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Milano vs Phorest

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Milano

Beauty

Hair salon and beauty studio management software

From
$69/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Phorest logo

Phorest

Beauty

Salon software that grows your business

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Milano 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 Milano and Phorest actually diverge.

Attributes where Milano and Phorest differ
AttributeMilanoPhorest
Starting price$69/month$99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20142003

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 Milano

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client profiles
  • Styling notes
  • Photo gallery
  • Inventory management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Only in Phorest

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Milano

  • Salon managementnot Phorest
  • Styling notesnot Phorest

Phorest

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

Where each one falls short

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

Milano

Nothing recorded yet. See the Milano review.

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

Milano

$69/month
  • Essentials$69/month
    • Scheduling
    • Client profiles
    • Styling notes
  • Professional$139/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • 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 Milano if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client profiles.
Milano 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 Milano or Phorest better?
Neither clearly leads. Milano starts at $69/month and Phorest at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Milano or Phorest?
Milano starts at $69/month and Phorest at $99/month.
Does Milano or Phorest run on more platforms?
Milano runs on Web, Ios, Android. Phorest runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Milano best used for?
Milano is most often used for salon management, styling notes. Of those, salon management and styling notes are not what Phorest is typically brought in for.
What can Milano do that Phorest cannot?
Milano covers Appointment scheduling, Client profiles, Styling notes, Photo gallery. Phorest covers Appointment booking, Client management, Marketing automation, Reputation management. Both handle Point of sale, Instagram, Facebook, Stripe.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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