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Shore alternatives

As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Shore alternative for most people is Fresha (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps.

Shore compared with 5 alternatives: Fresha, Booksy, Vagaro, GlossGenius and Mangomint.

Shore is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49.90 per month, billed annually ($59.90 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ShoreThis toolFree trial · from $49.90/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS
FreshaFree trial · from $19.95/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
BooksyFree trial · from $29.99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
VagaroFree trial · from $30/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
GlossGeniusFree trial · from $24/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
MangomintFree trial · from $120/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Shore starts at $49.90 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Fresha, Booksy, Vagaro and GlossGenius.

Mangomint scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessShoreFreshaBooksyVagaroMangomint

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The full chart of salon, spa and studio booking apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Shore

  1. 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 also lists an Android app.
    • Fresha also covers shift scheduling and inventory.
    • Fresha does not cover marketing automation and whatsApp messaging, which Shore does.

    Suits: Salons, barbers and spas that want low subscription costs

    Fresha vs ShoreFresha pricing and details

  2. Booksy

    Booking app and marketplace for barbers, salons and beauty pros

    • Booksy starts at $29.99 per month, plus $20 per extra team member.
    • Booksy also lists an Android app.
    • Booksy also covers forms and sMS marketing.
    • Booksy does not cover marketing automation, whatsApp messaging and review collection, which Shore does.

    Suits: Barbers and independent beauty pros who run their book from a phone

    Booksy vs ShoreBooksy pricing and details

  3. 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 also lists an Android app.
    • Vagaro also covers forms, payroll, inventory and class booking.
    • Vagaro does not cover marketing automation, whatsApp messaging and review collection, which Shore does.

    Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price

    Vagaro vs ShoreVagaro pricing and details

  4. GlossGenius

    Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and medspas

    • GlossGenius starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($28 billed monthly).
    • GlossGenius also lists an Android app.
    • GlossGenius also covers forms, payroll, clinical notes and sMS marketing.
    • GlossGenius does not cover marketing automation and whatsApp messaging, which Shore does.

    Suits: Solo stylists and small salons that want booking and payments in one app

    GlossGenius vs ShoreGlossGenius pricing and details

  5. Mangomint

    Salon, spa and medspa software priced per location and user

    • Mangomint starts at $120 per location / month, plus $10 per user.
    • Mangomint also lists an Android app.
    • Mangomint also covers forms, payroll, business phone line, business texting and inventory.
    • Mangomint does not cover email campaigns, whatsApp messaging and review collection, which Shore does.

    Suits: Salons and spas with several providers and a front desk

    Mangomint vs ShoreMangomint pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Shore

  • Shore lists use in a browser and on iOS; its pricing page names no Android app.
  • Yearly billing commits you to a 12-month initial term; monthly contracts can be cancelled with 14 days' notice.
  • A managed website costs $100 a month and a branded customer app $80 a month on top of either package.
  • The pricing page does not say whether a package covers one location or several; businesses with more than 10 locations get a quote.
Shore pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Shore?

The alternatives to Shore in this directory are Fresha, Booksy, Vagaro, GlossGenius and Mangomint. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Shore.

Is there a free alternative to Shore?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Fresha, Booksy, Vagaro, GlossGenius and Mangomint offer a free trial.

Which Shore alternatives work on Android?

The Shore listing does not include an Android app. Fresha, Booksy, Vagaro, GlossGenius and Mangomint list one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 24, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.