DaySmart Salon

saloniris.com
Scheduling & Booking
Weekend Project

All-in-One Hair Salon Management & Booking Software

How to Replace DaySmart Salon

Overview

DaySmart Salon is a comprehensive salon management and booking software designed for hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, and skin clinics. It combines online booking, appointment scheduling, payment processing, marketing tools, and business management features to help salon owners streamline operations and grow their business. The platform serves independent stylists, boutique salons, and multi-location businesses with flexible, cloud-based solutions.

Features

36 features across 11 categories

Automation(3)

Appointment Reminders

Automated appointment reminders sent to clients to reduce no-shows and cancellations

Automated Messaging

Personalized automated messaging to reduce no-shows and cancellations

Employee RemindersPremium

Automated reminders for employees about appointments and tasks

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Communication(1)

Two-Way TextingPremium

Bidirectional SMS messaging to send and receive messages instantly for client communication and request handling

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

HR/Payroll(7)

Advanced PayrollPremium

Advanced payroll features including tax calculations and compliance, available in Premium Growth tier

Basic PayrollPremium

Basic payroll management system for processing employee payments

Commission ExceptionsPremium

Manage exceptions and adjustments to commission calculations

Commission TrackingPremium

Track and monitor commission payments and calculations for staff

Overtime RulesPremium

Manage and enforce overtime calculation rules for employee payroll

Sliding Scale CommissionPremium

Commission calculation with sliding scale based on performance or revenue thresholds

Staff Management

Manage staff information, roles, and schedules

Infrastructure(1)

Cloud-Based Platform

Cloud-based software accessible from any device with internet connection

Integrations(2)

QuickBooks ConnectPremium

Advanced QuickBooks integration for financial reconciliation and accounting automation

QuickBooks IntegrationPremium

Integration with QuickBooks for accounting and financial management, with QuickBooks Connect feature in Premium tier

Also in: ReadMe, Hugging Face, Setmore

Marketing(5)

Client Loyalty SystemPremium

Loyalty program management to reward repeat clients and increase customer retention

Email MarketingPremium

Email marketing campaigns to reach clients with promotional messages and updates

Reputation ManagementPremium

Collect and display client reviews and feedback to build credibility and manage online reputation

Text MarketingPremium

SMS text message marketing for promotions, reminders, and client engagement, included in Deluxe Growth tier and higher

Website BuilderPremium

Custom website builder with no coding required to create a professional salon website highlighting services

Also in: Squarespace, monday.com, WordPress.com

Operations(7)

Digital FormsPremium

Digital form creation and management for client intake and information collection

Expense TrackingPremium

Track and manage business expenses, available in Premium Growth tier and higher

Gift CardsPremium

Digital gift card management system for salon gift cards

Mobile App

Mobile application for managing business operations on any device

Multi-Location Management

Manage multiple salon locations from a single platform

Packages & Pre-Paid Services

Create and manage service packages and pre-paid service options for clients

Resource Management

Manage salon resources, staff availability, and scheduling efficiently

Also in: UpKeep, Jira Service Management, HubSpot

Payments(3)

Multi-Ticket CheckoutPremium

Ability to process multiple service tickets in a single checkout transaction

Online Deposits

Accept online deposits from clients for services and appointments

Payment Processing

Integrated payment processing with quick and easy checkout, enabling deposit charging and online payments

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Acuity Scheduling, Setmore

Reporting(2)

Productivity DashboardPremium

Dashboard view of business metrics and productivity indicators

Reports

Business reporting and analytics for tracking performance and operations

Scheduling(4)

Appointment Scheduling

Flexible appointment scheduling system that manages booked appointments and allows customization of time slots and availability

Kiosk

Kiosk functionality for walk-in check-ins and appointment management at salon locations

Online Booking

Customizable online booking page where clients can schedule appointments with their preferred stylist and service without requiring logins or third-party links

Walk-In Manager

System to handle walk-ins alongside scheduled services, allowing teams to fill open slots quickly and manage client flow

Social Media Integration(1)

