DaySmart Salon vs Salon Wizard
DaySmart Salon
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| Figure | DaySmart Salon | Salon Wizard |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29/mo | €7/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Spec score · Salon Website Builders | 9.2 (#2) | 8.3 (#11) |
| Headquarters | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States | Augsburg, Germany |
| Online booking | Clients can book through a salon website, Instagram, Facebook or Google Business listing at any time. | Businesses can allow instant bookings or require appointment requests, and clients can book as guests with a booking number and email. |
| Product | DaySmart Salon combines appointment scheduling, payments, communications, reporting and salon management in one system. | Salon Wizard combines online bookings, a calendar, team scheduling and a salon website for hair salons, barbershops, nail, beauty and tattoo studios. |
| Reminders | The product sends automated text and email reminders, and supports two-way confirmation, cancellation and rescheduling texts. | Unlimited email reminders are included in every plan; SMS reminders cost €0.10 per message with prepaid credit from €10. |
| Security and privacy | DaySmart says it uses appropriate security measures, limits access by business need and uses GDPR standard contractual clauses for certain international transfers. | The maker states that hosting is GDPR-compliant in Germany and that client data, notes and bookings are transmitted encrypted. |
| Support | 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. | The contact page invites questions and suggestions and says the company will reply as soon as possible. |
Plans
DaySmart Salon
- Basic$29 a month
- Deluxe$69 a month
- Deluxe Growth$149 a month
- Premium$199 a month
- Premium GrowthPriced on request
Salon Wizard
- Solo€7 a month
- Solo€7 a month
- Solo Plus€15 a month
- Solo Plus€15 a month
- Additional location€19 a month
- Team€29 a month
- Team€29 a month
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.
Salon Wizard
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