BarberShift vs DaySmart Salon
BarberShift
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DaySmart Salon
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| Figure | BarberShift | DaySmart Salon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Spec score · Salon Marketing Software | 7.8 (#28) | 9.1 (#3) |
| Online booking | Clients can book online 24/7 from any device without downloading an app. | Clients can book through a salon website, Instagram, Facebook or Google Business listing at any time. |
| Product | BarberShift combines bookings, staff, clients, POS, inventory, loyalty, and analytics for salons and barbershops. | DaySmart Salon combines appointment scheduling, payments, communications, reporting and salon management in one system. |
| Reminders | The product sends automated SMS and email appointment reminders 24 hours and 2 hours before appointments. | The product sends automated text and email reminders, and supports two-way confirmation, cancellation and rescheduling texts. |
| Support | Support is email with a 48-hour response on Starter, priority chat with a 4-hour response on Growth, and 24/7 priority phone and chat on Pro. | DaySmart lists phone support from 9 AM to 9 PM ET Monday through Friday, live chat Monday through Saturday, and email responses within 24 hours on weekdays. |
Plans
BarberShift
- Starter$49 a month
- Growth$99 a month
- Pro$149 a month
- Custom pricingPriced on request
DaySmart Salon
- Basic$29 a month
- Deluxe$69 a month
- Deluxe Growth$149 a month
- Premium$199 a month
- Premium GrowthPriced on request
In their own words
BarberShift
BarberShift has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
DaySmart Salon
DaySmart Salon is salon management software for scheduling, payments, reminders, reporting, and related business work. It is intended for hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, skin clinics, independent stylists, and suite renters, and supports multiple locations. Clients can book through a salon website, Instagram, Facebook, or a Google Business listing; bookings can require salon approval. Automated text and email reminders, two-way text confirmations, cancellations, rescheduling, and upfront deposits help manage appointments. The built-in payment processing accepts card, contactless, and mobile payments, with funds deposited the next business day. Staff tools include commission calculations, performance tracking, digital time clocks, and per-staff reporting. The mobile app lets users add, book, and check out clients, and a desktop version is available. Basic costs $29 a month and includes one user, online booking, appointment confirmations, social booking, payment processing, and online deposits. There is no free plan, though a 14-day trial is listed. QuickBooks Online connection requires a separate subscription and is limited to eligible US customers on Deluxe, Premier, or Platinum.