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MyTime vs Phorest

MyTime logo

MyTime

Beauty

Online booking and appointment scheduling platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Phorest logo

Phorest

Beauty

Salon software that grows your business

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MyTime has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents; Phorest no price is published for any of the seven plans, and every route ends at a quote request
  • They diverge on capability: MyTime covers Online booking, Phorest covers Appointment booking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MyTime and Phorest actually diverge.

Attributes where MyTime and Phorest differ
AttributeMyTimePhorest
Starting priceFree$99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20102003

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 MyTime

  • Online booking
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Payment processing
  • Custom branding
  • Marketing tools
  • Reporting

Only in Phorest

  • Appointment booking
  • Client management
  • Point of sale
  • Marketing automation
  • Reputation management
  • Staff management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Business reports

Both cover

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • PCI DSS
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

MyTime

  • Appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locationsnot Phorest
  • Point of sale and integrated payments at the counternot Phorest
  • Staff scheduling and labour forecastingnot Phorest
  • Email, SMS and push marketing to clientsnot Phorest
  • Loyalty, referral and membership programmesnot Phorest
  • Multi-location reporting for a franchise groupnot Phorest

Phorest

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

Where each one falls short

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

MyTime

  • Aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
  • Pricing is not published

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

MyTime

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Email reminders
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Custom branding
    • Marketing tools

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 MyTime if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want appointment scheduling.
MyTime 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 MyTime or Phorest better?
Neither clearly leads. MyTime starts at Free and Phorest at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MyTime or Phorest?
MyTime has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MyTime and $99/month for Phorest.
Does MyTime or Phorest run on more platforms?
MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Phorest runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use MyTime for free?
Yes. MyTime has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Phorest starts at $99/month.
What is MyTime best used for?
MyTime is most often used for appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations, point of sale and integrated payments at the counter, staff scheduling and labour forecasting, email, sms and push marketing to clients. Of those, appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations and point of sale and integrated payments at the counter are not what Phorest is typically brought in for.
What can MyTime do that Phorest cannot?
MyTime covers Online booking, Appointment scheduling, Client database, Email & SMS reminders. Phorest covers Appointment booking, Client management, Point of sale, Marketing automation. Both handle Facebook, Instagram, Stripe, SSL encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MyTime: How much does MyTime cost?

Specific pricing information is not displayed on the MyTime homepage. Customers must navigate to the Pricing Packages section to view rates for the scheduling and POS system.

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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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