--- title: "Best DaySmart Salon Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to DaySmart Salon? Find out how DaySmart Salon stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/9167/DaySmart-Salon/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" --- # DaySmart Salon alternatives Last updated on September 16th, 2026 The best DaySmart Salon alternatives are Mangomint (best overall), Goldie (best free plan), Fresha (best budget option), and Vagaro (most reviewed). Together they hold 6,622 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.7 to 5.0 out of 5. DaySmart Salon itself holds 4.4 out of 5 across 411 reviews. [DaySmart Salon](https://www.capterra.com/p/9167/DaySmart-Salon/)[4.4(411) - Ease of use4.4 - Customer service4.3 - Features4.3 - Value for money4.2](https://www.capterra.com/p/9167/DaySmart-Salon/reviews/) [4.4(411)](https://www.capterra.com/p/9167/DaySmart-Salon/reviews/)$29.00 /mo5/5 Key Features: - Appointment Scheduling - Client Management - Confirmations/Reminders - For Barbershops - Point of Sale (POS) [View Profile](https://www.capterra.com/p/9167/DaySmart-Salon/) ## Top alternatives DaySmart Salon alternatives compared | Product | vs Main | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | Visit vendor website | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mangomint](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/)[5.0(345)
- Ease of use4.9
- Customer service5.0
- Features4.8
- Value for money4.8](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/reviews/) | 0.6 | 4.9(345) | $130.00 /user/mo | 5/5
Key Features:
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- For Barbershops
- Point of Sale (POS) | | | [Vagaro](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/)[4.7(3658)
- Ease of use4.6
- Customer service4.6
- Features4.5
- Value for money4.6](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/reviews/) | 0.3 | 4.6(3658) | $23.99 /mo | 5/5
Key Features:
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- For Barbershops
- Point of Sale (POS) | | | [Boulevard](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/)[4.6(389)
- Ease of use4.6
- Customer service4.7
- Features4.4
- Value for money4.5](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/reviews/) | 0.2 | 4.6(389) | $159.00 /mo | 5/5
Key Features:
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- For Barbershops
- Point of Sale (POS) | | | [Fresha](https://www.capterra.com/p/142138/Shedul-com/)[4.8(1447)
- Ease of use4.8
- Customer service4.8
- Features4.7
- Value for money4.8](https://www.capterra.com/p/142138/Shedul-com/reviews/) | 0.4 | 4.8(1447) | $14.95 /user/mo | 5/5
Key Features:
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- For Barbershops
- Point of Sale (POS) | | | [Meevo](https://www.capterra.com/p/172058/Meevo-2/)[4.4(278)
- Ease of use4.3
- Customer service4.6
- Features4.3
- Value for money4.3](https://www.capterra.com/p/172058/Meevo-2/reviews/) | 0.0 | 4.3(278) | — | 4/5
Key Features:
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- For Barbershops
- Point of Sale (POS) | | | [GlossGenius](https://www.capterra.com/p/174830/GlossGenius/)[4.8(349)
- Ease of use4.8
- Customer service4.7
- Features4.7
- Value for money4.7](https://www.capterra.com/p/174830/GlossGenius/reviews/) | 0.4 | 4.8(349) | $24.00 /mo | 5/5
Key Features:
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- For Barbershops
- Point of Sale (POS) | | | [Insight](https://www.capterra.com/p/10010537/Insight-Salon-Software/)[4.4(135)
- Ease of use4.3
- Customer service4.6
- Features4.1
- Value for money4.4](https://www.capterra.com/p/10010537/Insight-Salon-Software/reviews/) | 0.0 | 4.3(135) | $25.00 /mo | 5/5
Key Features:
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- For Barbershops
- Point of Sale (POS) | | | [Goldie](https://www.capterra.com/p/268055/Goldie/)[4.8(1172)
- Ease of use4.8
- Customer service4.7
- Features4.6
- Value for money4.6](https://www.capterra.com/p/268055/Goldie/reviews/) | 0.4 | 4.8(1172) | $19.99 /mo | 5/5
Key Features:
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- For Barbershops
- Point of Sale (POS) | | | [Aura Salonware](https://www.capterra.com/p/181855/SalonOS/)[4.5(84)
- Ease of use4.6
- Customer service4.5
- Features4.4
- Value for money4.4](https://www.capterra.com/p/181855/SalonOS/reviews/) | 0.1 | 4.6(84) | $149.00 /mo | 4/5
Key Features:
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- For Barbershops
- Point of Sale (POS) | [View Profile](https://www.capterra.com/p/181855/SalonOS/) | | [ZENOTI](https://www.capterra.com/p/131057/ZENOTI/)[4.4(1291)
- Ease of use4.3
- Customer service4.6
- Features4.3
- Value for money4.3](https://www.capterra.com/p/131057/ZENOTI/reviews/) | 0.0 | 4.3(1291) | $300.00 /mo | 5/5
Key Features:
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- For Barbershops
