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Head-to-head · Spa Management Software

Phorest vs DaySmart Spa

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Phorest #2 in Spa Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Phorest
DaySmart Spa #5 in Spa Management Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 7 of 7 features Visit DaySmart Spa

Phorest leads on 0 checks, DaySmart Spa on 0, and 8 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 scorePhorest · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly DaySmart Spa
  • Most featuresDaySmart Spa · 7 of 7

Phorest scores higher on our rubric for spa management software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Phorest is the better fit for mature salons needing enterprise breadth. DaySmart Spa is the better fit for established spas wanting mature, broad operations.

  • Phorest fits best

    Mature salons needing enterprise breadth

  • DaySmart Spa fits best

    Established spas wanting mature, broad operations

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Side by side

Feature Phorest 8.8/10 Visit ↗ DaySmart Spa 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #2 in Spa Management Software #5 in Spa Management Software
Best for Mature salons needing enterprise breadth Established spas wanting mature, broad operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $29/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations 10 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Phorest 0/7 · DaySmart Spa 7/7
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Therapist scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Treatment room scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Membership billing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Package management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Retail POS Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Gift cards Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Combines booking, POS, inventory, staffing, marketing, loyalty, and reporting
  • Supports deposits, group bookings, waitlists, reminders, and payment collection
  • Offers Shopify, Reserve with Google, accounting, social, and messaging integrations
  • 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
Cons
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by subscription amount
  • No free trial is offered
  • Advanced features are reserved for higher plans
  • There is no free plan
  • Premium Growth pricing requires contacting sales
  • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher-priced plans
Our verdict

Phorest is business management software for salons, spas, barbers, and aesthetic clinics. It brings together appointment scheduling, online booking, client records, staff management, point of sale, payments, inventory, marketing, loyalty,…

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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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  1. PhorestSpa Management Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. DaySmart SpaSpa Management Software 8.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Phorest — where it wins

    • Combines booking, POS, inventory, staffing, marketing, loyalty, and reporting
    • Supports deposits, group bookings, waitlists, reminders, and payment collection
    • Offers Shopify, Reserve with Google, accounting, social, and messaging integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by subscription amount
    • No free trial is offered
    • Advanced features are reserved for higher plans

  • 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
  • Phorest8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad salon and spa platform for established teams that need scheduling, operations, and growth tools.

    Visit PhorestFull verdict →
  • DaySmart Spa8.5/10 · 14-day trial

    A mature, wide-ranging choice for established spas that need more than booking.

    Visit DaySmart SpaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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