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Phorest vs Treatwell Pro
Both are for planning and scheduling. Phorest has a stronger GDPR profile and an EU-based provider.
PhorestPhorest Ltd. (Dublin, Ireland/EU)GDPR: Goodon request
Stronger on 2 by 2 points with a clear margin
Treatwell ProTreatwell Ltd. (London, UK/EU)GDPR: Limitedfrom £195/year (basic plan)
Stronger on 0 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Phorest has a stronger GDPR profile: good, against limited for Treatwell Pro.
- Phorest is based in the EU, Treatwell Pro outside the EU.
| Criterion | Phorest | Treatwell Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | from £195/year (basic plan) |
| Origin | EU | Outside EU |
| Tasks | AI for marketing and social media, AI for planning and rostering | AI for planning and scheduling |
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 Treatwell Pro if…
- what you're looking for: digital agenda, unlimited appointments
- what you're looking for: salon page on the Treatwell booking platform
- what you're looking for: email marketing and email reminders
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
Features of Treatwell Pro
- Digital diary, unlimited appointments
- Salon page on the Treatwell booking platform
- Email marketing and email reminders
- Setting up discounts and promotions
- Detailed sales reports
- Till system and product sales
- Treatwell Pay: contactless payment
- Direct integration with Salonized
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Phorest or Treatwell Pro?
- Phorest has a stronger GDPR profile and an EU-based provider. Which matters more to you decides the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is safer for your data: Phorest or Treatwell Pro?
- 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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