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Head-to-head · Salon Payroll Software

DaySmart Salon vs EasySalon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score DaySmart Salon #4 in Salon Payroll Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit DaySmart Salon
EasySalon #5 in Salon Payroll Software 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit EasySalon

DaySmart Salon leads on 0 checks, EasySalon on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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 · 9.1/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresEasySalon · 3 of 6

DaySmart Salon scores higher on our rubric for salon payroll software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

DaySmart Salon is the better fit for salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools. EasySalon is the better fit for small salons needing low-cost payroll calculations.

  • DaySmart Salon fits best

    Salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools

  • EasySalon fits best

    Small salons needing low-cost payroll calculations

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Side by side

Feature DaySmart Salon 9.1/10 Visit ↗ EasySalon 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #4 in Salon Payroll Software #5 in Salon Payroll Software
Best for Salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools Small salons needing low-cost payroll calculations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days · card required
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email
Integrations 1 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features DaySmart Salon 0/6 · EasySalon 3/6
Commission tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Tip calculation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Contractor payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tax filing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payroll reports Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Direct deposit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines payroll, commissions, time clocks, and staff calendars
  • Starts at $29/month with online booking and payment processing
  • Supports memberships, inventory, POS, reminders, and multi-location operations
  • Supports hourly, commission, and hybrid compensation runs
  • Calculates commission splits and tip-outs from checkout data
  • Includes booking, scheduling, payments, and payroll reports
Cons
  • Basic supports only 1 user
  • Advanced payroll and commission tracking require Premium Growth
  • QuickBooks is the listed accounting integration
  • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
  • Tax filing is not verified
  • Tech fee pricing applies per technician each month
Our verdict

DaySmart Salon is cloud-based management software for independent stylists, hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, skin clinics, and multi-location businesses. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, reminders, payment…

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EasySalon is cloud-based salon management software built primarily for nail salons, with support for spas and beauty studios. It brings online booking, appointment reminders, checkout, Stripe payment processing, staff scheduling,…

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  1. DaySmart SalonSalon Payroll Software 9.114-day trial
  2. EasySalonSalon Payroll Software 8.914-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DaySmart Salon — where it wins

    • Combines payroll, commissions, time clocks, and staff calendars
    • Starts at $29/month with online booking and payment processing
    • Supports memberships, inventory, POS, reminders, and multi-location operations

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic supports only 1 user
    • Advanced payroll and commission tracking require Premium Growth
    • QuickBooks is the listed accounting integration

  • EasySalon — where it wins

    • Supports hourly, commission, and hybrid compensation runs
    • Calculates commission splits and tip-outs from checkout data
    • Includes booking, scheduling, payments, and payroll reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
    • Tax filing is not verified
    • Tech fee pricing applies per technician each month

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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