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Head-to-head · Salon Software

DaySmart Salon vs Ovatu

  • 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
Ovatu #8 in Salon Software 8.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 7 features Visit Ovatu

DaySmart Salon leads on 0 checks, Ovatu on 1, 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 priceOvatu · $25/user/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresDaySmart Salon · 7 of 7

DaySmart Salon scores higher on our rubric for salon software: 9.0 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Ovatu is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $29/mo.

DaySmart Salon is the better fit for growing salons wanting affordable depth. Ovatu is the better fit for feature-rich salons needing integrations.

  • DaySmart Salon fits best

    Growing salons wanting affordable depth

  • Ovatu fits best

    Feature-rich salons needing integrations

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Side by side

Feature DaySmart Salon 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Ovatu 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.4
Ranking #3 in Salon Software #8 in Salon Software
Best for Growing salons wanting affordable depth Feature-rich salons needing integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo $25/user/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 1 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features DaySmart Salon 7/7 · Ovatu 6/7
Online booking ✓ ✓
Staff calendar ✓ ✓
POS and payments ✓ ✓
Client reminders ✓ ✓
Inventory tracking ✓ ✓
Multi-location support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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, rosters, reminders, POS, inventory, and reporting
  • Supports forms, waivers, gift cards, passes, loyalty, and marketing
  • Offers web, macOS, iOS, and Android access with broad integrations
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 is available
  • Advanced marketing features require the Loaded plan
  • Additional employee charges apply beyond the first employee
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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Ovatu is salon and appointment-business management software for salons, beauty businesses, wellness providers, and similar operators. It brings online booking, staff scheduling, customer records, automated email and SMS reminders,…

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  1. DaySmart SalonSalon Software 9.014-day trial
  2. OvatuSalon Software 8.430-day trial

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

  • Ovatu — where it wins

    • Combines booking, rosters, reminders, POS, inventory, and reporting
    • Supports forms, waivers, gift cards, passes, loyalty, and marketing
    • Offers web, macOS, iOS, and Android access with broad integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Advanced marketing features require the Loaded plan
    • Additional employee charges apply beyond the first employee
  • DaySmart Salon9.0/10 · 14-day trial

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

    Visit DaySmartFull verdict →
  • Ovatu8.4/10 · 30-day trial

    A broad salon platform covering bookings, operations, payments, marketing, and inventory.

    Visit OvatuFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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