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Head-to-head · Salon Software

DaySmart Salon vs Boulevard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 9 checks side by side
Higher score DaySmart Salon #3 in Salon Software 9.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 7 of 7 features Visit DaySmart
Boulevard #6 in Salon Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit Boulevard

DaySmart Salon leads on 1 check, Boulevard on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDaySmart Salon · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceDaySmart Salon · $29/mo
  • Free trialonly DaySmart Salon

DaySmart Salon scores higher on our rubric for salon software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

DaySmart Salon is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $143/mo.

DaySmart Salon is the better fit for growing salons wanting affordable depth. Boulevard is the better fit for premium multi-location salon operators.

  • DaySmart Salon fits best

    Growing salons wanting affordable depth

  • Boulevard fits best

    Premium multi-location salon operators

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Side by side

Feature DaySmart Salon 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Boulevard 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #3 in Salon Software #6 in Salon Software
Best for Growing salons wanting affordable depth Premium multi-location salon operators
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo (best) $143/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, iOS
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 14 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DaySmart Salon 7/7 · Boulevard 7/7
Online booking ✓ ✓
Staff calendar ✓ ✓
POS and payments ✓ ✓
Client reminders ✓ ✓
Inventory tracking ✓ ✓
Multi-location support ✓ ✓
Memberships and packages ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Booking, reminders, POS, inventory, payroll, and reporting in one suite
  • Online booking through websites, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Web, iOS, and Android support for off-site management
  • Combines booking, scheduling, POS, reminders, inventory, and memberships
  • Supports multi-location management with reporting, marketing, and loyalty tools
  • Offers client self-booking, two-way texting, packages, and autopay
Cons
  • Basic supports 1 user, limiting fit for larger teams
  • Advanced payroll and commission tracking require Premium Growth
  • QuickBooks Connect is available only with Premium
  • No free plan; Essentials starts at $143 per location monthly
  • Higher-tier capabilities require Premier, Prestige, or Enterprise plans
  • API access and enterprise-grade integrations are limited to Enterprise
Our verdict

DaySmart Salon is cloud-based management software for independent stylists, hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, skin clinics, and multi-location businesses. Its feature set spans appointment scheduling, staff calendars, online booking,…

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Boulevard is a cloud-based client experience and business management platform for salons, spas, medspas, barbers, massage businesses, and nail salons. Its core toolkit covers online booking, client self-booking, bookable staff calendars,…

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  1. DaySmart SalonSalon Software 9.014-day trial
  2. BoulevardSalon Software 8.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DaySmart Salon — where it wins

    • Booking, reminders, POS, inventory, payroll, and reporting in one suite
    • Online booking through websites, Instagram, and Facebook
    • Web, iOS, and Android support for off-site management

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic supports 1 user, limiting fit for larger teams
    • Advanced payroll and commission tracking require Premium Growth
    • QuickBooks Connect is available only with Premium

  • Boulevard — where it wins

    • Combines booking, scheduling, POS, reminders, inventory, and memberships
    • Supports multi-location management with reporting, marketing, and loyalty tools
    • Offers client self-booking, two-way texting, packages, and autopay

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Essentials starts at $143 per location monthly
    • Higher-tier capabilities require Premier, Prestige, or Enterprise plans
    • API access and enterprise-grade integrations are limited to Enterprise
  • DaySmart Salon9.0/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad salon suite with affordable entry pricing and deeper tools on higher tiers.

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  • Boulevard8.7/10 · Paid

    A broad salon platform for multi-location operators managing booking, payments, and client operations.

    Visit BoulevardFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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