DaySmart Salon vs SpotOn Retail
DaySmart Salon
daysmart.comSpotOn Retail
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| Figure | DaySmart Salon | SpotOn Retail |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29/mo | $25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Point-of-Sale Software | 8.8 (#8) | 8.4 (#24) |
| Founded | 1998 | 2017 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Multi-location support | Yes | Yes |
| Payments | Integrated payments support contactless and mobile checkout with deposits generally reaching the account on the next business day. | SpotOn Terminal accepts cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, and supports receipt printing and tips. |
| Paid from | 29 | 25 |
| 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. | SpotOn advertises 24/7/365 technical support from real people at no extra cost for small-business Terminal clients. |
Plans
DaySmart Salon
- Basic$29 a month
- Deluxe$69 a month
- Deluxe Growth$149 a month
- Premium$199 a month
- Premium GrowthPriced on request
SpotOn Retail
- Terminal$25 a month
- Terminal + Website$90 a month
- Terminal + Loyalty$90 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.
SpotOn Retail
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