# Boulevard vs Salon Iris

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Boulevard

| Attribute | Boulevard | Salon Iris |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 50.2 (57% (medium)) | 42.3 (24% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A software platform that provides appointment scheduling, online booking, POS payments, customer communication, and loyalty programs for salons, spas, medspas, and similar service businesses. It is indexed under Salon Spa Management.","source":"https://www.joinblvd.com/blog/drive-salon-revenue-with-the-right-pricing-strategy","question":"What is Boulevard?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Boulevard. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.joinblvd.com/blog/drive-salon-revenue-with-the-right-pricing-strategy","question":"What platforms does Boulevard support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Boulevard, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.joinblvd.com/blog/drive-salon-revenue-with-the-right-pricing-strategy","question":"Can Boulevard be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 15 integrations for Boulevard, including Google, Affirm, Klarna, Apple Calendar, Facebook, Green Circle Salons, Instagram and Okta, plus 7 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.joinblvd.com/blog/drive-salon-revenue-with-the-right-pricing-strategy","question":"What does Boulevard integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for Boulevard. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Boulevard not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.joinblvd.com","question":"What security certifications does Boulevard have?","confidence":0.48},{"answer":"Boulevard is available in the United States. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.joinblvd.com/blog/gender-neutral-pricing-salons","question":"Where is Boulevard available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"DaySmart Salon integrates with QuickBooks Online to automatically sync salon transactions, payments, and financial data, streamlining bookkeeping and tax preparation. It is indexed under Salon Spa Management.","source":"https://www.saloniris.com","question":"What is Salon Iris?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Salon Iris is a paid product; published pricing starts at $29 per month. It is sold across 5 plans (Basic, Deluxe, Deluxe Growth and Premium). There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.daysmart.com/salon/pricing/","question":"How much does Salon Iris cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Salon Iris supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.saloniris.com","question":"What platforms does Salon Iris support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Salon Iris, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.saloniris.com","question":"Can Salon Iris be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Salon Iris, including QuickBooks Online, Instagram, Facebook and Google Business. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.saloniris.com","question":"What does Salon Iris integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Salon Iris is available in the United States. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.saloniris.com","question":"Where is Salon Iris available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A software platform that provides appointment scheduling, online booking, POS payments, customer communication, and loyalty programs for salons, spas, medspas, and similar service businesses. | DaySmart Salon integrates with QuickBooks Online to automatically sync salon transactions, payments, and financial data, streamlining bookkeeping and tax preparation. |
| features.capabilities | `{"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"flat_monthly","pci_dss_payment_gateway_compliance":false,"chemical_color_formula_history_notes":true,"med_spa_hipaa_compliance_and_emr_forms":true,"pos_checkout_retail_inventory_and_tips":true,"loyalty_points_and_gift_card_management":true,"no_show_protection_and_cancellation_fees":false,"automated_sms_email_appointment_reminders":true,"stylist_commission_and_booth_rent_payroll":false,"resource_and_room_scheduling_massage_rooms":true,"online_booking_widget_and_instagram_integration":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"per_stylist_seat","chemical_color_formula_history_notes":true,"pos_checkout_retail_inventory_and_tips":true,"loyalty_points_and_gift_card_management":true,"no_show_protection_and_cancellation_fees":true,"automated_sms_email_appointment_reminders":true,"stylist_commission_and_booth_rent_payroll":true,"resource_and_room_scheduling_massage_rooms":true,"online_booking_widget_and_instagram_integration":true}` |
| integrations.count | 14 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Affirm"},{"name":"Klarna"},{"name":"Apple Calendar","native":true,"category":"calendar","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"category":"social_media","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Calendar","native":true,"category":"calendar","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Green Circle Salons","native":true,"category":"sustainability"},{"name":"Instagram","native":true,"category":"social_media","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Okta","native":true,"category":"authentication","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"OPERA","native":true,"category":"property_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"QuickBooks Online","native":true,"category":"accounting","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"REACH.ai","native":true,"category":"booking","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Google Business Profile","native":true,"category":"booking","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Shopify","native":true,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Vish","native":true,"category":"color_management","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Widewail","native":true,"category":"reviews","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Zapier","native":true,"category":"automation","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Facebook Book Now","native":true,"category":"booking","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Instagram Book Now","native":true,"category":"booking","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Okta SSO","native":true,"category":"identity"},{"name":"OPERA PMS","native":true},{"name":"Reserve with Google","native":true,"category":"booking","direction":"inbound"}]` | `[{"name":"QuickBooks Online"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Google Business"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Essentials","summary":"$143/month per location","features":["Up to 5 providers","250 free texts","1000 free email blasts","50 GB storage"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":143,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Small teams with simple operations and 1 single location","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"texts":"250/month","storage":"50 GB","providers":"5","email_blasts":"1000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premier","summary":"$234/month per location (normally $293, limited-time offer)","features":["Unlimited professionals","2500 free texts","10000 free email blasts","100 GB storage","Forms add-on"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":234,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Growing businesses with 1 or more locations","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"texts":"2500/month","storage":"100 GB","email_blasts":"10000/month","professionals":"Unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing—book consultation","features":["Bespoke pricing","Advanced APIs","Enterprise-grade integrations"],"description":"Large operations with customized requirements","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Forms add-on"}],"summary":"From $143/month per location. No free tier.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.joinblvd.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T21:41:28.917Z","startingPrice":{"amount":143,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$29/month, 1 user","features":["Online Booking","Appointment Confirmations","Instagram & Facebook Booking","Payment Processing","Online Deposits"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"text_messages":"500/month","email_messages":"1000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Deluxe","summary":"$69/month, 3 users","features":["Everything in Basic","Online Gift Cards","Digital Forms","Client Loyalty System","Basic Payroll","Email Marketing"],"minSeats":3,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":69,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"text_messages":"1000/month","email_messages":"5000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Deluxe Growth","summary":"$149/month","features":["Everything in Deluxe","Text Marketing","Two-Way Texting","Reputation Management"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":149,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"text_messages":"2500/month","email_messages":"10000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$199/month, 6 users","features":["Everything in Deluxe Growth","QuickBooks Connect","Increased Text/Email Plan"],"minSeats":6,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":199,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"text_messages":"5000/month","email_messages":"20000/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Unlimited","summary":"Contact for pricing, unlimited users","features":["Everything in Premium","Unlimited Users","Expense Tracking","Advanced Payroll","Commission Tracking","Unlimited Training","Email & Chat Support","Phone Support"],"contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Website Builder"},{"name":"Online Review Management"},{"name":"Additional Users","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $29/month. Free 14-day trial.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.daysmart.com/salon/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T21:13:45.480Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | high | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":143,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":29,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.joinblvd.com/podcasts/trust-over-transactions-your-client-retention-playbook | - |

## Capabilities (Salon Spa Management)

| Capability | Boulevard | Salon Iris |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Online booking widget and instagram integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated SMS email appointment reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylist commission and booth rent payroll | ✗ | ✓ |
| Chemical color formula history notes | ✓ | ✓ |
| POS checkout retail inventory and tips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resource and room scheduling massage rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| No show protection and cancellation fees | ✗ | ✓ |
| Loyalty points and gift card management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Med spa HIPAA compliance and EMR forms | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | ✗ | - |
| PCI DSS payment gateway compliance | ✗ | - |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly | Per stylist seat |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:14:53.065Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*