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# Compare Phorest vs Venere

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> Detailed comparison between Phorest and Venere. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Phorest | Venere |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 431 | 53 |
| **Starting Price** | - | €45.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Phorest

Phorest is used by over 10,000 businesses and over 155,000 professionals worldwide.

### Venere

Designed for salons, beauty centers and businesses in the cosmetic industry, it is a spa and salon management solution that streamlines all warehouse, inventory and database-related operations.

## Key features

### Phorest

- Appointment Scheduling
- Booth Rental Management
- Calendar Management
- Client Management
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Customer Mobile App
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Discount Management
- For Salons and Spas
- Multi-Location
- Online Store
- Payroll Management
- Performance Metrics
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Real-Time Reporting
- Recurring Appointments
- SMS Marketing
- Website Integration

### Venere

- Appointment Scheduling
- Booth Rental Management
- Calendar Management
- Client Management
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Customer Mobile App
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Discount Management
- For Salons and Spas
- Multi-Location
- Online Store
- Payroll Management
- Performance Metrics
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Real-Time Reporting
- Recurring Appointments
- SMS Marketing
- Website Integration

## Links

- [View Phorest Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/113530/phorest-salon-software)
- [View Venere Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/165656/venere)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/113530/165656/phorest-salon-software/vs/venere)

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