Head-to-head · Spa Management Software
DaySmart Spa vs Bella Booking
DaySmart Spa leads on 0 checks, Bella Booking 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 Spa · 8.5/10
- Lowest starting priceBella Booking · $25/mo
- Free trialonly DaySmart Spa
DaySmart Spa scores higher on our rubric for spa management software: 8.5 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #12.
Bella Booking is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $29/mo.
DaySmart Spa is the better fit for established spas wanting mature, broad operations. Bella Booking is the better fit for small spas needing comprehensive paid software.
- DaySmart Spa fits best
Established spas wanting mature, broad operations
- Bella Booking fits best
Small spas needing comprehensive paid software
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Side by side
| Feature | DaySmart Spa 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Bella Booking 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #5 in Spa Management Software | #12 in Spa Management Software |
| Best for | Established spas wanting mature, broad operations | Small spas needing comprehensive paid software |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo | $25/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DaySmart Spa 7/7 · Bella Booking 7/7 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Therapist scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Treatment room scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Membership billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Package management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Retail POS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gift cards | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | DaySmart Spa is management software for independent spas and larger spa teams that need scheduling, online booking and broader operational coverage. Its feature set includes client records with treatment history, notes and preferences,… Read the review → |
Bella Booking is business management software for spas, salons, wellness centres, and other appointment-based practices. It combines a branded 24/7 online booking page with drag-and-drop scheduling, therapist availability, treatment room… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DaySmart Spa — where it wins
- Covers booking, client records, payments, memberships and gift cards
- Offers payroll, commissions, marketing, texting and productivity tools
- Runs across web, iOS and Android with QuickBooks integration
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan
- Premium Growth pricing requires contacting sales
- Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher-priced plans
Bella Booking — where it wins
- Covers booking, rooms, memberships, packages, POS, gift cards, and CRM
- Starts at $25/month with unlimited appointments and online booking
- Supports multi-location teams with reports, payments, and integrations
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access limits platform choice
- No free plan for testing the product at no cost
- Solo includes only 50 SMS reminders per month
- DaySmart Spa8.5/10 · 14-day trial
A mature, wide-ranging choice for established spas that need more than booking.
Visit DaySmart SpaFull verdict → - Bella Booking7.6/10 · Paid
A broad spa management suite for small teams that need paid, web-based operations software.
Visit Bella BookingFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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