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Phorest vs Versum

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Phorest

Beauty

Salon software that grows your business

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Versum logo

Versum

Beauty

Salon management for growing businesses

From
€25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Phorest no price is published for any of the seven plans, and every route ends at a quote request; Versum does not provide built-in credit card or debit card payment processing
  • They diverge on capability: Phorest covers Appointment booking, Versum covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Phorest and Versum actually diverge.

Attributes where Phorest and Versum differ
AttributePhorestVersum
Starting price$99/month€25/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20032011

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 Phorest

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

Only in Versum

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Loyalty programs
  • Inventory control
  • Online booking
  • SMS & email reminders
  • Detailed reporting
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Marketing automation
  • Mailchimp
  • Facebook
  • GDPR compliant
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Phorest

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

Versum

  • Growing salon businessnot Phorest
  • Client retentionnot Phorest
  • Inventory managementnot Phorest
  • Marketing campaignsnot Phorest

Where each one falls short

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

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

Versum

  • Does not provide built-in credit card or debit card payment processing
  • Many features are not well documented; users must explore with support or read incomplete manuals
  • Training is mandatory to access deep features, requiring significant onboarding investment
  • Customer support responsiveness reported as slow in some cases
  • Occasional recurring bugs and glitches that can disrupt service

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Versum

€25/month
  • Basic$25/month
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$45/month
    • All Basic features
    • Online booking
    • Loyalty program

Which should you pick?

Choose Phorest if

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

Choose Versum if

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

Questions people ask

Is Phorest or Versum better?
Neither clearly leads. Phorest starts at $99/month and Versum at €25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Phorest or Versum?
Phorest starts at $99/month and Versum at €25/month.
Does Phorest or Versum run on more platforms?
Phorest runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Versum runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Phorest best used for?
Phorest is most often used for salon and clinic management software, medical spa operations and scheduling, beauty and wellness business software. Of those, salon and clinic management software and medical spa operations and scheduling are not what Versum is typically brought in for.
What can Phorest do that Versum cannot?
Phorest covers Appointment booking, Client management, Point of sale, Reputation management. Versum covers Appointment scheduling, Client database, Loyalty programs, Inventory control. Both handle Marketing automation, Mailchimp, Facebook, GDPR compliant.

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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Versum: Does Versum support online booking?

Yes. Versum provides online booking capabilities available 24/7, allowing customers to book appointments directly through the system.

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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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Versum: What platforms does Versum support?

Versum is cloud-based and accessible via web, mobile apps for iOS, Android, and has remote access functionality described as putting the entire salon in your pocket.

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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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Versum: Does Versum have a loyalty program feature?

Yes. Versum includes built-in loyalty program functionality to help retain and reward best customers.

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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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