Top Alternatives

5 Best Phorest Alternatives in 2026

Excellent CRM and loyalty at ~$99/mo, but limited to UK/Ireland with no AI, no marketplace, and no Arabic support.

Phorest has built a loyal following in the UK and Ireland with excellent CRM, loyalty programs, and a strong 4.8 rating. But no AI features, no customer marketplace, and no Arabic or GCC support limit its appeal for businesses wanting to grow beyond their current market. Here are the top alternatives.

Top Alternatives to Phorest

Fresha

Founded 2015 - London, UK

4.8

Global beauty and wellness marketplace and business management platform with 100K+ partner venues and 450M+ appointments booked. Originally launched as Shedul in 2015, rebranded to Fresha in 2020.

Best for global marketplace reach

Booking
Payments
Clients
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Marketing
Inventory
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AI

Starting at

From $9.95/mo + fees

Visit Fresha

Vagaro

Founded 2010 - Pleasanton, CA, USA

4.5

All-in-one salon, spa, and fitness business management platform with 220K+ businesses. Acquired Schedulicity in January 2025. Strong marketplace and comprehensive feature set.

Best for comprehensive features at competitive pricing

Booking
Payments
Clients
Staff
Marketing
Inventory
Analytics
Marketplace
AI

Starting at

$30/mo

Visit Vagaro

Booksy

Founded 2016 - Warsaw, Poland (US HQ: Chicago)

4.5

Mobile-first beauty booking platform with 380K+ service providers across 50+ countries. Acquired Versum (2020) for salon management capabilities. Strong consumer app focus.

Best for mobile-first professionals

Booking
Payments
Clients
Staff
Marketing
Inventory
Analytics
Marketplace
AI

Starting at

$29.99/mo

Visit Booksy

Boulevard

Founded 2016 - Los Angeles, CA, USA

4.6

Premium, design-forward salon and spa management platform with AI scheduling and dual AI assistant (Duo). Heavily funded ($188M) with focus on premium/luxury market segment.

Best for premium salon brands

Booking
Payments
Clients
Staff
Marketing
Inventory
Analytics
Marketplace
AI

Starting at

$158/mo

Visit Boulevard
Phorest alternatives extend beyond UK/Ireland, but none combine CRM-level client management with AI-powered acquisition, cashback loyalty, and native Arabic support. Daisy matches Phorest's client focus while adding the growth tools it lacks.

What Makes Daisy Different

Six differentiators that set Daisy apart from every competitor

AI receptionist

Handles bookings, payments, and customer service in Arabic and English around the clock.

Customer acquisition engine

Marketplace, cashback rewards, and AI marketing working together to fill your calendar.

Full brand control

White-label everything so clients see your brand, not ours.

Network effects

More businesses on the platform means smarter AI recommendations for everyone.

All-in-one

Booking, payments, CRM, marketing, analytics, inventory, marketplace, and AI in one platform.

Multilingual

Native Arabic and English with full RTL support, built for the GCC market and beyond.

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