booking, payments, loyalty, and marketing.

    Visit CojilioFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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