DaySmart Salon vs MicroBiz POS
DaySmart Salon
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| Figure | DaySmart Salon | MicroBiz POS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29/mo | $54.17/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 10 |
| Spec score · Point-of-Sale Software | 8.8 (#8) | 8.5 (#22) |
| Company history | DaySmart's About page says it has served small businesses since 1998 and lists Salon 2000 as launching in May 1998. | MicroBiz says it was founded in 1989 in New York and spun out of CAM Commerce as a separate company in 2013. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Payment security | DaySmart's PCI compliance article identifies CardConnect as a PCI DSS Level 1 Certified Gateway that integrates with its family of small-business systems. | MicroBiz says its semi-integrated payment method does not transmit or store confidential card data in MicroBiz. |
| Product | DaySmart Salon combines appointment scheduling, payments, communications, reporting and salon management in one system. | MicroBiz Cloud is a cloud POS and order management system for small businesses and independent retailers. |
| Paid from | 29 | 65 |
Plans
DaySmart Salon
- Basic$29 a month
- Deluxe$69 a month
- Deluxe Growth$149 a month
- Premium$199 a month
- Premium GrowthPriced on request
MicroBiz POS
- Standard$65 a month
- Enterprise$95 a month
- MicroBiz for Windows USB Keyblock Replacement & Troubleshoot$149, paid once
- MicroBiz for Windows Add One Additional User to Existing License$495, paid once
- Standard$650 a year
- MicroBiz for Windows Annual Support and Software Updates$850 a year
- Enterprise$950 a year
- MicroBiz for Windows Single User License$995, paid once
- MicroBiz for Windows Upgrade from Single User License to Four User Licence$995, paid once
- MicroBiz for Windows Four User License$1,895, paid once
In their own words
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.
MicroBiz POS
MicroBiz POS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.