DaySmart Salon vs SalonSitePro

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.

SalonSitePro is a web platform for beauty professionals that combines a business website, online booking, gallery, reviews, policies, and client enquiries. Users can publish without coding by choosing colours, adding a logo, and listing services. Service entries can include treatment prices, durations, and categories. Clients can book treatments online at any time through the booking calendar. Professionals can create consultation forms and send them automatically to clients, then send personalised aftercare and ask satisfied clients for a Google review. Sites can display Google reviews, a business location map, opening times, contact details, and social links. Colours and branding are customisable, and the pages are designed for phones, tablets, and desktops. The Free plan costs nothing and includes a website, online bookings, client forms, and follow-ups. There is no monthly subscription, but standard Stripe payment processing fees apply. Support is provided by email.