- Point of Sale (POS) | [View Profile](https://www.capterra.com/p/131057/ZENOTI/) | ## Top Free alternatives to DaySmart Salon The best free alternatives to DaySmart Salon are Mangomint, Vagaro, and Fresha — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. [Mangomint](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/)[5.0(345)](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/reviews/) Pricing Free options Free trialFree version Starting price $130.00/user/mo [Vagaro](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/)[4.7(3658)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/reviews/) Pricing Free options Free trialFree version Starting price $23.99/mo [Fresha](https://www.capterra.com/p/142138/Shedul-com/)[4.8(1447)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142138/Shedul-com/reviews/) Pricing Free options Free trialFree version Starting price $14.95/user/mo ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated DaySmart Salon alternatives are Mangomint (4.9), Fresha (4.7), and GlossGenius (4.7). [Mangomint](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/)[5.0(345)](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/reviews/) 318 SMB reviewers say Overall rating [4.9(318)](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/reviews/) Ease of use [4.9(318)](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/reviews/) KL Katie L.Verified LinkedIn User Practice Manager, 11 - 50 employees “We don't ever hear complaints from our patients regarding booking appointments online or the text messages that Mangomint sends out for us.” March 30, 2026 [Fresha](https://www.capterra.com/p/142138/Shedul-com/)[4.8(1447)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142138/Shedul-com/reviews/) 488 SMB reviewers say Overall rating [4.7(488)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142138/Shedul-com/reviews/) Ease of use [4.8(488)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142138/Shedul-com/reviews/) LK Lucy K.Verified LinkedIn User Company director, 2 - 10 employees “ease of use, online booking features and accessibility.” December 15, 2023 [GlossGenius](https://www.capterra.com/p/174830/GlossGenius/)[4.8(349)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174830/GlossGenius/reviews/) 69 SMB reviewers say Overall rating [4.7(69)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174830/GlossGenius/reviews/) Ease of use [4.8(69)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174830/GlossGenius/reviews/) VA Valentina A.Verified User Owner, 2 - 10 employees “For a larger spa I found there to be lots of features lacking.” December 11, 2025 ## Why do teams switch from DaySmart Salon? Of the 29 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from DaySmart Salon, the most common destinations were Vagaro, Mangomint, Boulevard, and ZENOTI. ### What users preferred [4.7(3658)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/reviews/) 13reviewers JG John G.Verified LinkedIn User Owner and CFO, 11 - 50 employees “We were looking for a better online booking platform” December 9, 2025 [5.0(345)](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/reviews/) 8reviewers NS Nicky S.Verified LinkedIn User Lead Development Specialist, 11 - 50 employees “Daysmart was extremely slow for our busy day and medical spa.” September 22, 2025 [4.6(389)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/reviews/) 4reviewers JB James B.Verified LinkedIn User Owner & Managing Director, 11 - 50 employees “The software I inherited was over 10 yrs old on a Windows 7 machine. It was not connected to the internet for management outside the salon and generally the data was not accurate. We needed a cloud based solution and one with built in payments and online booking. I reviewed 6 solutions in depth with demos and by far Boulevard was the best.” September 28, 2021 [ZENOTI](https://www.capterra.com/p/131057/ZENOTI/)[4.4(1291)](https://www.capterra.com/p/131057/ZENOTI/reviews/) 4reviewers cb colleen b.Verified User Clinic director, 11 - 50 employees “New \[sensitive content hidden\] made this decision to make the change” January 6, 2026 ## Find software for your specific use case [Vagaro](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/)[4.7(3658)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/reviews/) [Fresha](https://www.capterra.com/p/142138/Shedul-com/)[4.8(1447)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142138/Shedul-com/reviews/) [You'reOnTime](https://www.capterra.com/p/133033/You-reOnTime/)[4.9(47)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133033/You-reOnTime/reviews/) [Mangomint](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/)[5.0(345)](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/reviews/) [Vagaro](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/)[4.7(3658)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153752/Vagaro/reviews/) [Boulevard](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/)[4.6(389)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/reviews/) [Boulevard](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/)[4.6(389)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180087/Boulevard/reviews/) [Mangomint](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/)[5.0(345)](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/reviews/) [Meevo](https://www.capterra.com/p/172058/Meevo-2/)[4.4(278)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172058/Meevo-2/reviews/) [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/)[4.3(716)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/reviews/) [NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/)[4.2(2071)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/reviews/) [Avalara](https://www.capterra.com/p/75673/AvaTax/)[4.0(357)](https://www.capterra.com/p/75673/AvaTax/reviews/) [See full list](https://www.capterra.com/barbershop-software/)