Head-to-head · Barbershop Software
Salonist vs Slick
Salonist leads on 1 check, Slick on 4, and 0 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 scoreSlick · 6.7/10
- Free planonly Salonist
- Most featuresSlick · 4 of 6
Slick scores higher on our rubric for barbershop software: 6.7 against 4.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #2.
Salonist offers free plan; Slick doesn't. Slick offers multi-location management; Salonist doesn't publish it. Slick offers pos and payments; Salonist doesn't publish it. Slick offers commission tracking; Salonist doesn't publish it. Slick offers inventory management; Salonist doesn't publish it.
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 4.6/10 Visit ↗ | Slick 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 4.6 | 6.7 |
| 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 | Not published | $22/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| 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 published | ✓ (best) |
| Memberships | Not published | Not published |
| POS and payments | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Commission tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Inventory management | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Client mobile app | Not published | Not published |
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| 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 → |
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… 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
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
- Salonist4.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad salon platform with booking, POS, memberships, inventory, reporting, and integrations.
Visit SalonistFull verdict → - Slick6.7/10 · From $22/mo
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 Sep 2026