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Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) alternative for most people is Fresha (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps.
Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) compared with 5 alternatives: Rosy Salon Software, SalonBiz, Vagaro, Fresha and Booksy.
Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29 per month for 1 user (Basic). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon)This tool | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Rosy Salon Software | Free trial · from $44/mo | Trial only | Web |
| SalonBiz | From $160/mo | No | Web, iOS |
| Vagaro | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fresha | Free trial · from $19.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Booksy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) starts at $29 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Vagaro and Fresha.
SalonBiz and Booksy score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon)
Rosy Salon Software
Cloud salon and spa scheduling, point of sale and retail stock
- Rosy Salon Software starts at $44 per month for 1 service provider.
- Rosy Salon Software lists no iOS and Android apps, which Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) has.
- Rosy Salon Software also covers inventory.
- Rosy Salon Software does not cover time clock and review collection, which Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) does.
Suits: Hair salons and spas that want checkout and stock in the same system as the calendar
SalonBiz
Salon software for commission-based teams, with Aveda integration
- SalonBiz starts at $160 per month and up, by number of service providers.
- SalonBiz lists no Android app, which Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) has.
- SalonBiz also covers shift scheduling and inventory.
- SalonBiz does not cover time clock, sMS marketing and review collection, which Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) does.
Suits: Multi-stylist salons that pay commission and want payroll in the system
Vagaro
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and studios
- Vagaro starts at $30 per month for 1 calendar, after $23.99 a month for the first 6 months.
- Vagaro also covers forms, payroll, inventory and class booking.
- Vagaro does not cover reports, time clock, sMS marketing and review collection, which Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
Fresha
Salon and spa booking with a consumer marketplace for new clients
- Fresha starts at $19.95 per month for one bookable team member (Independent).
- Fresha also covers shift scheduling and inventory.
- Fresha does not cover reports, time clock and sMS marketing, which Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) does.
Suits: Salons, barbers and spas that want low subscription costs
Booksy
Booking app and marketplace for barbers, salons and beauty pros
- Booksy starts at $29.99 per month, plus $20 per extra team member.
- Booksy also covers forms.
- Booksy does not cover reports, time clock and review collection, which Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) does.
Suits: Barbers and independent beauty pros who run their book from a phone
Limits worth knowing in Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon)
- The salon-iris address now redirects to DaySmart Salon, so this listing reads the DaySmart Salon pages.
- User counts are capped per plan: 1 on Basic, 3 on Deluxe and Deluxe Growth, 6 on Premium.
- Text marketing, two-way texting and reputation management need Deluxe Growth or above; on Basic, reputation management and the website builder are add-ons.
- Premium Growth has no published price.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon)?
The alternatives to Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) in this directory are Rosy Salon Software, SalonBiz, Vagaro, Fresha and Booksy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon).
Is there a free alternative to Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon)?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Rosy Salon Software, Vagaro, Fresha and Booksy offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.