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SalonUltimate alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded SalonUltimate alternative is Boulevard (2.0 GPA).
SalonUltimate compared with 6 alternatives: Meevo, Zenoti, SalonBiz, Phorest, Boulevard and 1 more.
SalonUltimate is a paid product, starting at $69 per location per month (BookedBy on Clover). None of the alternatives has a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SalonUltimateThis tool | From $69/mo | No | Web |
| Meevo | Paid | No | Web |
| Zenoti | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| SalonBiz | From $160/mo | No | Web, iOS |
| Phorest | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Boulevard | From $143/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| SalonTarget | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
SalonUltimate starts at $69 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
SalonBiz and Boulevard score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from SalonUltimate
Meevo
Salon, spa and med spa software with booking, POS and marketing
- Meevo also covers clinical notes.
- Meevo does not cover email campaigns, time clock and inventory, which SalonUltimate does.
Suits: Established salons and spas with several staff
Zenoti
Booking, POS and operations software for salons, spas and gyms
- Zenoti also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zenoti also covers class booking.
- Zenoti does not cover email campaigns, time clock, inventory and sMS marketing, which SalonUltimate does.
Suits: Multi-location salon, spa and medspa groups and franchises
SalonBiz
Salon software for commission-based teams, with Aveda integration
- SalonBiz starts at $160 per month and up, by number of service providers.
- SalonBiz also lists an iOS app.
- SalonBiz also covers shift scheduling.
- SalonBiz does not cover time clock and sMS marketing, which SalonUltimate does.
Suits: Multi-stylist salons that pay commission and want payroll in the system
Phorest
Salon and medspa software for booking, POS and marketing
- Phorest also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Phorest also covers review collection.
- Phorest does not cover email campaigns, time clock and inventory, which SalonUltimate does.
Suits: Salons and medspas with three or more staff
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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Boulevard also covers marketing automation, forms and business texting.
- Boulevard does not cover reports, time clock, inventory and sMS marketing, which SalonUltimate does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbershops with several providers or locations
SalonTarget
Salon management with a single priced-by-employee Professional plan
- SalonTarget also covers review collection.
- SalonTarget does not cover time clock, which SalonUltimate does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barber shops that want a phone-led setup
Limits worth knowing in SalonUltimate
- Text messages beyond the plan allowance cost $0.03 each.
- The $69 BookedBy on Clover figure appears on the about page, while the pricing page itself shows $159 and $199 and sends small businesses to BookedBy.
- Multi-Store and Enterprise are arranged through sales, and the page lists no free trial.
- The site lists no downloadable staff apps; a branded customer app is offered as a custom build.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SalonUltimate?
The alternatives to SalonUltimate in this directory are Meevo, Zenoti, SalonBiz, Phorest, Boulevard and SalonTarget. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SalonUltimate.
Is there a free alternative to SalonUltimate?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan.
Which SalonUltimate alternatives work on Windows?
The SalonUltimate listing does not include a Windows app. Phorest lists one.
Which SalonUltimate alternatives work on macOS?
The SalonUltimate listing does not include a macOS app. Phorest lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.