Overview
Phorest is salon software founded in Ireland in 2003 by Ronan Perceval, who had worked as a receptionist in a busy Dublin salon[13]. The company states that more than 12,000 salons, spas and aesthetic clinics use Phorest, representing more than 155,000 professionals across Ireland, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and Europe[13]. It describes itself as GDPR and HIPAA compliant[13].
Phorest is aimed at established salons and clinics, and SMS messaging is a priced component of every plan. All plans include unlimited devices and unlimited staff[12]. Separate plans exist for salons (Starter, Grow, Ultimate and Elite) and for aesthetic clinics (Core Aesthetics, Elevate Aesthetics and Elite Aesthetics)[12].
Prices are not published; every plan requires a quote. The pricing page states that Phorest does not offer a free trial but provides a full product demo[12]. SMS rates are published per plan and fall on higher tiers, although the page does not state their currency.
Phorest features
- Unlimited staff and devices on all plans
- SMS messaging with per-plan rates
- Four salon plans and three clinic plans
- Product demo before purchase
- GDPR and HIPAA compliance (company statement)
Phorest pricing
Quote-based. Salon plans: Starter, Grow, Ultimate, Elite; clinic plans: Core Aesthetics, Elevate Aesthetics, Elite Aesthetics. SMS at 9.5c (Starter), 8.2c (Grow), 7c (Ultimate); Elite includes 500 free SMS then 7c (currency not stated). No free trial; demo offered.
Phorest strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Unlimited staff and devices
- Long track record (since 2003)
- Lower SMS rates on higher tiers
- Clinic-specific plans
Limitations
- No published prices
- No free trial
- SMS charged per message
- Smaller US presence than US-native rivals
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