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Head-to-head · Spa Management Software

SpaSoft vs Salonist

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score SpaSoft #1 in Spa Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit SpaSoft
Salonist #7 in Spa Management Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Salonist

SpaSoft leads on 0 checks, Salonist on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSpaSoft · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Salonist
  • Free trialonly Salonist
  • Most featuresSpaSoft · 7 of 7

SpaSoft scores higher on our rubric for spa management software: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

SpaSoft is the better fit for full-service spas needing retail and guest operations. Salonist is the better fit for spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking.

  • SpaSoft fits best

    Full-service spas needing retail and guest operations

  • Salonist fits best

    Spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking

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Side by side

Feature SpaSoft 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Salonist 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.3
Ranking #1 in Spa Management Software #7 in Spa Management Software
Best for Full-service spas needing retail and guest operations Spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 7 days
Integrations 70+ integrations 15 integrations
Features SpaSoft 7/7 · Salonist 1/7
Online booking ✓ ✓
Therapist scheduling ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Treatment room scheduling ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Membership billing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Package management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Retail POS ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Gift cards ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers bookings, staff scheduling, rooms, resources, and group appointments
  • Combines retail inventory, purchase orders, vendors, and point of sale
  • Supports memberships, packages, loyalty, gift cards, profiles, and forms
  • Bookings through websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app
  • POS, memberships, inventory, client records, and reporting in one platform
  • Integrations include Google Calendar, Stripe, PayPal, and QuickBooks
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales rather than published plans
  • Its hospitality focus may exceed the needs of smaller standalone spas
  • The broad feature set may be more than narrow scheduling operations require
  • The free listing plan is limited to 50 appointments per month
  • Custom integrations and API access are reserved for the Expert plan
  • Advanced notifications and inventory features require paid tiers
Our verdict

SpaSoft is spa and activity management software for hotel spas, resorts, wellness retreats, and casinos. It brings appointment and group bookings together with therapist scheduling, treatment-room and resource allocation, retail inventory,…

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Salonist is cloud-based spa and salon management software for beauty and wellness businesses, from solo professionals to multi-location operators. It brings together online appointment booking, drag-and-drop scheduling, staff management,…

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  1. SpaSoftSpa Management Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. SalonistSpa Management Software 8.3Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SpaSoft — where it wins

    • Covers bookings, staff scheduling, rooms, resources, and group appointments
    • Combines retail inventory, purchase orders, vendors, and point of sale
    • Supports memberships, packages, loyalty, gift cards, profiles, and forms

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales rather than published plans
    • Its hospitality focus may exceed the needs of smaller standalone spas
    • The broad feature set may be more than narrow scheduling operations require

  • Salonist — where it wins

    • Bookings through websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app
    • POS, memberships, inventory, client records, and reporting in one platform
    • Integrations include Google Calendar, Stripe, PayPal, and QuickBooks

    Where it doesn't

    • The free listing plan is limited to 50 appointments per month
    • Custom integrations and API access are reserved for the Expert plan
    • Advanced notifications and inventory features require paid tiers
  • SpaSoft8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad operations suite for hospitality spas managing bookings, retail, staff, and guests.

    Visit SpaSoftFull verdict →
  • Salonist8.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad omnichannel spa platform with strong integrations and a free marketplace listing.

    Visit SalonistFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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