Head-to-head · Salon Software
DaySmart Salon vs Meevo
DaySmart Salon leads on 0 checks, Meevo on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 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
- Free trialonly DaySmart Salon
- Most featuresDaySmart Salon · 7 of 7
DaySmart Salon scores higher on our rubric for salon software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
DaySmart Salon is the better fit for growing salons wanting affordable depth. Meevo is the better fit for large salons needing advanced booking operations.
- DaySmart Salon fits best
Growing salons wanting affordable depth
- Meevo fits best
Large salons needing advanced booking operations
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Side by side
| Feature | DaySmart Salon 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Meevo 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Salon Software | #7 in Salon Software |
| Best for | Growing salons wanting affordable depth | Large salons needing advanced booking operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DaySmart Salon 7/7 · Meevo 0/7 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Staff calendar | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| POS and payments | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Client reminders | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Inventory tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Multi-location support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Memberships and packages | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
Meevo is cloud-based business management software for salons, spas, med spas, beauty bars, massage studios, and multi-location businesses. Its core workspace combines appointment scheduling, branded online booking, client and staff… Read the review → |
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
Meevo — where it wins
- Group bookings, waitlists, deposits, and automated reminders
- Centralized booking visibility for multi-location businesses
- AI-assisted scheduling with broad operational integrations
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans are based on an annual contract
- Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers
- May be more than smaller salons need
- DaySmart Salon9.0/10 · 14-day trial
A broad salon suite with affordable entry pricing and deeper tools on higher tiers.
Visit DaySmartFull verdict → - Meevo8.5/10 · Paid
Advanced booking and multi-location tools for larger salon operations.
Visit MeevoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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