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Clavio vs Salonist

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Clavio

Software

SMS marketing platform for ecommerce

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Salonist logo

Salonist

Software

Complete salon software from India

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Salonist has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Clavio covers SMS campaigns, Salonist covers Appointment booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clavio and Salonist actually diverge.

Attributes where Clavio and Salonist differ
AttributeClavioSalonist
Starting price$50/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20062017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Clavio

  • SMS campaigns
  • Push notifications
  • Segmentation
  • A/B testing
  • Reporting & analytics
  • SMS templates
  • Compliance tools

Only in Salonist

  • Appointment booking
  • Billing & invoicing
  • Inventory management
  • Loyalty programs
  • Staff management
  • GST compliance
  • Business analytics
  • Razorpay

Both cover

  • Marketing automation

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Clavio

No use cases recorded yet. See the Clavio review.

Salonist

  • Indian salon managementnot Clavio
  • GST billingnot Clavio
  • Customer loyaltynot Clavio
  • Inventory controlnot Clavio

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Clavio

Nothing recorded yet. See the Clavio review.

Salonist

  • Free plan limited to 50 appointments per month
  • Pricing listed in AED (UAE currency) with regional variations
  • Offline capabilities not clearly documented for mobile app
  • Advanced AI features (AI Automation Marketing) only on Expert plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Clavio

$50/month
  • Starter$50/month
    • SMS campaigns
    • Basic automation
    • Up to 5000 contacts
  • Advanced$200/month
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Advanced automation
    • API access

Salonist

Free
  • Marketplace ListingFree
    • 50 appointments/month
    • Online booking
    • Staff scheduling
  • Essential$2900/year
    • Point of Sale
    • Sales reports
    • Customer history
  • Advance$4180/year
    • All Essential features
    • Customer surveys and loyalty
    • Gift cards and campaigns
  • Expert$6580/year
    • All Advance features
    • Multi-branch management
    • Dedicated account manager

Which should you pick?

Choose Clavio if

  • You need sms campaigns.
  • You also want push notifications.
Clavio review

Choose Salonist if

  • You need appointment booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want billing & invoicing.
Salonist review

Questions people ask

Is Clavio or Salonist better?
Neither clearly leads. Clavio starts at $50/month and Salonist at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clavio or Salonist?
Salonist has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $50/month for Clavio and Free for Salonist.
Does Clavio or Salonist run on more platforms?
Clavio runs on Web. Salonist runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Salonist for free?
Yes. Salonist has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clavio starts at $50/month.
What can Clavio do that Salonist cannot?
Clavio covers SMS campaigns, Push notifications, Segmentation, A/B testing. Salonist covers Appointment booking, Billing & invoicing, Inventory management, Loyalty programs. Both handle Marketing automation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Salonist: Does Salonist offer a free plan?

Salonist offers a free Marketplace Listing plan with 50 appointments/month, online booking, staff scheduling, and marketplace access. Unlimited staff are included on every plan.

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Salonist: What features are included in the Essential plan?

Essential ($2,900 AED/year or approximately $59/month) includes Point of Sale, sales reports, customer history, coupon management, retail product and expense tracking, automated reminders, memberships, e-wallet, and staff commission tracking.

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Salonist: Does Salonist support multiple locations?

Multi-branch management is available on the Expert plan ($6,580 AED/year) with centralized reporting and a dedicated account manager.

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Salonist: What payment gateways does Salonist support?

Salonist integrates with multiple payment gateways including Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, and other regional providers. The Advance plan and above include multiple payment integration options.

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Salonist: Does Salonist have a mobile app?

Yes, Salonist offers mobile apps for iOS and Android allowing clients to browse services, check prices, view customer reviews, and book appointments.

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Salonist: What is included in the Advance plan?

Advance ($4,180 AED/year or approximately $109/month) adds customer survey management, loyalty rewards, gift cards, SMS/email campaigns, inventory management, lead management system, and advanced onboarding to Essential features.

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