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Head-to-head · Salon CRM Software

Wellnito vs Phorest

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Wellnito #1 in Salon CRM Software 9.2/10 Free plan · paid from ₹999/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Wellnito
Phorest #4 in Salon CRM Software 7.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Phorest

Wellnito leads on 4 checks, Phorest on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWellnito · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Wellnito
  • Most featuresWellnito · 3 of 3

Wellnito scores higher on our rubric for salon crm software: 9.2 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Wellnito offers free plan; Phorest doesn't. Wellnito offers client history; Phorest doesn't publish it. Wellnito offers retention campaigns; Phorest doesn't publish it. Wellnito offers client segmentation; Phorest doesn't publish it.

Wellnito is the better fit for indian salons needing an all-in-one platform. Phorest is the better fit for established multi-location salon groups.

  • Wellnito fits best

    Indian salons needing an all-in-one platform

  • Phorest fits best

    Established multi-location salon groups

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Side by side

Feature Wellnito 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Phorest 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.3
Ranking #1 in Salon CRM Software #4 in Salon CRM Software
Best for Indian salons needing an all-in-one platform Established multi-location salon groups
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Wellnito 3/3 · Phorest 0/3
Client history ✓ (best) Not published
Retention campaigns ✓ (best) Not published
Client segmentation ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Communication channels Multi_channel Not published
Mobile apps Ios_android Not published
Contact limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan with basic POS, billing, and client CRM
  • GST-ready POS, WhatsApp campaigns, loyalty, and inventory tools
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps with multi-store capabilities
  • Covers booking, POS, payments, client records, marketing and inventory
  • Supports multi-location reporting, staff tracking and branded booking apps
  • Includes booking deposits, group bookings, reminders and consultation forms
Cons
  • Paid plans are priced per store and exclude GST
  • Enterprise pricing is custom
  • Advanced automation and multi-store tools require paid tiers
  • Quote-based pricing requires contact with sales
  • There is no free plan
  • Branded apps, two-way SMS and memberships require the Elite tier
Our verdict

Wellnito is salon, spa, and wellness management software for Indian businesses. It combines appointment scheduling, online booking, GST-ready POS billing, client CRM, staff operations, inventory, loyalty programs, marketing, and reporting.…

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Phorest is cloud-based management software for salons, spas, medspas and aesthetic clinics. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, client records, staff management, point of sale, payment processing, marketing automation,…

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  1. WellnitoSalon CRM Software 9.2Free plan · paid from ₹999/mo · 14-day trial
  2. PhorestSalon CRM Software 7.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Wellnito — where it wins

    • Free plan with basic POS, billing, and client CRM
    • GST-ready POS, WhatsApp campaigns, loyalty, and inventory tools
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps with multi-store capabilities

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans are priced per store and exclude GST
    • Enterprise pricing is custom
    • Advanced automation and multi-store tools require paid tiers

  • Phorest — where it wins

    • Covers booking, POS, payments, client records, marketing and inventory
    • Supports multi-location reporting, staff tracking and branded booking apps
    • Includes booking deposits, group bookings, reminders and consultation forms

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires contact with sales
    • There is no free plan
    • Branded apps, two-way SMS and memberships require the Elite tier
  • Wellnito9.2/10 · Free plan · paid from ₹999/mo · 14-day trial

    An all-in-one salon platform covering bookings, billing, CRM, marketing, staffing, and inventory.

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  • Phorest7.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad salon CRM for established groups that need multi-location control.

    Visit PhorestFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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