Alternatives · Salon & Studio
Phorest alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Phorest alternative for most people is Fresha (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps.
Phorest compared with 5 alternatives: Fresha, Vagaro, Mangomint, Boulevard and Mindbody.
Phorest's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhorestThis tool | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Fresha | Free trial · from $19.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vagaro | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mangomint | Free trial · from $120/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Boulevard | From $143/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mindbody | From $79/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Phorest
Fresha
Salon and spa booking with a consumer marketplace for new clients
- Fresha starts at $19.95 per month for one bookable team member (Independent).
- Fresha lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Phorest has.
- Fresha also covers email campaigns, shift scheduling and inventory.
- Fresha does not cover reports and sMS marketing, which Phorest does.
Suits: Salons, barbers and spas that want low subscription costs
Vagaro
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and studios
- Vagaro starts at $30 per month for 1 calendar, after $23.99 a month for the first 6 months.
- Vagaro lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Phorest has.
- Vagaro also covers forms, email campaigns, payroll, inventory and class booking.
- Vagaro does not cover reports, sMS marketing and review collection, which Phorest does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
Mangomint
Salon, spa and medspa software priced per location and user
- Mangomint starts at $120 per location / month, plus $10 per user.
- Mangomint lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Phorest has.
- Mangomint also covers marketing automation, forms, payroll, business phone line, business texting and inventory.
- Mangomint does not cover reports, sMS marketing and review collection, which Phorest does.
Suits: Salons and spas with several providers and a front desk
Boulevard
Booking, checkout and marketing for salons, spas and medspas
- Boulevard starts at $143 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($159 billed monthly).
- Boulevard lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Phorest has.
- Boulevard also covers marketing automation, forms, email campaigns and business texting.
- Boulevard does not cover reports, sMS marketing and review collection, which Phorest does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbershops with several providers or locations
Mindbody
Studio, gym, spa and salon software with a consumer booking app
- Mindbody starts at $79 per location / month and up.
- Mindbody lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Phorest has.
- Mindbody also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and class booking.
- Mindbody does not cover reports and review collection, which Phorest does.
Suits: Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios that run class schedules
Limits worth knowing in Phorest
- No prices are published: all four tiers are quote only, so cost cannot be compared up front.
- SMS allowances differ by tier: 1,000, 5,000 and 27,000 free a month on Grow, Complete Advantage and Elite, and 5 cents each on Starter.
- Two-way SMS, memberships and the branded app are included only at Elite; elsewhere they are paid add-ons.
- The pricing page says Starter is for salons and medspas with 3 or more staff.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Phorest?
The alternatives to Phorest in this directory are Fresha, Vagaro, Mangomint, Boulevard and Mindbody. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Phorest.
Is there a free alternative to Phorest?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Fresha, Vagaro and Mangomint offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.