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DaySmart Salon vs Salonist

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.

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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Salonist

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Salonist combines booking and checkout with tools for clients, staff and inventory. Its free listing has a monthly appointment cap, while paid plans start at $79 a month.

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The facts

	DaySmart Salon	Salonist
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Basic: $29 a month	Digital Wallet Cards: $39 a month
Plans published	5	6
Maker	DaySmart Salon	Not published
Website	daysmart.com	salonist.in
On salon software	#3 of 37	#1 of 37

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.

Salonist: what it does well

Booking is available through links, widgets, Instagram and Google.
POS supports tips and split payments.
More than 40 integrations are listed.
Trial lasts seven days without a credit card.
Free onboarding and data import are available.

What to know first

Free Marketplace Listing allows 50 appointments monthly.
New marketplace clients incur a one-time 15% first-visit fee.
API access and custom integrations are listed on Expert.

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