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Head-to-head · Barbershop Software

Salonist vs Slick

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 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
Slick #3 in Barbershop Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Slick

Salonist leads on 1 check, Slick on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 planonly Salonist
  • Free trialonly Salonist
  • Most featuresSlick · 4 of 6

Salonist scores higher on our rubric for barbershop software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Salonist offers free plan; Slick doesn't.

Salonist is the better fit for feature-rich businesses needing integrations. Slick is the better fit for established shops needing deep operations tools.

  • Salonist fits best

    Feature-rich businesses needing integrations

  • Slick fits best

    Established shops needing deep operations tools

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Side by side

Feature Salonist 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Slick 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in Barbershop Software #3 in Barbershop Software
Best for Feature-rich businesses needing integrations Established shops needing deep operations tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $22/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 15 integrations 6 integrations
Features Salonist 0/6 · Slick 4/6
Multi-location management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Memberships Not checked yet Not checked yet
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 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
  • Combines booking, POS, payments, deposits and no-show protection
  • Tracks commissions, staff earnings, stock, purchase orders and KPIs
  • Runs on web, iOS and Android with social booking options
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
  • No free plan; Essential starts at $22 per month
  • Advanced pricing adds complexity for additional staff or booth renters
  • Basic booking businesses may not need its wider operations scope
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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Slick is cloud-based management software for freelancers, barbershops and larger salon businesses. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, client records, marketing, payments, POS, reporting, staff management, commission…

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  1. SalonistBarbershop Software 9.2Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. SlickBarbershop Software 9.1Paid

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

  • Slick — where it wins

    • Combines booking, POS, payments, deposits and no-show protection
    • Tracks commissions, staff earnings, stock, purchase orders and KPIs
    • Runs on web, iOS and Android with social booking options

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Essential starts at $22 per month
    • Advanced pricing adds complexity for additional staff or booth renters
    • Basic booking businesses may not need its wider operations scope
  • Salonist9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

    Visit SalonistFull verdict →
  • Slick9.1/10 · Paid

    A paid, operations-focused platform for shops managing schedules, staff, payments and stock.

    Visit SlickFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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