COMPARE
Tresse vs Phorest
How Tresse compares to Phorest for salons that want straightforward pricing without a custom quote.
Tresse
$120 / month
- Every feature included
- Unlimited staff and clients
- No upgrade tiers
- Free migration
- AI discovery built in
Phorest
From $99 / month (custom quote required)
Target: Salon groups and multi-location businesses, strong in UK/EU
Strengths
- Powerful marketing and client retention tools
- Strong reputation management features
- Built for multi-location salon groups
- Comprehensive loyalty program integration
- Established in UK, Ireland, and EU markets
Limitations
- Pricing requires a sales call — no transparent pricing page
- Hidden fees reported by some users for add-on features
- Limited public API (voucher API only)
- Primarily salon-focused — less suited for med spas
- No built-in AI discovery for ChatGPT or Claude
FEATURE COMPARISON
Side by side.
| Feature | Tresse | Phorest |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking page | ||
| Calendar management | ||
| POS / checkout | ||
| Client management | ||
| Staff scheduling | ||
| SMS & email reminders | ||
| Memberships & packages | ||
| Gift cards | ||
| Marketing automation | ||
| Inventory management | ||
| Reports & analytics | ||
| Multi-location | ||
| Public API | Limited | |
| AI discovery (ChatGPT, Claude) | -- | |
| Embeddable booking widget | ||
| Commission tracking | ||
| Custom forms & waivers | ||
| HIPAA compliance mode | -- |
Ready to switch?
We handle the migration from Phorest for free. Your clients, services, and appointment history come with you.
Start free for 30 days →$120/month flat. Every feature included. No credit card required.