Phorest vs Pabau Software

Charge no-show fees with stored cards

Your time is valuable, which is why it’s important to safeguard your business against no-shows. Phorest safely stores your client’s encrypted card details when they book online, allowing you to charge a set or full amount in the event of a no-show.

Flexible deposits

Did you know that clients who pay a deposit are significantly less likely to no-show? Phorest allows you to charge flexible deposits for all services booked online, in-person or over the phone. Take larger deposits from higher no-show risks, such as new clients or those who have been no-shows in the past. And you can set custom deposits for services that require you to have costly professional products in-stock before the appointment.

Control who can (and can't!) book online

Here at Phorest, our goal is to help you make more money and thrive in your business. That’s why we offer a range of safeguarding features that help you control who can and can’t book online. Difficult client, regular no-shower, or brand-new client? With Phorest, it’s easy to automatically stop them from booking online and direct them to call the clinic.

Facebook & Instagram Ads Manager

Phorest is known for its cutting-edge marketing features. Phorest Ads Manager is our latest innovation, designed exclusively for social media advertising in the industry. Create social media ads, either from the ground up or utilising our varied templates, launch them seamlessly, and effortlessly monitor your results right through to bookings and payment, for easier, more successful social media marketing.

Use fallback SMS marketing to target your whole client-base

Fallback SMS is Phorest’s industry-leading marketing feature, allowing you to send email marketing material to clients, even if you don’t have their email address on your system. This feature allows you to send an SMS link of your email campaign to clients’ phones, ensuring your entire target audience receives your campaigns, boosting visibility and bookings.

Industry-leading education tools

Phorest is built for the industry, by the industry, and we understand that the top clinic owners are obsessed with education. From webinars with industry experts to personalised marketing calendars, educational ebooks, and always-available online training sessions, we’re here to help you grow. Always.

From Suggestion to Sale

Boost your retail sales with Expert Recommendations, Phorest’s intuitive feature that keeps client connections strong – even after they leave your salon. If a client isn’t ready to purchase a recommended product, your staff can send personalised suggestions via SMS, allowing clients to browse and buy from your Online Store. This tailored follow-up drives sales, ensuring that your recommendations don’t get forgotten. Unlike other systems that stop at in-store sales, Expert Recommendations helps you reach clients wherever they are.

Your very own app, designed by you, created by us

Ready to level up your business’ online booking experience? Created by Phorest and branded by you, your unique booking app allows clients to book, reschedule, and cancel appointments with ease while giving you the opportunity to send marketing material and special offers straight to their phones.

Identify lapsed clients with Client Reconnect

Sometimes, all clients need to revisit your business is a gentle reminder. Phorest’s Client Reconnect automatically identifies clients who haven’t booked in their usual timeframe, allowing you to reach out with an email or SMS inviting them to book an appointment. More bookings, happier clients, and increased revenue; what’s not to love?

Control your online reputation with ease

How is your business showing up online? Phorest’s Online Reputation feature allows you to send, manage, and reply to reviews with ease. Positive reviews can be published online and to your social media platforms at the click of a button, while less complimentary reviews can be kept private and replied to with ease.

Flexible commission structures

Every business is unique, and that's why Phorest offers you the flexibility to set up commission structures tailored to your unique needs. Implement flat-rate or percentage commissions on treatments and services, or change commission rates based on staff member, product line, brands, or specific products. Use Phorest’s flexible commission structures to motivate your team, boost your revenue, and run your business with ease.

Unlimited users on all packages

Each package in Phorest includes unlimited users, ensuring that you only pay for the features that you need, no matter how small or large your team is. With easy staff profile set-up, and totally customisable access levels, we ensure a stellar software experience for you and your entire team.

Simple inventory management tools

Ready for time-consuming stock takes and stressful inventory management to become a thing of the past? From quick stock-taking using your phone’s camera as a barcode-scanner to receiving alerts for minimum and maximum product levels, stock takes are a breeze with Phorest. Plus, the system comes with a preloaded stock database, meaning you’ll never have to worry about manually uploading products.

Access our top-class, human support team

We understand that when you need help with your software, you don’t want to jump through hoops to get it. Our local support teams provide phone and email support, as well as a range of educational tools from help guides to the Phorest Academy training portal, ensuring you feel confident using your system, no matter what stage you’re at.

Your very own Business Advisor, here to help you grow

Clinic ownership can be difficult, which is why Phorest assigns each new client their very own Business Advisor, always there to answer your questions and help you grow. From questions about your software to tips on how to run your business, Phorest’s Business Advisors are industry experts with decades of experience helping clinics like yours thrive.