Bookivo vs Phorest
Phorest is a full salon operating system. Bookivo is simpler booking software with a website included. Compare what each is built for.
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Why salons compare Phorest alternatives
Some teams want enterprise salon tools. Others want affordable booking software without a sales-led quote process.
- Quote-based pricingPhorest plans are priced on request. Budgeting can be harder until you speak to their team.
- Built for established salonsPhorest targets growing salons and clinics (often 3+ staff) with POS, stock and loyalty depth.
- More software than some teams needIf you mainly need online booking and a professional website, a full salon OS may be more than you require.
Published vs quote-based pricing
Bookivo publishes flat monthly prices. Phorest asks you to request a quote for Starter, Ultimate and Elite plans.
- Bookivo Solo: £24/mo — unlimited bookings, one bookable calendar
- Bookivo Growing Teams: £39/mo — unlimited team members
- 7-day free trial, no credit card
- Branded booking website included
- Phorest Starter, Ultimate and Elite: pricing on request (phorest.com/pricing)
- Plans include unlimited staff and unlimited devices (per Phorest pricing page)
- Starter targets salons & clinics with 3+ staff (per Phorest pricing page)
- Higher tiers add branded client app, Reserve with Google, Phorest Ads Manager, etc.
- Third-party reviews often cite higher monthly costs than entry-level booking tools — confirm your quote directly with Phorest
Phorest pricing is not published as a flat monthly rate. Request a quote for your salon. Bookivo prices are published on bookivo.co.uk.
Bookivo vs Phorest (at a glance)
Booking software vs full salon platform — an honest comparison.
| Feature | Bookivo | Phorest |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | Published — £24/mo Solo, £39/mo Growing Teams | Quote-based — request a quote on phorest.com/pricing |
| Target business size | Solo operators and growing teams | Growing salons & clinics — Starter plan notes 3+ staff (per Phorest) |
| Online booking & website | Branded booking website + widget included | Online bookings with deposits; Phorest 10 styling (per Phorest pricing page) |
| Salon POS & stock | Booking-first — not a full salon POS platform | Smart POS, stock management, Treatcard loyalty (per Phorest pricing page) |
| Branded client app | Mobile-friendly booking website (no app-store app required) | Branded booking app on Ultimate+ tiers (per Phorest pricing page) |
| Team members | Unlimited on Growing Teams (£39/mo) | Unlimited staff included on plans (per Phorest pricing page) |
| Marketplace commission | No marketplace commission | Salon software — not a consumer marketplace like Treatwell |
| Setup complexity | Guided setup — live in hours for many teams | Full salon OS — typically more setup and onboarding |
Competitor features and pricing change over time. This page is a high-level comparison.
Switch when booking software is the priority
We help import exportable client and service data where your current system allows.
Export from Phorest
Export your customers and booking history (where available). We’ll guide you.
We import everything
We help you bring data into Bookivo and validate it so you’re confident.
Start taking bookings
Your Bookivo website is ready — customers can book right away.
When Bookivo may be the better fit
Bookivo is not a Phorest replacement for every salon — but it fits many teams well.
Published pricing
Know your monthly cost upfront — £24 or £39, no quote call required.
Fast to launch
Ideal if you mainly need booking, deposits, reminders and a branded site.
Solo-friendly
Phorest Starter targets 3+ staff; Bookivo Solo works from day one for independents.
Website included
A complete booking website, not just salon software behind a login.
No long sales cycle
Start a 7-day trial online without waiting for a demo quote.
Free migration help
We assist with CSV imports where your current platform allows exports.
Simple, honest pricing
No hidden fees. No commission. No surprises.
Solo Business
Perfect for solo practitioners
- Complete booking website
- Unlimited bookings
- Automated email reminders
- Payment collection (online payments)
- Client management
- Calendar management
Growing Teams
Unlimited team members — one flat price
- Everything in Solo
- Unlimited team members
- Team scheduling
- Team management
- Advanced reporting
- Priority support
7-day free trial. No credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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