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Head-to-head · Barbershop Software

Salonist vs Kassly

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks 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
Kassly #7 in Barbershop Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Kassly

Salonist leads on 0 checks, Kassly on 0, and 7 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 scoreSalonist · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresKassly · 6 of 6

Salonist scores higher on our rubric for barbershop software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Salonist is the better fit for feature-rich businesses needing integrations. Kassly is the better fit for philippine shops needing offline POS and memberships.

  • Salonist fits best

    Feature-rich businesses needing integrations

  • Kassly fits best

    Philippine shops needing offline POS and memberships

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Side by side

Feature Salonist 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Kassly 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Barbershop Software #7 in Barbershop Software
Best for Feature-rich businesses needing integrations Philippine shops needing offline POS and memberships
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days 30 days
Free trial length 7 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Features Salonist 0/6 · Kassly 6/6
Multi-location management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Memberships Not checked yet ✓ (best)
POS and payments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Commission tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Inventory management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Client mobile app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • Offline checkout supports later synchronization
  • Handles memberships, queues, appointments and commissions
  • Free plan includes POS, payments and memberships
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
  • Full add-on coverage costs PHP 2,999 per branch monthly
  • Features are divided across separate paid packs
  • Not a BIR-accredited CAS/POS system
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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Kassly is a point-of-sale and business management system from Symflo for Philippine service businesses, including barbershops, salons and spas. It brings sales, appointments, walk-in queues, memberships, service packages, customer…

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  1. SalonistBarbershop Software 9.2Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. KasslyBarbershop Software 8.7Free plan · 30-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

  • Kassly — where it wins

    • Offline checkout supports later synchronization
    • Handles memberships, queues, appointments and commissions
    • Free plan includes POS, payments and memberships

    Where it doesn't

    • Full add-on coverage costs PHP 2,999 per branch monthly
    • Features are divided across separate paid packs
    • Not a BIR-accredited CAS/POS system
  • Salonist9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

    Visit SalonistFull verdict →
  • Kassly8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A flexible Philippine barbershop system with offline POS, memberships and commission tools.

    Visit KasslyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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