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Azura Booking vs DaySmart Salon

Both stand on salon software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Azura Booking

Free trial Web

Azura Booking combines online appointments with staff, customer, payment, marketing, inventory, and location tools. Its Australian eligibility, paid plans, and monthly communication allowances should shape the buying decision.

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DaySmart Salon

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3

DaySmart Salon covers client booking, payments and staff operations, with plans starting at $29 a month. The 14-day trial offers a way to try it, but there is no free plan.

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The facts

Azura BookingDaySmart Salon
Free planA free trialA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNo
Runs onWebAndroid, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planPartner Plan: A$29 a monthBasic: $29 a month
Plans published15
MakerNot publishedDaySmart Salon
Websiteazurabooking.comdaysmart.com
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Azura Booking: what it does well

  • Public booking page for customers
  • Shared calendar and roster management
  • Stripe and Zeller payment options
  • Customer history and private notes
  • Multi-location support listed

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Partner Plan includes 300 SMS credits monthly
  • Partner Plan includes 1,000 marketing emails monthly
  • Loyalty and win-back campaigns are coming soon

DaySmart Salon: what it does well

  • Online bookings can come through social profiles and Google Business.
  • Automated reminders and two-way text confirmations.
  • Accepts card, contactless and mobile payments.
  • Supports multiple locations.

What to know first

  • No free plan is available.
  • Basic costs $29 a month.
  • QuickBooks connection requires a separate subscription.
  • QuickBooks connection is limited to US customers on qualifying plans.

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