Phorest
Salon management software built in Dublin, used worldwide
Irish Compliance Assessment
Direct connection to Revenue Online Service (ROS) for tax submissions
Real-time payroll reporting to Revenue as required since 2019
Automatic bank transaction imports from Irish banks
SEPA XML: None listed
Irish VAT rates for services and retail
Customer support available during Irish business hours
Overview
Phorest is a Dublin-founded salon management platform used by hair salons, beauty salons, barbershops, and spas globally. Founded in Dublin in 2003, Phorest has grown into one of the world's leading salon software providers while maintaining its Irish roots and support team. The platform combines appointment booking, point of sale, client management, marketing automation, and staff management in a single system built specifically for salon businesses. Phorest's online booking system integrates with the salon's website and Google, allowing clients to book and pay online. The marketing suite includes SMS and email campaigns, client rebooking reminders, and a loyalty rewards programme. The POS handles retail product sales alongside services, with Irish VAT rates built in. Phorest processes payroll exports compatible with Irish payroll systems and manages staff commissions and tips. For Irish salon owners, Phorest offers local support, Irish pricing, and Irish tax compliance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Founded in Dublin — genuine Irish software company
- Best-in-class salon appointment and client management
- Strong online booking and marketing automation
- Irish support team
- Trusted by thousands of Irish salons
Cons
- Salon-only — not suited to other business types
- Pricing not publicly listed
- Some users report the system can be complex for small sole-trader salons
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Quick Facts
- Starting price
- Free tier available
- Free trial
- No
- GDPR residency
- EU
- Revenue integration
- No
- PAYE Modernisation
- No
- Irish support
- Yes
Verification Notes
REVIEW NEEDED: Dublin-founded salon software. Pricing varies by number of staff — get demo for current pricing. Confirm GDPR data residency, Irish VAT handling, and payroll export compatibility.
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