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Head-to-head · Salon Software

DaySmart Salon vs Salonist

  • 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
Salonist #13 in Salon Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 7 of 7 features Visit Salonist

DaySmart Salon leads on 1 check, Salonist on 1, and 7 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 priceDaySmart Salon · $29/mo
  • Free planonly Salonist
  • Free trialboth

DaySmart Salon scores higher on our rubric for salon software: 9.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #13.

Salonist offers free plan; DaySmart Salon doesn't. DaySmart Salon is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $79/mo.

DaySmart Salon is the better fit for growing salons wanting affordable depth. Salonist is the better fit for salons wanting a free marketplace presence.

  • DaySmart Salon fits best

    Growing salons wanting affordable depth

  • Salonist fits best

    Salons wanting a free marketplace presence

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Side by side

Feature DaySmart Salon 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Salonist 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.9
Ranking #3 in Salon Software #13 in Salon Software
Best for Growing salons wanting affordable depth Salons wanting a free marketplace presence
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29/mo (best) $79/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, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Integrations 1 integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DaySmart Salon 7/7 · Salonist 7/7
Online booking ✓ ✓
Staff calendar ✓ ✓
POS and payments ✓ ✓
Client reminders ✓ ✓
Inventory tracking ✓ ✓
Multi-location support ✓ ✓
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
  • Free marketplace listing for salon discovery and booking visibility
  • Covers booking, POS, inventory, reminders, memberships and staff operations
  • Supports web, iOS and Android with broad payment and marketing 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
  • The free offering is narrower than the paid plans
  • Paid plans start at $79 per month on monthly billing
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of very small operators
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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Salonist is cloud-based salon and spa management software for beauty and wellness businesses, ranging from single-chair operators to multi-location groups. It brings online booking, appointment calendars, staff scheduling, point-of-sale…

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  1. DaySmart SalonSalon Software 9.014-day trial
  2. SalonistSalon Software 7.9Free plan · 7-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

  • Salonist — where it wins

    • Free marketplace listing for salon discovery and booking visibility
    • Covers booking, POS, inventory, reminders, memberships and staff operations
    • Supports web, iOS and Android with broad payment and marketing integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • The free offering is narrower than the paid plans
    • Paid plans start at $79 per month on monthly billing
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of very small operators
  • DaySmart Salon9.0/10 · 14-day trial

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

    Visit DaySmartFull verdict →
  • Salonist7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad salon platform with a free marketplace listing and paid operational tools.

    Visit SalonistFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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