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Head-to-head · Salon POS Software

DaySmart Salon vs Salonist

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score DaySmart Salon #1 in Salon POS Software 9.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit DaySmart Salon
Salonist #7 in Salon POS Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Salonist

DaySmart Salon leads on 0 checks, Salonist on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Salonist
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresDaySmart Salon · 2 of 6

DaySmart Salon scores higher on our rubric for salon pos software: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Salonist offers free plan; DaySmart Salon doesn't.

DaySmart Salon is the better fit for full-service salons needing broad POS operations. Salonist is the better fit for salons wanting free entry and many integrations.

  • DaySmart Salon fits best

    Full-service salons needing broad POS operations

  • Salonist fits best

    Salons wanting free entry and many integrations

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Side by side

Feature DaySmart Salon 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Salonist 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.5
Ranking #1 in Salon POS Software #7 in Salon POS Software
Best for Full-service salons needing broad POS operations Salons wanting free entry and many integrations
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 1 integrations 15 integrations
Features DaySmart Salon 2/6 · Salonist 1/6
Online booking ✓ ✓
Retail inventory Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tip management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Commission tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Gift cards Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines POS, scheduling, booking, inventory, payroll, and reporting
  • Supports online booking through websites, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Runs on web, iOS, and Android with a 14-day trial
  • Free plan includes online booking and 50 appointments per month
  • Supports booking through websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app
  • Connects with payment, accounting, marketing, commerce, and calendar tools
Cons
  • The Basic plan supports only 1 user
  • Advanced payroll and commission tracking require Premium Growth
  • QuickBooks is the listed accounting integration
  • The free plan is capped at 50 appointments per month
  • Advanced capabilities are distributed across multiple paid tiers
  • Custom integrations and API access are limited to the Expert 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 together appointment scheduling, staff calendars, online booking,…

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Salonist is cloud-based salon and spa management software for beauty and wellness businesses, ranging from solo professionals to multi-location operators. Its scope covers online appointment booking, drag-and-drop calendars, staff…

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  1. DaySmart SalonSalon POS Software 9.414-day trial
  2. SalonistSalon POS Software 8.5Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DaySmart Salon — where it wins

    • Combines POS, scheduling, booking, inventory, payroll, and reporting
    • Supports online booking through websites, Instagram, and Facebook
    • Runs on web, iOS, and Android with a 14-day trial

    Where it doesn't

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

  • Salonist — where it wins

    • Free plan includes online booking and 50 appointments per month
    • Supports booking through websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app
    • Connects with payment, accounting, marketing, commerce, and calendar tools

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is capped at 50 appointments per month
    • Advanced capabilities are distributed across multiple paid tiers
    • Custom integrations and API access are limited to the Expert plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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