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Head-to-head · Salon Payroll Software

DaySmart Salon vs Insight Salon Software

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 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
Insight Salon Software #7 in Salon Payroll Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Insight

DaySmart Salon leads on 0 checks, Insight Salon Software on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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
  • Lowest starting priceInsight Salon Software · $25/mo
  • Free trialonly DaySmart Salon

DaySmart Salon scores higher on our rubric for salon payroll software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Insight Salon Software is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $29/mo.

DaySmart Salon is the better fit for salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools. Insight Salon Software is the better fit for mature salons needing broad payroll management.

  • DaySmart Salon fits best

    Salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools

  • Insight Salon Software fits best

    Mature salons needing broad payroll management

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Side by side

Feature DaySmart Salon 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Insight Salon Software 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #4 in Salon Payroll Software #7 in Salon Payroll Software
Best for Salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools Mature salons needing broad payroll management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo $25/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Phone
Integrations 1 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DaySmart Salon 0/6 · Insight Salon Software 0/6
Commission tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tip calculation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Contractor payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tax filing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payroll reports Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Combines payroll, scheduling, POS, inventory, and client management
  • Supports multi-location reporting and shared client records
  • Runs across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons
  • Basic supports only 1 user
  • Advanced payroll and commission tracking require Premium Growth
  • QuickBooks is the listed accounting integration
  • Premium Cloud tiers are limited to three employee-size options
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of very small salons
  • QuickBooks and credit card processing are the listed integrations
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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Insight Salon Software combines employee payroll and management with appointment scheduling, online booking, client records, inventory, point of sale, payments, marketing, memberships, and reporting. It is designed for businesses ranging…

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  1. DaySmart SalonSalon Payroll Software 9.114-day trial
  2. Insight Salon SoftwareSalon Payroll Software 8.7Paid

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

  • Insight Salon Software — where it wins

    • Combines payroll, scheduling, POS, inventory, and client management
    • Supports multi-location reporting and shared client records
    • Runs across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium Cloud tiers are limited to three employee-size options
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of very small salons
    • QuickBooks and credit card processing are the listed integrations

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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