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Salonist vs salonMonster
Both stand on salon software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Salonist combines booking and checkout with tools for clients, staff and inventory. Its free listing has a monthly appointment cap, while paid plans start at $79 a month.
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salonMonster brings appointment booking, client records, payments, marketing, and inventory into salon software. Its price varies with staff count, and a 14-day trial is available.
Visit salonMonsterThe facts
| Salonist | salonMonster | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Digital Wallet Cards: $39 a month | salonMonster subscription: $30 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | salonist.in | salonmonster.com |
| On salon software | #1 of 37 | #2 of 37 |
Salonist: what it does well
- Booking is available through links, widgets, Instagram and Google.
- POS supports tips and split payments.
- More than 40 integrations are listed.
- Trial lasts seven days without a credit card.
- Free onboarding and data import are available.
What to know first
- Free Marketplace Listing allows 50 appointments monthly.
- New marketplace clients incur a one-time 15% first-visit fee.
- API access and custom integrations are listed on Expert.
salonMonster: what it does well
- Online booking is available 24/7
- Client records include service history and photos
- Plans include email and SMS reminders
- Exports of listed records are free
- Free migration of client data
What to know first
- Subscription starts at $30 a month
- Additional staff cost $15/mo each
- Seven or more staff costs $120/mo
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