Salonist
Salonist: A broad salon platform with a free marketplace listing and paid operational tools. Ranked #13 of 35 in Salon Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan · 7-day trial; best for salons wanting a free marketplace presence.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 7-day trial
- Best forSalons wanting a free marketplace presence
- Free planYes
- Paid from$79/mo
- Online bookingYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free marketplace listing for salon discovery and booking visibility
- Covers booking, POS, inventory, reminders, memberships and staff operations
- Supports web, iOS and Android with broad payment and marketing integrations
Where it doesn't
- The free offering is narrower than the paid plans
- Paid plans start at $79 per month on monthly billing
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of very small operators
Our verdict on Salonist
Salonist is cloud-based salon and spa management software for beauty and wellness businesses, ranging from single-chair operators to multi-location groups. It brings online booking, appointment calendars, staff scheduling, point-of-sale checkout, inventory, client reminders, memberships, packages, marketing, staff administration and reporting into one system. Clients can book through a booking site, website widgets and social profiles, while teams manage appointments, payments, stock and customer records. Web, iOS and Android access support use across salon operations.
Pricing follows a freemium structure. The Market Place Listing plan costs $0 and provides a free marketplace presence, while the paid tiers begin with Essential at $79 per month, followed by Advance at $109 per month and Expert at $179 per month. Monthly billing is shown for these paid plans, and a 7-day free trial is available. Paid functionality spans booking, scheduling, POS, inventory, reminders, memberships, subscriptions, packages, staff commissions, payroll-related tools, permissions, campaigns, reporting and multi-location management. The higher tiers are suited to businesses that need more operational breadth than a marketplace listing provides.
Salonist also fits businesses that need an ecosystem beyond core salon administration. Integrations include Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, WhatsApp, Mailchimp, GetResponse, Google Calendar, Google Analytics, Shopify, Clover, QuickBooks, Twilio, Tamara, Tabby and Tap Payments. Multi-location management and pooled inventory extend its reach for growing groups, while email, SMS and WhatsApp campaigns cover client communication. Salons seeking a free way to appear in a marketplace should start with the listing; businesses needing integrated daily operations should consider a paid tier. Very small teams wanting only simple appointment scheduling may find the wider feature set more than they need.
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Salonist fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $79/mo |
| Online booking | Yes |
| Staff calendar | Yes |
| POS and payments | Yes |
| Client reminders | Yes |
| Inventory tracking | Yes |
| Multi-location support | Yes |
| Memberships and packages | Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days · no card needed |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 40+ integrations: Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Clover, Pine Labs, Tap … |
| Pricing | Free plan · 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | salonist.in |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Salonist integrations
Salonist lists 40+ integrations on its own site — the 20 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Razorpay
- Clover
- Pine Labs
- Tap
- Ziina
- Network Payments
- UPayments
- KNET
- Tabby
- Tamara
- Authorize.Net
- QuickBooks
- Qoyod
- Twilio
- Interakt
- AiSensy
- Zoko
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- PhorestA broad salon management suite for established teams building branded client experiences.9.3
- VagaroA capable salon booking suite with payments, calendars, reminders, and business integrations.9.1
- DaySmart SalonA broad salon suite with affordable entry pricing and deeper tools on higher tiers.9.0
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