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Envision vs Phorest

Envision logo

Envision

Beauty

Salon management software with integrated POS

From
$79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Phorest logo

Phorest

Beauty

Salon software that grows your business

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Envision standard plan includes only 1 user and charges $20 per additional user up to a 5 seat cap; Phorest no price is published for any of the seven plans, and every route ends at a quote request
  • They diverge on capability: Envision covers Appointment scheduling, Phorest covers Appointment booking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Envision and Phorest actually diverge.

Attributes where Envision and Phorest differ
AttributeEnvisionPhorest
Starting price$79/month$99/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20082003

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Beauty).

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 Envision

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • Client database
  • Staff scheduling
  • SMS reminders
  • Reporting
  • Google
  • English language support

Only in Phorest

  • Appointment booking
  • Client management
  • Marketing automation
  • Reputation management
  • Staff management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Business reports
  • Mailchimp

Both cover

  • Point of sale
  • Stripe
  • Facebook
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Envision

  • Salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platformnot Phorest

Phorest

  • Salon and clinic management softwarenot Envision
  • Medical spa operations and schedulingnot Envision
  • Beauty and wellness business softwarenot Envision

Where each one falls short

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

Envision

  • Standard plan includes only 1 user and charges $20 per additional user up to a 5 seat cap
  • No dollar amounts are shown for any plan; the page states pricing is tailored to your practice and requires contacting sales

Phorest

  • No price is published for any of the seven plans, and every route ends at a quote request
  • There is no free trial at all, which the company states plainly
  • The product is described as suited to 3 or more staff, so a solo operator is outside the intended range
  • The branded booking app requires the Ultimate plan, and two way SMS, memberships, lead management and the ads manager are all Elite only

Pricing, plan by plan

Envision

$79/month
  • Starter$79/month
    • Scheduling
    • Basic POS
    • Client management
  • Professional$159/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Advanced POS
    • Inventory

Phorest

$99/month
  • Grow$99/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client management
    • POS
  • Elevate$179/month
    • Everything in Grow
    • Advanced marketing
    • Online booking
  • Innovate$299/month
    • Everything in Elevate
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Envision if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You also want inventory management.
Envision review

Choose Phorest if

  • You need appointment booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client management.
Phorest review

Questions people ask

Is Envision or Phorest better?
Neither clearly leads. Envision starts at $79/month and Phorest at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Envision or Phorest?
Envision starts at $79/month and Phorest at $99/month.
Does Envision or Phorest run on more platforms?
Envision runs on Web. Phorest runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Envision best used for?
Envision is most often used for salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platform. Of those, salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platform is not what Phorest is typically brought in for.
What can Envision do that Phorest cannot?
Envision covers Appointment scheduling, Inventory management, Client database, Staff scheduling. Phorest covers Appointment booking, Client management, Marketing automation, Reputation management. Both handle Point of sale, Stripe, Facebook, SSL encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Envision: How much does Envision cost?

Envision does not publish pricing information on its website. The vendor directs customers to schedule a demo or use an ROI calculator to obtain pricing details.

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Phorest: How do I find out Phorest pricing for my salon?

All plans require a custom quote. Click 'Request a quote' or 'Book a demo' on the Phorest pricing page to receive pricing tailored to your business needs.

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Phorest: What SMS charges apply to each plan?

Core Aesthetics: 8.2 cents/SMS; Elevate/Elite Aesthetics: 7 cents/SMS; Starter/Grow/Ultimate: 500 free SMS/month.

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Phorest: Is there a minimum staff requirement?

Yes, Phorest recommends 3+ staff members to use the software.

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Phorest: What is included in Phorest plans?

All plans include: unlimited devices, unlimited staff, software for life with future upgrades, migration services, and unlimited training.

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