Next
7.9#5 in salon app builder softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitNext vs Salonist
What both publish
| Fact | Next | Salonist |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | The maker says the Next Pro app is available for Android or Apple and sends users an email invite to download it. | Salonist states that its service has 99.95% availability and 24X7 support and maintenance coverage for critical app failures or queries. |
| Integrations | Next can connect with participating salon suite locations for rent management, website booking, cross-marketing, and maintenance requests. | Salonist advertises more than 40 integrations spanning Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, QuickBooks, Shopify, WooCommerce, WhatsApp, Twilio, Mailchimp, Google Calendar and analytics tools. |
| Inventory | Its inventory tracker is presented as included without an upgrade charge. | Inventory functions cover centralized stock, audits, transfers, purchase orders, low-stock tracking, retail sales and online product selling. |
| Marketing | Marketing campaigns can be sent by email, in-app messaging or SMS, using templates or custom campaigns. | Built-in marketing includes promotions, coupons, gift cards, loyalty programs, SMS campaigns, email campaigns and automated reminders. |
| Point of sale | The product combines scheduling with point-of-sale payments, deposits, cards on file, coupons and discounts. | Salonist supports desk and mobile checkout, tips, split payments, payment gateways, card terminals, barcode scanners and receipt printers. |
| Rating on G2 | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.9 out of 5 from 26 reviews |
Next plans
- Next booking appFree
- Unlimited SMS and email messaging$5 a month
- Unlimited SMS texts$5 a month
Salonist plans
- Market Place ListingFree
- Essential$59 a month
- Advance$109 a month
- Expert$179 a month
Pick Next if…
It is aimed at salon-suite professionals, including hairstylists, barbers, nail artists, estheticians, and massage therapists. It may suit those who want booking, marketing, and point-of-sale tools in one app.
Pick Salonist if…
It suits a broad range of appointment-based businesses, including salons, spas, barbershops, nail salons, clinics, and pet groomers. Expert may suit salons seeking a client app under their own name.