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Head-to-head · Spa Management Software

DaySmart Spa vs Salonist

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score DaySmart Spa #5 in Spa Management Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 7 of 7 features Visit DaySmart Spa
Salonist #7 in Spa Management Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Salonist

DaySmart Spa leads on 0 checks, Salonist on 1, and 7 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 Spa · 8.5/10
  • Free planonly Salonist
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresDaySmart Spa · 7 of 7

DaySmart Spa scores higher on our rubric for spa management software: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Salonist offers free plan; DaySmart Spa doesn't.

DaySmart Spa is the better fit for established spas wanting mature, broad operations. Salonist is the better fit for spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking.

  • DaySmart Spa fits best

    Established spas wanting mature, broad operations

  • Salonist fits best

    Spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking

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Side by side

Feature DaySmart Spa 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Salonist 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #5 in Spa Management Software #7 in Spa Management Software
Best for Established spas wanting mature, broad operations Spas prioritizing integrations and omnichannel booking
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $29/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 1 integrations 15 integrations
Features DaySmart Spa 7/7 · Salonist 1/7
Online booking ✓ ✓
Therapist scheduling ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Treatment room scheduling ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Membership billing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Package management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Retail POS ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Gift cards ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Bookings through websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app
  • POS, memberships, inventory, client records, and reporting in one platform
  • Integrations include Google Calendar, Stripe, PayPal, and QuickBooks
Cons
  • There is no free plan
  • Premium Growth pricing requires contacting sales
  • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher-priced plans
  • The free listing plan is limited to 50 appointments per month
  • Custom integrations and API access are reserved for the Expert plan
  • Advanced notifications and inventory features require paid tiers
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,…

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Salonist is cloud-based spa and salon management software for beauty and wellness businesses, from solo professionals to multi-location operators. It brings together online appointment booking, drag-and-drop scheduling, staff management,…

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  1. DaySmart SpaSpa Management Software 8.514-day trial
  2. SalonistSpa Management Software 8.3Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  • Salonist — where it wins

    • Bookings through websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app
    • POS, memberships, inventory, client records, and reporting in one platform
    • Integrations include Google Calendar, Stripe, PayPal, and QuickBooks

    Where it doesn't

    • The free listing plan is limited to 50 appointments per month
    • Custom integrations and API access are reserved for the Expert plan
    • Advanced notifications and inventory features require paid tiers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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