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Head-to-head · Spa and Salon Management Software

Mindbody vs DaySmart Salon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Mindbody #3 in Spa and Salon Management Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Mindbody
DaySmart Salon #5 in Spa and Salon Management Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit DaySmart Salon

Mindbody leads on 0 checks, DaySmart Salon on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMindbody · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceDaySmart Salon · $29/mo
  • Free trialonly DaySmart Salon
  • Most featuresDaySmart Salon · 3 of 6

Mindbody scores higher on our rubric for spa and salon management software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

DaySmart Salon is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $79/mo.

Mindbody is the better fit for established spas and salons with memberships and classes. DaySmart Salon is the better fit for salons needing booking, POS, and staff tools.

  • Mindbody fits best

    Established spas and salons with memberships and classes

  • DaySmart Salon fits best

    Salons needing booking, POS, and staff tools

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Side by side

Feature Mindbody 9.0/10 Visit ↗ DaySmart Salon 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #3 in Spa and Salon Management Software #5 in Spa and Salon Management Software
Best for Established spas and salons with memberships and classes Salons needing booking, POS, and staff tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $79/site/mo $29/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mindbody 0/6 · DaySmart Salon 3/6
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
POS and payments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Staff scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Inventory tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Memberships and packages Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Combines appointment and class scheduling with waitlists and capacity management
  • Supports memberships, staff tools, payments and reporting in one platform
  • Booking widgets, the Mindbody app listing and automated reminders extend booking options
  • Online booking supports websites, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Scheduling, POS, inventory, and staff tools span daily salon operations.
  • Plans add loyalty, marketing, payroll, and QuickBooks Connect.
Cons
  • Starter begins at $79 per location per month
  • Accelerate and Ultimate pricing is not displayed
  • Calendar sync is listed as none
  • No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days.
  • Text marketing and two-way texting start at Deluxe Growth ($149/month).
  • Premium Growth pricing requires contacting sales.
Our verdict

For spas and salons coordinating services, classes, memberships and staff, Mindbody brings core business tasks into one platform. It combines appointment and class scheduling, booking widgets, online and in-person payments, client…

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DaySmart Salon brings appointment scheduling, online booking, payments, client profiles, reminders, inventory, and staff management into one salon system. It is aimed at hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, skin clinics, independent…

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  1. MindbodySpa and Salon Management Software 9.0Paid
  2. DaySmart SalonSpa and Salon Management Software 8.714-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mindbody — where it wins

    • Combines appointment and class scheduling with waitlists and capacity management
    • Supports memberships, staff tools, payments and reporting in one platform
    • Booking widgets, the Mindbody app listing and automated reminders extend booking options

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter begins at $79 per location per month
    • Accelerate and Ultimate pricing is not displayed
    • Calendar sync is listed as none

  • DaySmart Salon — where it wins

    • Online booking supports websites, Instagram, and Facebook.
    • Scheduling, POS, inventory, and staff tools span daily salon operations.
    • Plans add loyalty, marketing, payroll, and QuickBooks Connect.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days.
    • Text marketing and two-way texting start at Deluxe Growth ($149/month).
    • Premium Growth pricing requires contacting sales.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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