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HelmBot vs Primo: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 12th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 1,189 reviews from Spa users.
% Fit
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Appointment Management
4.9
Client Management
4.7
Confirmations/Reminders
4.4
Point of Sale (POS)
4.8
For Salons and Spas
4.5
% Fit
High performer
Feature ratings
Appointment Management
4.9
Client Management
4.9
Confirmations/Reminders
4.8
Point of Sale (POS)
4.6
For Salons and Spas
4.8
User satisfaction
4.9
User reviews69
Ease of use
4.8
Functionality
4.9
Value for money
4.8
Customer support
5.0
4.9
User reviews57
Ease of use
4.7
Functionality
4.8
Value for money
4.7
Customer support
4.8
Price starts from
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
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Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

HelmBot is software for appointment based, brick-and-mortar businesses. Massage, cryo, counseling, yoga, workshops, salons, float centers, rage rooms – if you book appointments, we're here for you.

Designed for beauty centers, spas, and hairdressers, the cloud-based salon management software helps manage and schedule appointments, send personalized messages, and more.

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pros & cons
1 / 4
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Video reviews
Kalyn W
Owner
5.0

Kalyn: Hi. I'm Kalyn, and I'm the owner/operator of my business. This review is for HelmBot, which I give a five star review for, and for more reviews like this, click below. Before I chose home HelmBot I did look at other software packages and contact retention management program, such as Mindbody and Acuity, and there was a free one that I looked at. They just weren't adequate, I knew for what I needed. They weren't as integrative as I wanted them to be. One of them was so big, I didn't trust that I could get the specialized care I knew I needed for my industry, and HelmBot was the natural choice. The reason I chose HelmBot initially was because I knew who the developers were, they were flip centers owners. They were committed to the nice, smooth running of a flotation tank center. I think they've expanded beyond float centers at this point. But six years ago, when I started my business, that was really all they handled. I can book my appointments, I can integrate with my website, I can do everything on my phone. It not only keeps track of my appointments, it keeps track of my retail sales, it keeps track of the metrics on my flotation tank. So I know I can enter how much water I've added, how much salt I've added, how many chemicals I've added, and everything I need to know. I can keep track and see through reports how my tanks, the health of my tanks are doing, nobody else offered that. I mean, everything from taxes to reports, to keeping track of my customers and sending up follow-up letters, it's all there. The people behind HelmBot made it really easy to get started. I am not computer native and I'm the learning curve. So they were very patient with me, and whenever I had a question, they answered it right away. They had some videos, just a few videos, now they have many more For training and I really appreciated that. If you are a flotation tank center owner, I don't think there's a choice, I mean, get HelmBot. If you are a spa or a beauty shop or whatever, another industry, get HelmBot. The people are responsive. They are real people. They're not some huge corporation. They are a small company that really cares. I just don't think you could make a better choice. HelmBot is the only software package I will ever use.

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HelmBot

Top Features
39/42
  • API
  • Customer Surveys
  • Website Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Appointment Management
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Barcode/Ticket Scanning
  • Calendar Management
  • Calendar Sync
  • Client Management
  • Client Portal
  • Confirmations/Reminders
  • Credit Card Processing
  • Customer Database
  • Customer History
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Discount Management
  • Electronic Payments
  • Email Marketing
  • Email Reminders
  • Employee Management
  • For Salons and Spas
  • Gift Card Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Loyalty Program
  • Mobile Access
  • Multi-Location
  • Online Booking
  • Payroll & Commissions
  • Performance Metrics
  • Point of Sale (POS)
  • Promotions Management
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Recurring Appointments
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • SMS Marketing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Transaction History
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Primo

36/42
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HelmBot

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Primo

  • Best Value Salon
    Software (2022)
HelmBot
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Primo
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
HelmBot
  • By HelmBot
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2013
Primo
  • By Primo
  • Located in Italy
  • Founded in 2000
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