DaySmart Salon vs Gratsio

DaySmart Salon9.1Visit Gratsio8.6Visit

Higher score DaySmart Salon #4 in Salon Payroll Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit DaySmart Salon

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Gratsio #8 in Salon Payroll Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Gratsio

• DaySmart Salon fits best

  Salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools

• Gratsio fits best

  Budget-conscious salons needing payroll rules

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Side by side

Feature	DaySmart Salon 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Gratsio 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Salon Payroll Software	#8 in Salon Payroll Software
Best for	Salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools	Budget-conscious salons needing payroll rules
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$29/mo	$29/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Enterprise
Features DaySmart Salon 0/6 · Gratsio 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	—
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	Free plan includes marketplace listing, booking and basic CRM Tracks salary, commissions, bonuses, deductions and tips Payroll reports connect compensation to completed tickets
Cons	Basic supports only 1 user Advanced payroll and commission tracking require Premium Growth QuickBooks is the listed accounting integration	Does not file taxes Does not pay staff directly Advanced payroll and finance tools require the Studio plan
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… Read the review →	Gratsio is a web-based platform for salons, studios, independent beauty professionals and multi-location beauty businesses. It combines online booking, appointment calendars, client records, payments, reminders, websites, analytics,… Read the review →

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

• Gratsio — where it wins

  • Free plan includes marketplace listing, booking and basic CRM
  • Tracks salary, commissions, bonuses, deductions and tips
  • Payroll reports connect compensation to completed tickets

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not file taxes
  • Does not pay staff directly
  • Advanced payroll and finance tools require the Studio plan

• DaySmart Salon9.1/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad salon platform with payroll, commissions, booking, POS, and inventory tools.

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• Gratsio8.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A budget-friendly salon platform with payroll reporting, but no tax filing or direct staff payments.

  Visit GratsioFull verdict →