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GlossGenius vs Phorest:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, GlossGenius had more branded searches than Phorest among salon and clinic booking software worldwide. GlossGenius had about 22,200 branded searches, while Phorest had 18,100. GlossGenius made up 3.4% of all salon and clinic booking software searches we track, and Phorest accounted for 2.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about salon and clinic booking software, GlossGenius appeared in all five answers and Phorest in one. GlossGenius was mentioned before Phorest in four out of five answers.

Among salon and clinic booking software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

GlossGenius, about 23% more searches than Phorest

GlossGenius 22.2K searchesPhorest 18.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

GlossGenius, mentioned in every answer we collected

GlossGenius in 5 of 5Phorest in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

GlossGenius, named ahead of Phorest in 4 of 5 answers

GlossGenius first in 4Phorest first in 1

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Top salon and clinic booking software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GlossGenius appeared in all five answers. Phorest was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. GlossGenius was listed before Phorest in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Vagaro1st
  2. Fresha2nd
  3. Boulevard3rd
  4. Mangomint4th
  5. GlossGenius5th
  6. Aesthetic Record6th
  7. Phorest7th
  8. Mindbody–
  9. Cliniko–
  10. Timely–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Vagaro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • GlossGenius5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Fresha4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Boulevard4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Mangomint3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Aesthetic Record2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Phorest1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Mindbody0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Cliniko0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Timely0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is GlossGenius or Phorest more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for GlossGenius and Phorest by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten salon and clinic booking software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

GlossGenius and Phorest among salon and clinic booking software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for GlossGenius, Phorest. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthFreshaVagaroMindbodyClinikoGlossGeniusMangomintPhorestAesthetic RecordTimelyBoulevard
Oct 202534.7%28.3%19%7%2.5%2.1%2.1%3.1%1.1%0.05%
Nov 202532.2%26.4%21.6%7.9%2.9%2.4%2.4%2.9%1.3%0.05%
Dec 202532.9%27%22.1%6.6%3%2.4%2%3%1.1%0.05%
Jan 202632.8%26.8%22%6.6%3.6%2.4%2.4%2.4%0.88%0.05%
Feb 202636.4%24.4%20%7.3%3.3%2.7%2.2%2.7%0.98%0.06%
Mar 202634.2%27.9%18.7%6.9%3.8%2.5%2.5%2.5%0.92%0.08%
Apr 202634.2%27.9%18.8%6.9%3.8%2.5%2.5%2.5%0.92%0.05%
May 202639.2%26.2%17.6%6.4%3.5%1.9%2.4%1.9%0.86%0.05%
Jun 202634.6%28.2%19%7%3.1%2.5%2.5%2.1%0.93%0.05%
Jul 202635.8%29.3%16%7.2%3.2%2.6%2.6%2.2%0.96%0.06%
Aug 202640.6%27.1%14.8%6.7%3%2.4%2.4%2%0.89%0.04%
Sep 202637.8%25.4%16.9%7.6%3.4%2.8%2.8%2.3%1%0.05%

How has the GlossGenius and Phorest comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for salon and clinic booking software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for GlossGenius worldwide rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Phorest worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 18.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GlossGenius’ and Phorest’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

GlossGenius

1 branded search term

  • glossgenius

Phorest

1 branded search term

  • phorest

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