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DaySmart Salon vs Open Source Point of Sale
Both stand on point-of-sale software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
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.
Visit DaySmart Salon Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Open Source Point of Sale covers a broad set of retail and service operations, from stock and sales to reporting. Check server compatibility and the footer-signature requirement before adopting it.
Visit Open Source Point of SaleThe facts
| DaySmart Salon | Open Source Point of Sale | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $29 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | DaySmart Salon | Not published |
| Website | daysmart.com | opensourcepos.org |
| On point-of-sale software | #34 of 113 | #7 of 113 |
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.
Open Source Point of Sale: what it does well
- Manages stock for items and kits
- Supports multiple locations
- Includes sales, quotation, and invoicing functions
- Provides user permissions and operational reports
- Offers barcode generation and printing
What to know first
- Requires a visible footer signature on every page
- Security patches do not cover versions earlier than 3.4.2
- Installation requires supported PHP and database versions
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