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Head-to-head · Salon Payroll Software

SalonApp vs DaySmart Salon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score SalonApp #1 in Salon Payroll Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit SalonApp
DaySmart Salon #4 in Salon Payroll Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit DaySmart Salon

SalonApp leads on 1 check, DaySmart Salon on 1, and 6 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 scoreSalonApp · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceDaySmart Salon · $29/mo
  • Free planonly SalonApp
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresSalonApp · 6 of 6

SalonApp scores higher on our rubric for salon payroll software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

SalonApp offers free plan; DaySmart Salon doesn't. DaySmart Salon is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $39/mo.

SalonApp is the better fit for salons needing complete payroll and operations. DaySmart Salon is the better fit for salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools.

  • SalonApp fits best

    Salons needing complete payroll and operations

  • DaySmart Salon fits best

    Salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools

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Side by side

Feature SalonApp 9.4/10 Visit ↗ DaySmart Salon 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in Salon Payroll Software #4 in Salon Payroll Software
Best for Salons needing complete payroll and operations Salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $39/mo $29/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SalonApp 6/6 · DaySmart Salon 0/6
Commission tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Tip calculation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Contractor payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Tax filing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Payroll reports ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Direct deposit ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • US and Canadian payroll with tax tables, reports, and direct deposits
  • Commission tracking supports configurable service and retail rules
  • Web, iOS, and Android access with QuickBooks and Xero integrations
  • Combines payroll, commissions, time clocks, and staff calendars
  • Starts at $29/month with online booking and payment processing
  • Supports memberships, inventory, POS, reminders, and multi-location operations
Cons
  • The Free plan is limited to 15 clients, 20 appointments, and 1 staff member
  • Multi-location support and custom integrations are limited to Enterprise
  • Payroll management appears in the Professional tier rather than Starter
  • Basic supports only 1 user
  • Advanced payroll and commission tracking require Premium Growth
  • QuickBooks is the listed accounting integration
Our verdict

SalonApp, branded on its current site as Salon Manager, is cloud-based software for independent stylists, growing salons, spas, and multi-location operators. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, point of sale, client profiles,…

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DaySmart Salon is cloud-based management software for independent stylists, hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, skin clinics, and multi-location businesses. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, reminders, payment…

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  1. SalonAppSalon Payroll Software 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. DaySmart SalonSalon Payroll Software 9.114-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SalonApp — where it wins

    • US and Canadian payroll with tax tables, reports, and direct deposits
    • Commission tracking supports configurable service and retail rules
    • Web, iOS, and Android access with QuickBooks and Xero integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 15 clients, 20 appointments, and 1 staff member
    • Multi-location support and custom integrations are limited to Enterprise
    • Payroll management appears in the Professional tier rather than Starter

  • DaySmart Salon — where it wins

    • Combines payroll, commissions, time clocks, and staff calendars
    • Starts at $29/month with online booking and payment processing
    • Supports memberships, inventory, POS, reminders, and multi-location operations

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic supports only 1 user
    • Advanced payroll and commission tracking require Premium Growth
    • QuickBooks is the listed accounting integration

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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