Lacey Jackson 
Fresha is software for salons and spas, with simple, flexible booking options. Boulevard is an all-in-one tool: Scheduling, POS, marketing, inventory, reporting, and more. It is suitable for med spas, salons, nail salons, barbershops, and other scaling businesses. If you’re trying to choose between them, you might already be knee-deep in feature lists and pricing … Read more
Choosing the best Phorest alternative or salon marketing software really depends on what your salon needs most, whether this means easier onboarding, lower costs, better customer service, or more intuitive features. While Phorest is undoubtedly a great med spa software with several wonderful features, overall they’re still geared more toward med spas, including HIPAA compliance … Read more
The best salon marketing software tools in 2026 combine booking, CRM, and automated marketing into a single platform, helping salons increase their client retention, streamline communication, and grow revenue without adding complexity. Software tools can go a long way toward helping you attract, retain, and rebook clients. The best salon marketing tools will let you … Read more
If you’re choosing all-in-one software for a medspa, salon, or wellness business, Boulevard and Mindbody are the top options but they serve different needs. Both platforms handle payments, booking, and marketing, but the way they implement these features differs depending on your business type. Mindbody, for example, excels for fitness and class-based businesses, like yoga … Read more
Booker and Boulevard are both booking and management platforms specifically tailored to spas and salons, but they come from very different generations of software. Booker has been around for years and now sits under the same parent company as Mindbody, while Boulevard was built much more recently to address many of the usability and workflow … Read more
Mindbody has a lot to offer, particularly when it comes to managing classes, which makes it a great option for fitness companies. That said, there are plenty of reasons why you might need something else, particularly given the staffing or services you offer. Why You Might Need Mindbody Alternatives One of the biggest drives behind … Read more
Why use a Changelog Before we dive into the details, let’s take a step back and remember the purpose of a changelog. A changelog allows users to see an up-to-date list of significant changes or updates they may require insight into.You can also gather feedback on an item listed in the changelog to determine whether … Read more
Zenoti is a platform best fit for international operations like those spas or health centers with locations in different locations/countries in need of a single platform for managing them all. There is a lot of potential with this particular platform and a lot of things to like about their availability, accessibility, languages, and internal reports. … Read more
Your team has spent months perfecting a new product or upgrade. The day of go-live arrives and everyone’s ready. You craft clear communications to inform customers about the product, share updates, announce upcoming features, and provide marketing news. Everything’s set. You press go, and then… silence. No feedback. No responses. You’re left wondering: Is something … Read more
Booker was created to be the Mindbody for spas and salons (that’s the well-known platform used by the fitness industry to manage business operations). And while it certainly has all the things a spa or salon needs to manage day-to-day operations, it’s possible that it still might not be a great fit for your business. … Read more
Boulevard and Zenoti are both powerful salon and spa software platforms, but they serve slightly different types of businesses. Boulevard is a strong fit for US-based salons and spas that want an all-in-one system with a modern interface, integrated POS, built-in marketing, ecommerce, and inventory support. It is especially appealing for growing businesses that want … Read more
I have worked with a ton of booking platforms and client management software over the years. And Boulevard has been my go-to platform for robust service. However, GlossGenius has recently piqued my attention as a decent alternative. Both platforms let you build a good client experience with online booking, forms and waivers, and client management. … Read more
Boulevard is an all-in-one spa and salon software that was built by insiders. And it shows. We took it for a spin, went through their demo accounts, and had a chance to explore what they had to offer. Founded by those who worked in salons and dealt with real-world frustrations like poor user experience, platforms … Read more
So if you are trying to offer payment plans to your customers for pricier services, send batch marketing messages or updates, or incorporate things like deposit requirements, it’s important to know which medical spa software is best, without compromising cost or HIPAA compliance. I will compare Boulevard, Zenoti, Mangomint, Vagaro, and Pabau to see which … Read more
When I worked in a salon, scheduling software was always a pain. Some clients complained that one platform was too confusing, while others had issues booking on a different one. Everyone seemed to have a preference based on their age or needs, and on the internal side, it wasn’t much better. That said, I’ve had … Read more
Figuring out the right point-of-sale (POS) system for your salon can be hard. There are dozens of options out there, and a lot of them look nearly identical at first glance, until you start digging into the features, add-ons, and fees. So, what are the best salon POS systems for different teams sizes and business … Read more