# DaySmart Salon vs Phorest Software Comparison

| | DaySmart Salon | Phorest Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 28 | 30 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (96.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (96.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $29.00 Per Month | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | DaySmart Salon | Phorest Software | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### DaySmart Salon

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: $29.00 Per Month

Description: Independent Service Provider

Key Features:
- Your very own personal assistant for bookings, communications, payments, and more!

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/daysmart-salon/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Phorest Software

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Spa and Salon Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DaySmart Salon** | 8.4/10 | 17 |
| **Phorest Software** | 7.0/10 | 5 |

#### Business Administration - Spa Management

| Feature | DaySmart Salon | Phorest Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Management** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Sales** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Commission Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Booth Rental Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reputation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reviews Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discount Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gift Card Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wait List Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Promotions Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Availability Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Appointment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Booking Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Practice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Staff Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing - Spa Management

| Feature | DaySmart Salon | Phorest Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Membership** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Review** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Automated Campaigns** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Guest Experience - Spa Management

| Feature | DaySmart Salon | Phorest Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Trends** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | DaySmart Salon | Phorest Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Online Booking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Point of Sale (POS)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Barbershops** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Loyalty Program** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Confirmations/Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Referral Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Location** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SOAP notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **In-Person Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Debit/Credit Card Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple User Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Availability Indicator** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transaction History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Appointments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Waitlist Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Salons and Spas** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Store** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcode/Ticket Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll & Commissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Spa and Salon Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spa-and-salon-management)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | DaySmart Salon | Phorest Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 96.3% | 96.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 3.7% | 3.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### DaySmart Salon

- **Consumer Services:** 40.7%
- **Cosmetics:** 25.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 14.8%
- **Retail:** 3.7%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.7%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 3.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.7%
- **Accounting:** 3.7%

#### Phorest Software

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 27.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 27.6%
- **Cosmetics:** 13.8%
- **Retail:** 10.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Hospitality:** 3.4%
- **Facilities Services:** 3.4%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.4%
- **Computer Software:** 3.4%
- **Accounting:** 3.4%

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## Top Discussions

### DaySmart Salon

No discussions available for this product.

### Phorest Software

- Title: [What happens if the Internet goes down? Will I still be able to access Phorest?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/wifi-internet) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Your Internet connection is highly unlikely to go down.

If it happens, you will be able to log onto the Phorest Go app from your phone or tablet using..."
- Title: [Will you train my team to use Phorest?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/training-b7de6d88-6e18-479a-aedf-4fbd4dac57f7) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. We will train your team for you.

We train everybody together to start. We also train owners and managers about more advanced features (like access..."
- Title: [What if I add new stylists or therapists to my team? Will you train them too?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/new-members-of-your-team) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. We will train them too.

Our promise is to get everyone on your team, at any stage of the adventure, confident, competent and at total ease with the..."
- Title: [Is Phorest just a software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/the-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No. It’s also a team dedicated to help YOU grow.

We train you to use the software, give you ideas for your marketing, teach you how to use our most..."
- Title: [Is my data secure with Phorest? Where is it stored?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/data-security-1748a6b3-6c69-4854-a4ef-06a3c89b36d2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Your data is stored in multiple data centres to provide high availability and redundancy in case of data centre failure. We employ the services of Amazon Web..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/daysmart-salon-vs-phorest-software)