Phorest is salon, spa and clinic software for booking, marketing, POS and reporting. Pricing is by quote across four plans. Read our review.
Researched and fact-checked by Bartu Cavusoglu · Updated October 26, 2026
Phorest is all-in-one management software for salons, spas, barbershops and aesthetic clinics. It brings appointment scheduling, client records, marketing, payments, reporting and staff tools into a single platform, so a business does not need separate systems for booking, point of sale and promotion. The company describes its focus as premium salons and clinics that want to grow revenue.
The company says more than 155,000 hair, beauty and clinic professionals use Phorest across over 9,000 businesses. Its origin story says it began when founder and CEO Ronan Perceval, then a salon receptionist in Dublin, built a text reminder tool with co-founder Jamie Mysercough that cut no-shows by 70 percent within a month. Phorest is also a Certified B Corporation.
Phorest runs in the cloud with access around the clock, and every plan includes unlimited devices and unlimited staff. Front-of-house teams use the desktop software and card terminals, while owners and staff can use the PhorestGo mobile app to view goals, results, bookings and business data. Clients can book through the online widget, a branded app, social media or the phone.
Data from each part of the system feeds the others. Sales made at the point of sale update stock levels, marketing campaigns can be measured at the till, and automated messages handle confirmations, reminders, rebooking prompts, no-show follow-ups and review requests. Phorest says its team will import client lists from a previous system, and Phorest Academy provides training for staff.
Scheduling is a core strength. The calendar prevents double bookings, manages a waiting list and links rooms and equipment to services. Online booking runs 24/7, with variable deposits and stored cards for no-show protection, and clients can add extra services at booking. Courses and series can be sold as prepaid, bookable services with automated redemption, and a branded app is available for iOS and Android.
Marketing and clinic tools add depth. The marketing suite includes ready-made SMS and email templates, a Treatcard loyalty programme, review prompts that route to Google or Facebook, and an Ads Manager for Facebook and Instagram. Clinics get digital consultation forms, face mapping and before and after images. Phorest AI adds Front Desk AI for conversations and Cheat Sheet AI for client history summaries.
Phorest is cloud-based management software for salons, spas, barbershops and aesthetic clinics. It combines booking, client records, marketing, payments, stock, reporting and staff tools. The company says more than 155,000 professionals use it.
Phorest does not list prices on its site. It offers four plans, Starter, Grow, Ultimate and Elite, and each requires a quote request. All plans include unlimited devices and staff and affordable SMS rates.
The sources do not mention a free trial or free plan. They do offer a free demo with no commitment, which can be booked through a form that asks for business type, team size and number of locations.
Phorest is aimed at growing hair, beauty, nail, spa, barbershop and medi-aesthetic businesses. The company says its plans are perfect for teams of 3+ staff. It also supports multi-location operators.
The sources name Shopify, Reserve with Google, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and Google profiles for reviews. Shopify is listed in the Grow plan and Reserve with Google in the Ultimate plan.
Phorest offers clinic features including digital consultation forms, face mapping, mark-up, high-resolution before and after images and secure client records. The company states its client management tools are GDPR and HIPAA compliant.
Yes. PhorestGo lets owners and staff manage bookings, clients, inventory, goals and results from any device. Phorest can also build a branded iOS and Android booking app for your clients, available from the Ultimate plan or as an add-on.
Phorest provides a help centre, support tickets, a Success Team and free training through Phorest Academy. The Starter plan lists a local support team on call Monday to Saturday, and higher plans add a dedicated or premium success manager.