Salonist

by Salonist · Chandigarh, Punjab · Since 2017

Salon and spa management.

Salon, spa & gym softwareRecommendedMade in India

Starting price: INR 2,200/month; Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff
Free trial / plan: Free plan + 7-day trial; Marketplace Listing plan capped at 50 appointments/month
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.6; transparency & India fit

What is Salonist?

Salonist is a cloud booking and management system for salons, spas, barbers and similar appointment businesses. It handles online booking, the appointment calendar, point of sale, memberships, packages, staff commissions and inventory, and it adds a customer-facing booking app. The vendor says more than 15,000 businesses in 60+ countries use it, and the interface is available in 13 languages.

For an Indian salon owner, the attraction is that prices are shown in rupees on the pricing page and every plan includes unlimited staff, so a busy 12-chair outlet pays the same as a 3-chair one. Essential costs INR 2,200 a month, Advance INR 4,000 and Expert INR 5,500. The page does not say whether GST is included, so ask before you budget. A free Marketplace Listing plan exists, but it is capped at 50 appointments a month and has no POS, so treat it as a listing rather than a working system.

The middle tier is where most salons will land. Marketing campaigns, loyalty points, gift cards, inventory with purchase orders and WhatsApp/SMS reminders only start at Advance. Multi-branch reporting, consent forms, before-and-after photos, a branded client app and API access are held back for Expert, and chains with several locations are quoted separately. Razorpay and Pine Labs terminals are supported, but GST invoicing is not mentioned on the main pages, which Indian buyers should check in a demo.

What works well

+Rupee prices are published on the pricing page, with no setup fee and no long contract
+Unlimited staff on every plan, so adding stylists does not raise the bill
+7-day trial with no card needed and no automatic charge when it ends
+Free onboarding and data import from your old system
+Over 40 integrations, including Razorpay, Pine Labs terminals, Interakt and AiSensy for WhatsApp, and Reserve with Google
+Client booking app on Android and iOS for rebooking and reminders

What to watch out for

−WhatsApp/SMS reminders, loyalty points and inventory purchase orders only start at the INR 4,000 Advance plan
−Multi-branch reporting and the branded client app are restricted to Expert
−The pricing page does not say whether GST is included
−New clients who book through the Salonist marketplace carry a one-time 15% commission
−AI receptionist and WhatsApp AI agent are priced separately and need a sales quote

Best suited for: Single-location salons, spas and barbershops in India that want rupee pricing and unlimited staff · Salons that sell memberships, packages and e-wallet credit · Owners who want online booking plus WhatsApp reminders without stitching tools together

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Salonist features

Researched from Salonist's official product pages · updated October 2026.

Booking & calendar

Online booking and appointment management
Staff scheduling and shift management
Waitlists and rebooking reminders (Expert)
Room calendar (Advance and above)

Billing & payments

POS and mobile POS
SalonistPay and digital e-wallet
Gift cards, coupons and packages
Card terminals including Pine Labs, Clover and Stripe

Clients & marketing

Client history, forms and memberships
Loyalty points and referral system
SMS, email and WhatsApp campaigns
Review requests

Operations

Inventory with low-stock alerts and transfers
Purchase orders and warehouses
Commissions, tips, payroll and timesheets
KPI and branch reports

AI capabilities

Expert plan lists AI marketing and an AI Smart Advisor
AI Receptionist and WhatsApp AI Agent are separately quoted add-ons

Salonist pricing (INR)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor · free trial: 7 days, no credit card. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Salonist pricing breakdown

Marketplace Listing

Free

No card required

Up to 50 appointments a month
Online booking, scheduling and shift management
Listing on the Salonist marketplace
Staff reports

Essential

INR 2,200

per month, billed monthly

Unlimited appointments and staff
POS, mobile POS, retail and expenses
Memberships, e-wallet and packages
Commissions, tips and automated reminders
Unlimited email notifications

Advance

INR 4,000

per month, billed monthly

SMS and email marketing campaigns
Gift cards, loyalty points, membership subscriptions
Inventory, warehouse and purchase orders
Unlimited WhatsApp/SMS notifications
One-on-one onboarding

Expert

INR 5,500

per month, billed monthly

Multi-branch reporting and inventory pooling
Consent forms, before/after photos, waitlists
Branded client app and mini website
Custom API access and dedicated account manager
AI marketing and AI Smart Advisor

Other pricing options & add-ons

Digital Wallet Cards
10,000 passes; Business tier USD 99/month for 25,000 passes; 30-day trial
From USD 39/month
AI Receptionist and WhatsApp AI Agent
Priced by conversation volume
Quote
Multi-location groups
Custom quote
Hardware (card readers, barcode printers)
Not published

• An annual billing toggle exists but annual prices were not shown.
• GST is not mentioned on the pricing page.
• A 15% one-time fee applies to a new client's first visit booked through the Salonist marketplace; bookings via your own link carry no commission.
• No setup fee, no contract; cancel by emailing support.

Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.

Integrations, security & India

Integrations

Razorpay
Stripe
PayPal
Pine Labs Terminal
Clover Terminal
QuickBooks
Interakt
AiSensy
Twilio
Mailchimp
Shopify
WooCommerce
WordPress
Wix
Reserve with Google
Google Calendar
Google Analytics
Meta Pixel

For Indian businesses

Prices are displayed in INR for Indian visitors
Razorpay and Pine Labs terminal integrations are listed
WhatsApp messaging through Indian providers Interakt and AiSensy
GST invoicing is not mentioned on the pricing or home page; confirm during a demo

Support, resources & partner network

Support & learning

Free onboarding and data import
One-on-one onboarding from Advance
Dedicated account manager on Expert
Email support at support@salonist.io

Pricing Home

Trust, compliance & who uses Salonist

15,000+ businesses

Customers

60+

Countries

Certifications & compliance

PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA — Listed by Salonist on its pricing page Source

Each claim links to the vendor's own published statement. Always confirm current certificate validity directly with the vendor.

Is Salonist the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

Single-location salons, spas and barbershops in India that want rupee pricing and unlimited staff
Salons that sell memberships, packages and e-wallet credit
Owners who want online booking plus WhatsApp reminders without stitching tools together

Look elsewhere if you are…

Salons on a very tight budget that only need a billing app
Large chains, which have to request a custom quote for multi-location groups

Still comparing? Get an unbiased shortlist and demos arranged for free.

Sources (2) · updated October 2026

Salonist screenshots

Specifications

Category: Salon, spa & gym software
Vendor: Salonist
Headquarters: Chandigarh, Punjab
Founded: 2017
Pricing model: Subscription
Starting price: INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India: Yes

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Salonist — frequently asked questions

How much does Salonist cost in India?+

Salonist charges INR 2,200 a month for Essential, INR 4,000 for Advance and INR 5,500 for Expert, billed monthly. Every plan includes unlimited staff. Multi-location groups get a custom quote.

Are Salonist prices inclusive of GST?+

The Salonist pricing page does not mention GST or any tax. Ask the sales team whether the rupee figures include 18% GST before comparing it with other salon software.

Does Salonist have a free plan or free trial?+

Yes to both. Salonist offers a 7-day free trial without a credit card, and nothing is charged when it ends. There is also a free Marketplace Listing plan, limited to 50 appointments a month and without POS.

Which Salonist plan should a single salon choose?+

Most single salons will want Advance at INR 4,000 a month, because WhatsApp/SMS reminders, loyalty points, gift cards and inventory purchase orders start there. Essential suits salons that only need booking, billing and memberships.

Does Salonist charge a commission on bookings?+

Only for new clients who find you through the Salonist marketplace: a one-time 15% fee on their first visit. Bookings made through your own link, website or social profiles carry no commission.

Does Salonist have a mobile app?+

Salonist publishes a 'Salonist for Customers' app on Android and iOS for clients to book, rebook and cancel. Staff also get mobile POS. On Expert the client app can carry your salon's own branding.

Does Salonist integrate with Razorpay and WhatsApp?+

Yes. Salonist lists Razorpay and Pine Labs terminals among its payment integrations, and WhatsApp messaging through providers including Interakt, AiSensy and Twilio. Unlimited WhatsApp notifications start on Advance.

Is salon data safe in Salonist?+

Salonist lists PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR and CCPA on its pricing page. It is a cloud system, so data is stored on Salonist's servers rather than a shop computer.

How long does it take to set up Salonist?+

Salonist does not publish a timeline, but onboarding and data import are free and there is no setup fee. A single salon can usually test the full workflow during the 7-day trial.

Where is the Salonist login page?+

Salonist's login is at https://salonist.io/login, linked from its official website.

How do I sign up for Salonist?+

New accounts are created at https://salonist.io/signup on Salonist's official site.

How much does Salonist cost?+

Salonist publishes its plans at https://salonist.io/pricing. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Salonist have a free trial?+

Yes. Salonist's official site offers a free trial.

Does Salonist have a mobile app?+

Yes. Salonist's official website links to its Android and iOS app.

What is Salonist?+

Salonist is salon, spa & gym software by Salonist, an Indian company from Chandigarh. Salon and spa management.

How much does Salonist cost?+

Salonist publishes: INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff. Confirm current plans and taxes on the official pricing page.

Does Salonist offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for Salonist. Confirm the current trial terms on Salonist's official site.

Is Salonist made in India?+

Yes. Salonist is built by Salonist, headquartered in Chandigarh, Punjab.

Who is Salonist best suited for?+

Salonist suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for salon, spa & gym software.

What are the best alternatives to Salonist?+

Popular alternatives in salon, spa & gym software include Dingg Pro, MioSalon Pro, Invoay Salon. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Salonist deployed?+

Salonist is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.