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Rosy vs Salonist

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Rosy

Software

Appointment scheduling for wellness professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
Salonist logo

Salonist

Software

Complete salon software from India

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Rosy rosy Salon Software prices at $29/month only with a RosyPay discount, meaning full-price customers pay more than the advertised headline rate; the vendor's own pricing page shows the undiscounted comparison price as an unrendered placeholder ($XYZ/month), so only the discounted figure is a reliable USD number.; Salonist free plan limited to 50 appointments per month
  • They diverge on capability: Rosy covers Online booking, Salonist covers Appointment booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Rosy and Salonist actually diverge.

Attributes where Rosy and Salonist differ
AttributeRosySalonist
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Founded20152017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Rosy

  • Online booking
  • Client management
  • Text messages
  • Email reminders
  • Business insights
  • Staff profiles
  • Google Calendar
  • Facebook

Only in Salonist

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

Both cover

  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Rosy

  • Client bookingnot Salonist

Salonist

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

Where each one falls short

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

Rosy

  • Rosy Salon Software prices at $29/month only with a RosyPay discount, meaning full-price customers pay more than the advertised headline rate; the vendor's own pricing page shows the undiscounted comparison price as an unrendered placeholder ($XYZ/month), so only the discounted figure is a reliable USD number.

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

Rosy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Text reminders
  • Premium$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced insights
    • Marketing tools

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 Rosy if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client management.
Rosy 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 Rosy or Salonist better?
Neither clearly leads. Rosy starts at Free and Salonist at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Rosy or Salonist?
Rosy starts at Free and Salonist at Free.
Does Rosy or Salonist run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Rosy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Rosy best used for?
Rosy is most often used for client booking. Of those, client booking is not what Salonist is typically brought in for.
What can Rosy do that Salonist cannot?
Rosy covers Online booking, Client management, Text messages, Email reminders. Salonist covers Appointment booking, Billing & invoicing, Inventory management, Loyalty programs. Both handle SSL encryption, Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support.

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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