₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff)
Salon, spa & gym software · Alternatives
Best Salonist alternatives in India (2027)
Salonist is a salon, spa & gym software product from Salonist, Chandigarh, priced at INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 5 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Salonist are MioSalon Pro (₹1,500/mo), FitnessForce (₹2,000/mo), Timely Salon (₹2,000/mo), GlossGenius (₹2,000/mo) and Booksy Biz (₹2,500/mo). Fitternity is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Salonist alternative
There is no free plan
Salonist has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Salonist starts at INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff. 5 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Reported limitation
WhatsApp/SMS reminders, loyalty points and inventory purchase orders only start at the INR 4,000 Advance plan
Reported limitation
Multi-branch reporting and the branded client app are restricted to Expert
Reported limitation
The pricing page does not say whether GST is included
Salonist alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Salonist's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Salonist (current) | INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | MioSalon Pro | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Salonist |
| 2 |  FitnessForce | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Salonist |
| 3 |  Timely Salon | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  GlossGenius | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Booksy Biz | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Rosy | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Wellyx | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Wodify | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Gym Insight | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Gymmaster | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Zen Planner | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Mangomint | ₹14,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Boulevard | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Invoay Salon | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Salonist |
| 15 |  FitGym Software | ₹6,999 | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  Dingg Pro | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Salonist |
| 17 |  Apple Fitness+ | ₹100/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  Fitternity | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Fittr | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Jackrabbit Class | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 |
Top 10 Salonist alternatives in detail
2. FitnessForce
FitnessForce · Mumbai · Salon, spa & gym software · 4.6/5
Gym management built in Mumbai.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹2,500/mo vs INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff)
Compared with Salonist
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹2,500/mo vs INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff)
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist
- Starts ₹3,000/mo higher (₹5,000/mo vs INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff)
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist
- Starts ₹4,000/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff)
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist
- Starts ₹3,000/mo higher (₹5,000/mo vs INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff)
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Salonist
- Starts ₹4,000/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff)
Salonist alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Salonist
Free Salonist alternatives
Indian alternatives to Salonist
How to choose a Salonist alternative
- Test the booking flow from a customer's phone; no-shows fall when reminders and prepayment work.
- Package and membership accounting must be correct for GST.
- Chains should check central control of pricing and staff.
Salonist alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Salonist in 2027?+
The closest matches to Salonist on App Advisor are MioSalon Pro (₹1,500/mo), FitnessForce (₹2,000/mo), Timely Salon (₹2,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Salonist, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Salonist?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Fitternity (Free), Fittr (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Salonist?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Apple Fitness+ starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff for Salonist. Fitternity also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Salonist?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including MioSalon Pro (₹1,500/mo), FitnessForce (₹2,000/mo), Invoay Salon (₹999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Salonist vs MioSalon Pro: which is better?+
MioSalon Pro is the closest match to Salonist in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs INR 2,200/month · Essential plan, billed monthly, unlimited staff). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Salonist alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in salon, spa & gym software or a category Salonist also covers, and Salonist's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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