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Head-to-head · Salon Payroll Software

Spa/Salon Manager vs DaySmart Salon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Spa/Salon Manager #2 in Salon Payroll Software 9.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Spa/Salon
DaySmart Salon #4 in Salon Payroll Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit DaySmart Salon

Spa/Salon Manager leads on 0 checks, DaySmart Salon on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSpa/Salon Manager · 9.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceDaySmart Salon · $29/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresSpa/Salon Manager · 4 of 6

Spa/Salon Manager scores higher on our rubric for salon payroll software: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

DaySmart Salon is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $74/mo.

Spa/Salon Manager is the better fit for established salons needing detailed payroll calculations. DaySmart Salon is the better fit for salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools.

  • Spa/Salon Manager fits best

    Established salons needing detailed payroll calculations

  • DaySmart Salon fits best

    Salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools

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Side by side

Feature Spa/Salon Manager 9.3/10 Visit ↗ DaySmart Salon 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #2 in Salon Payroll Software #4 in Salon Payroll Software
Best for Established salons needing detailed payroll calculations Salons wanting affordable all-in-one payroll tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $74/mo $29/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Spa/Salon Manager 4/6 · DaySmart Salon 0/6
Commission tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Tip calculation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Contractor payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Tax filing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payroll reports ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Direct deposit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports wages, commissions, taxes, deductions, and four pay methods
  • Handles W-2, W-3, 1099 forms and payroll checks
  • Combines payroll with booking, point of sale, inventory, and time tracking
  • 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
  • Starting price is $74 per month with no free plan
  • Entry plans limit terminals to one
  • QuickBooks is the listed accounting integration
  • Basic supports only 1 user
  • Advanced payroll and commission tracking require Premium Growth
  • QuickBooks is the listed accounting integration
Our verdict

Spa/Salon Manager combines salon and spa management with payroll, appointments, point of sale, inventory, client records, and employee time tracking. It is designed for established salons that need to calculate taxes, deductions, wages,…

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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. Spa/Salon ManagerSalon Payroll Software 9.330-day trial
  2. DaySmart SalonSalon Payroll Software 9.114-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Spa/Salon Manager — where it wins

    • Supports wages, commissions, taxes, deductions, and four pay methods
    • Handles W-2, W-3, 1099 forms and payroll checks
    • Combines payroll with booking, point of sale, inventory, and time tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Starting price is $74 per month with no free plan
    • Entry plans limit terminals to one
    • QuickBooks is the listed accounting integration

  • 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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