ConnectPOS vs DaySmart Salon
ConnectPOS
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DaySmart Salon
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| Figure | ConnectPOS | DaySmart Salon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.25/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Spec score · Point-of-Sale Software | 8.1 (#47) | 8.8 (#8) |
| Inventory | The company describes MSI as managing inventory and order fulfillment across multiple locations. | Inventory features update stock in real time, issue low-stock alerts and report product usage and turnover. |
| Multi-location support | Yes | Yes |
| Payments | The integrations page lists payment providers including Stripe, Authorize.Net, Zettle, PayPal Here and Adyen. | Integrated payments support contactless and mobile checkout with deposits generally reaching the account on the next business day. |
| Product | ConnectPOS describes its product as a cloud POS for unified commerce and retail operations. | DaySmart Salon combines appointment scheduling, payments, communications, reporting and salon management in one system. |
| Security and privacy | ConnectPOS says its GDPR work is ongoing and that it upgraded its site to HTTPS to transport data securely. | DaySmart says it uses appropriate security measures, limits access by business need and uses GDPR standard contractual clauses for certain international transfers. |
| Support | The pricing page says plans include 24/7 support, and its FAQ lists email, chat desk and phone as contact channels. | 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
ConnectPOS
- Standard (annual billing)$39 a year
- Standard$49 a month
- Advanced (annual billing)$69 a year
- Advanced$79 a month
- Premium (annual billing)$89 a year
- Premium$99 a month
- EnterprisesPriced on request
- Enterprises (annual billing)Priced 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
ConnectPOS
ConnectPOS 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.