Phorest Pricing Explorer – December 2025
Phorest Pricing Explorer
Premium all-in-one salon software • Custom quotes • Real-world pricing breakdown 2025
Real-World Cost Estimator (2025)
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Key Takeaways – Phorest 2025
- No public pricing – quote-only model
- Typical range: $249–$499 USD/mo per location
- Average salon (6 staff): ~$329–$399/mo
- Includes everything: booking, POS, marketing, reputation, inventory
- Branded app & online booking included
- Best-in-class marketing & client retention tools
- 12-month contracts common (some negotiable)
Typical Pricing (per month, 1 location)
| Staff Count | Typical Quote (USD) | Per Staff |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 stylists | $249–$299 | ~ $90–100/staff |
| 4–7 stylists | $329–$399 | ~ $65–75/staff |
| 8–12 stylists | $449–$549 | ~ $50–60/staff |
| 13+ or multi-location | Custom | Contact sales |
Marketing Suite + Branded App = +$99–149/mo extra
Competitor Comparison (6-staff salon, 1 location)
| Platform | Monthly Cost | Contract | Best Known For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phorest | ~$369 | 12 mo common | Marketing + retention |
| Mindbody | $159–$399+ | 12 mo | Enterprise features |
| Vagaro (6 providers) | $140 | None | Value + ease |
| GlossGenius | $78–$168 | None | Modern & mobile |
| Fresha | $0 + 2.19%+20¢ | None | Free forever |
Gotchas
- No transparent pricing – must book demo
- 12-month contracts typical (some negotiable)
- Marketing Suite & Branded App are paid extras
- Setup/training fees possible ($500–$2k)
- More expensive than Vagaro/GlossGenius
Average Ratings (2025)
Capterra: 4.8 / 5 (1,400+ reviews)
G2: 4.7 / 5 (900+ reviews)
Consistently highest-rated premium salon software
Common Complaints
- Expensive compared to newer competitors
- Long sales cycle & contracts
- Some find the interface “dated”
Common Praises
- Best marketing & rebooking tools in industry
- Outstanding client retention rates
- Excellent training & support
- Branded mobile app is a game-changer
Phorest Pricing Tiers (2025)
All features included in one plan – price scales with staff count & add-ons
| Staff Count | Base Monthly (1 location) | With Marketing + App |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | $249–$299 | $348–$448 |
| 4–7 | $329–$399 | $428–$548 |
| 8–12 | $449–$549 | $548–$698 |
| Multi-location / 13+ | Custom quote | Custom |
Prices in USD. Annual contracts often get 5–10% discount.