# DaySmart Salon vs Salon Iris

| Attribute | DaySmart Salon | Salon Iris |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 25.9 (41% (low)) | 62.9 (28% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A comprehensive business management platform designed to streamline salon operations through appointment scheduling, automated client reminders, integrated payment processing, and performance reporting. Supports various salon types including hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, and skin clinics. | An integrated platform for salons that handles appointment scheduling, online booking, payment processing, automated reminders, staff payroll management, and business performance reporting. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pci_dss_payment_gateway_compliance":true,"med_spa_hipaa_compliance_and_emr_forms":false,"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}` | `{"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 | 4 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Google Business"},{"name":"WePay"}]` | `[{"name":"QuickBooks Online"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Google Business"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.daysmart.com/salon","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T15:36:40.694Z"}` | `{"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 | unknown | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":29,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.pci | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Salon Spa Management)

| Capability | DaySmart Salon | 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 | - | Per stylist seat |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:22:57.756Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*