DaySmart Salon vs SalonBuilder
DaySmart Salon
daysmart.comSalonBuilder
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| Figure | DaySmart Salon | SalonBuilder |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29/mo | $24.95/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 | 2 |
| Spec score · Salon Website Builders | 9.2 (#2) | 7.8 (#16) |
| Founded | 1998 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States | Santa Rosa, California, United States |
| Marketing | Marketing tools include targeted text campaigns, email campaigns, reputation management and win-back promotions. | The service includes an email marketing system, prebuilt promotions, and integrated search optimization. |
| Product | DaySmart Salon combines appointment scheduling, payments, communications, reporting and salon management in one system. | SalonBuilder provides self-managed websites and online business tools for salons, spas, and beauty professionals. |
| 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 participation agreement requires members to protect customer data and says stored credit card data may be available for no more than ten days after a transaction. |
| 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 site advertises phone, email, and chat support; its participation agreement describes email and phone support. |
Plans
DaySmart Salon
- Basic$29 a month
- Deluxe$69 a month
- Deluxe Growth$149 a month
- Premium$199 a month
- Premium GrowthPriced on request
SalonBuilder
- Individual Membership$24.95 a month
- Complete SalonBuilder Membership$34.95 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.
SalonBuilder
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