Instagram & Facebook Booking

Enable clients to book appointments directly through Instagram and Facebook integration

Pricing

Basic

$29/month
  • 1 User
  • Online Booking
  • Appointment Confirmations
  • Instagram & Facebook Booking
  • Payment Processing
  • Online Deposits
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Appointment Reminders
  • Kiosk
  • Walk-In Manager
  • Integrated Payments
  • Mobile App
  • Reports
  • 500 Text Messages/Month
  • 1,000 Email Messages/Month

Deluxe

$69/month
  • 3 Users
  • Online Booking
  • Appointment Confirmations
  • Instagram & Facebook Booking
  • Payment Processing
  • Online Deposits
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Appointment Reminders
  • Kiosk
  • Walk-In Manager
  • Resource Management
  • Packages & Pre-Paid
  • Integrated Payments
  • Mobile App
  • Reports
  • Gift Cards
  • Productivity Dashboard
  • Digital Forms
  • Multi-Ticket Checkout
  • Client Loyalty System
  • Basic Payroll
  • Sliding Scale Commission
  • 1,000 Text Messages/Month
  • 5,000 Email Messages/Month
  • Email Marketing

Deluxe Growth

$149/month
  • 3 Users
  • Online Booking
  • Appointment Confirmations
  • Instagram & Facebook Booking
  • Payment Processing
  • Online Deposits
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Appointment Reminders
  • Kiosk
  • Walk-In Manager
  • Resource Management
  • Packages & Pre-Paid
  • Integrated Payments
  • Mobile App
  • Reports
  • Gift Cards
  • Productivity Dashboard
  • Digital Forms
  • Multi-Ticket Checkout
  • Basic Payroll
  • Sliding Scale Commission
  • Email Marketing
  • Text Marketing
  • Two-Way Texting
  • Reputation Management
  • 1,000 Text Messages/Month
  • 10,000 Email Messages/Month

Premium

Popular
$199/month
  • 6 Users
  • Online Booking
  • Appointment Confirmations
  • Instagram & Facebook Booking
  • Payment Processing
  • Online Deposits
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Appointment Reminders
  • Kiosk
  • Walk-In Manager
  • Resource Management
  • Packages & Pre-Paid
  • Integrated Payments
  • Mobile App
  • Reports
  • Gift Cards
  • Productivity Dashboard
  • Digital Forms
  • Multi-Ticket Checkout
  • Client Loyalty System
  • Basic Payroll
  • Sliding Scale Commission
  • Email Marketing
  • Text Marketing
  • Two-Way Texting
  • Reputation Management
  • QuickBooks Connect
  • 2,500 Text Messages/Month
  • 10,000 Email Messages/Month

Premium Growth

Custom
  • Unlimited Users
  • Online Booking
  • Appointment Confirmations
  • Instagram & Facebook Booking
  • Payment Processing
  • Online Deposits
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Appointment Reminders
  • Kiosk
  • Walk-In Manager
  • Resource Management
  • Packages & Pre-Paid
  • Integrated Payments
  • Mobile App
  • Reports
  • Gift Cards
  • Productivity Dashboard
  • Digital Forms
  • Multi-Ticket Checkout
  • Client Loyalty System
  • QuickBooks Integration
  • Expense Tracking
  • Advanced Payroll
  • Sliding Scale Commission
  • Commission Exceptions
  • Overtime Rules
  • Email Marketing
  • Text Marketing
  • Two-Way Texting
  • Reputation Management
  • 5,000 Text Messages/Month
  • 20,000 Email Messages/Month

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying DaySmart Salon

Monthly$29/mo
Yearly$348/yr
5-Year Total$1.7k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $108
SaaS
$348
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $324
SaaS
$1k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $540
SaaS
$1.7k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 36 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a DaySmart Salon alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 36 features.

Buy DaySmart Salon

Better Value
Monthly cost$290/mo
3-year total$10,440
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying DaySmart Salon saves ~$26,520 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 36 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

FacebookInstagramQuickBooks