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Salonist vs SimpleSalon

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Salonist

Beauty & Salon

Complete salon software from India

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SimpleSalon

Beauty & Salon

Powerful yet simple salon software

From
39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Salonist has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Salonist free plan limited to 50 appointments per month; SimpleSalon the $20 Starter plan includes no SMS credits and charges 14 cents per SMS
  • They diverge on capability: Salonist covers Appointment booking, SimpleSalon covers Appointment scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Salonist and SimpleSalon actually diverge.

Attributes where Salonist and SimpleSalon differ
AttributeSalonistSimpleSalon
Starting priceFree39/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20172010

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Beauty & Salon).

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 Salonist

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

Only in SimpleSalon

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Point of sale
  • Online booking
  • Stock management
  • Reporting
  • Mobile apps
  • Xero

Both cover

  • Marketing automation
  • 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.

Salonist

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

SimpleSalon

  • Appointment booking and rostering for hair and beauty salonsnot Salonist
  • Salon point of sale, stock and client historynot Salonist
  • SMS appointment reminders and marketing to salon clientsnot Salonist

Where each one falls short

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

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

SimpleSalon

  • The $20 Starter plan includes no SMS credits and charges 14 cents per SMS
  • Pricing is charged per operator, capped at 7 operators, so a two person salon pays twice the listed rate
  • SMS remains chargeable on every plan once the included 200 credits per operator on Pro or 300 on Max are used, at 10 and 9 cents each
  • The free trial runs 14 days

Pricing, plan by plan

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

SimpleSalon

39/month
  • Essential$39/month
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Basic POS
  • Professional$79/month
    • All Essential features
    • Online booking
    • Marketing tools

Which should you pick?

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

Choose SimpleSalon if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client database.
SimpleSalon review

Questions people ask

Is Salonist or SimpleSalon better?
Neither clearly leads. Salonist starts at Free and SimpleSalon at 39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Salonist or SimpleSalon?
Salonist has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Salonist and 39/month for SimpleSalon.
Does Salonist or SimpleSalon run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Salonist for free?
Yes. Salonist has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SimpleSalon starts at 39/month.
What is Salonist best used for?
Salonist is most often used for indian salon management, gst billing, customer loyalty, inventory control. Of those, indian salon management and gst billing are not what SimpleSalon is typically brought in for.
What can Salonist do that SimpleSalon cannot?
Salonist covers Appointment booking, Billing & invoicing, Inventory management, Loyalty programs. SimpleSalon covers Appointment scheduling, Client database, Point of sale, Online booking. Both handle Marketing automation, SSL encryption, Cloud deployment, Web 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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