The Best Salon POS Software with pricing.

Specialized POS software for salons allow users to simplify their salon operations. Salon POS software often includes salon-specific features to help you manage your salon, such as appointment booking, commissions, mobile invoicing, and retail features.

DaySmart Salon vs. Fresha vs. Vagaro:

Of our top 3 POS software providers, DaySmart Salon is the costlier option at $129.00 per month for unlimited users. Fresha is completely free to use and Vagaro is the more affordable option for a single user at $25.00 per month. However, Vagaro's price increases the more employees you have so, for more than 7 users, Vagaro ends up being $85.00 per month.

DaySmart Salon's Basic package gives users access to all the necessary scheduling, booking, and credit card processing software needed for salon management. However, advanced features such as payroll, employee management, and marketing require an upgrade to a more advanced package.

Fresha, on the other hand, features appointment scheduling, client management, online bookings, and POS on one platform for free. However, it is predominately a scheduling software and lacks some of the more advanced features that are available to users of DaySmart Salon.

Vagaro's pricing only differs based on the number of users, the available features stay the same. They offer all the basic tools required to successfully run a salon, spa, or fitness center.

Despite the higher cost, we chose DaySmart Salon as our top pick because it is a complete salon POS and business management system. Users will be hard-pressed to find a feature that DaySmart Salon is missing.

DaySmart Salon Deluxe vs. Fresha vs. Vagaro:

DaySmart Salon Deluxe is suitable for small businesses with 3 to 5 employees that are looking to grow. It includes some features that are not available on the Basic plan, such as client management and loyalty points, reporting and dashboard, and recurring email marketing.

However, all of these features are available on any of Vagaro's plans. Vagaro's pricing only changes according to the number of bookable staff who require their own calendar that a business has.

Fresha also does not change as they are a free scheduling app and, as such, is somewhat limited in its features. In this case, Fresha does not offer loyalty programs or marketing functions as can be found with DaySmart Salon Deluxe and Vagaro.

DaySmart Salon Premier vs. Vagaro:

DaySmart Salon Premier is best suited for medium to large salons that want to expand their brands and allows for an unlimited number of users. DaySmart Salon Premier offers all of the same features as DaySmart Salon Deluxe, the only change is the number of users.

Vagaro's features also remain the same, the pricing only changes based on the number of bookable staff who require their own calendar.

DaySmart Salon Platinum vs. Vagaro:

DaySmart Salon Professional is best suited to large salons and is available for an unlimited number of users. It offers additional features such as detailed payroll based on unique rates, commissions, and exceptions. Users can also access payroll reports and print payroll checks. DaySmart Salon Professional also connects multiple locations to allow for easier oversight.

Vagaro's pricing for more than 7 bookable staff who require their own calendars is fixed at $85.00 per month. Our research has found that additional staff (above 7) can be added at no extra cost and that there is no maximum limit on the number of staff that can be added.

Vagaro also features payroll but it is offered through integration with Gusto so users will be required to pay Gusto's monthly fee. Unlike DaySmart Salon, Vagaro is not suitable for overseeing multiple locations.