Tilavon vs DaySmart Salon

Tilavon9.0Visit DaySmart Salon8.7Visit

Higher score Tilavon #5 in Nail Salon Software 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Tilavon

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DaySmart Salon #8 in Nail Salon Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit DaySmart Salon

• Tilavon fits best

  Growing salons needing advanced inventory control

• DaySmart Salon fits best

  Established salons wanting mature salon workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Tilavon 9.0/10 Visit ↗	DaySmart Salon 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Nail Salon Software	#8 in Nail Salon Software
Best for	Growing salons needing advanced inventory control	Established salons wanting mature salon workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$39/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, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations	12 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tilavon 6/6 · DaySmart Salon 0/6
Technician scheduling	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Nail service menu	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Client records	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Packages and memberships	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Retail inventory	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Payment processing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Tracks nail colors, formulas, stock levels, suppliers, and purchase orders Combines POS, scheduling, memberships, commissions, and client records Supports technician workflows across web, iOS, and Android	Covers booking, POS, payments, inventory, memberships, and payroll tools Supports web, iOS, and Android management Includes automated reminders, loyalty tools, and business reporting
Cons	Starts at $39 per month with no free plan Advanced inventory and commission tracking begin on the Pro plan AI receptionist capabilities require separate AI subscription plans	Integration coverage is limited to QuickBooks Basic supports only 1 user Texting, commissions, and advanced payroll require higher tiers
Our verdict	Tilavon is cloud-based management software for nail salons, nail bars, and spas in the United States. It brings together point-of-sale checkout, appointment scheduling, online booking, technician scheduling, client records, commission… Read the review →	DaySmart Salon is cloud-based salon management software for nail salons, independent stylists, hair salons, barbershops, skin clinics, and multi-location businesses. It brings appointment scheduling, staff calendars, online booking,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Tilavon — where it wins

  • Tracks nail colors, formulas, stock levels, suppliers, and purchase orders
  • Combines POS, scheduling, memberships, commissions, and client records
  • Supports technician workflows across web, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $39 per month with no free plan
  • Advanced inventory and commission tracking begin on the Pro plan
  • AI receptionist capabilities require separate AI subscription plans

• DaySmart Salon — where it wins

  • Covers booking, POS, payments, inventory, memberships, and payroll tools
  • Supports web, iOS, and Android management
  • Includes automated reminders, loyalty tools, and business reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • Integration coverage is limited to QuickBooks
  • Basic supports only 1 user
  • Texting, commissions, and advanced payroll require higher tiers

• Tilavon9.0/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad nail salon platform for growing teams that need deeper inventory and staff controls.

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• DaySmart Salon8.7/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad salon operations suite for established nail salons that need more than booking.

  Visit DaySmart SalonFull verdict →