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Phorest vs SalonIQ
Both are for planning and scheduling. Phorest has a stronger GDPR profile and an EU-based provider; SalonIQ has a published monthly price.
PhorestPhorest Ltd. (Dublin, Ireland/EU)GDPR: Goodon request
Stronger on 2 by 3 points with a clear margin
SalonIQSalonIQ Ltd. (Tunbridge Wells, UK)GDPR: Limited£47/month
Stronger on 1 by 3 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Phorest has the stronger GDPR profile: good, against limited for SalonIQ.
- SalonIQ lists a published monthly price (£47); for Phorest the price is on request.
- Phorest is based in the EU, SalonIQ outside the EU.
| Criterion | Phorest | SalonIQ |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Good | Limited |
| Price | on request | £47/month |
| Origin | EU | Outside EU |
| Tasks | AI for marketing and social media, AI for planning and rostering | AI for planning and scheduling, AI phone agent and voice agents |
Choose Phorest if…
- GDPR and confidentiality weigh heavily
- you want a provider in the EU
- what you're looking for: scheduling and online reservations
Choose SalonIQ if…
- you want to know the cost up front
- what you're looking for: AI receptionist takes calls
- what you're looking for: AI books directly into the SalonIQ agenda
Phorest features
- Planning and online booking
- Deposits against no-shows
- Automated SMS and email
- Digital consultation forms
- Treatcard loyalty programme
- Online shop and online gift vouchers
- Salon POS with stock management
- PhorestPay payment processing
SalonIQ features
- AI receptionist answers calls
- AI books directly into the SalonIQ diary
- 24/7 online booking via website/social media
- Automated SMS and email campaigns
- Deposits and intake forms
- Till, stock and end-of-day closing
- Team dashboards, KPIs and commission
- Multi-location management
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Phorest or SalonIQ?
- Phorest has a stronger GDPR profile and an EU-based provider; SalonIQ publishes a monthly price. Which matters more to you decides the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Phorest or SalonIQ?
- Phorest: on request; several tiers (Starter, Grow, Elite); bespoke based on team size. SalonIQ: £47/month; no long-term contract.
- Which is safer for your data: Phorest or SalonIQ?
- Phorest has the stronger GDPR profile (good against limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always conclude a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for beauty & wellness.
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