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DaySmart Salon vs Future

DaySmart Salon logo

DaySmart Salon

Software

Intelligent salon and spa business platform

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Future logo

Future

Software

Your personal trainer in your pocket

From
$199/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DaySmart Salon the $29 per month Basic plan includes only 1 user and excludes resource management, packages, memberships, payroll and digital forms; Future high monthly cost: $199/month is significantly more expensive than app-only alternatives and self-directed programs
  • They diverge on capability: DaySmart Salon covers Online booking, Future covers Dedicated personal trainer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DaySmart Salon and Future actually diverge.

Attributes where DaySmart Salon and Future differ
AttributeDaySmart SalonFuture
Starting price$99/month$199/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android
Founded20102017

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in DaySmart Salon

  • Online booking
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Client management
  • Marketing automation
  • Business analytics

Only in Future

  • Dedicated personal trainer
  • Custom workout plans
  • Real-time accountability
  • Weekly plan adjustments
  • Trainer messaging
  • Apple Watch
  • Apple Health
  • Apple-watch support

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

DaySmart Salon

  • Appointment booking and staff scheduling for hair and beauty salonsnot Future
  • Salon point of sale with packages and membershipsnot Future
  • Commission based stylist payroll and expense trackingnot Future
  • Client reminders and marketing by text and emailnot Future

Future

  • Workout trackingnot DaySmart Salon
  • Nutrition managementnot DaySmart Salon
  • Health monitoringnot DaySmart Salon
  • Fitness coachingnot DaySmart Salon
  • Wellness improvementnot DaySmart Salon

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

DaySmart Salon

  • The $29 per month Basic plan includes only 1 user and excludes resource management, packages, memberships, payroll and digital forms
  • Extra users cost $9 per month each on Deluxe, Deluxe Growth and Premium
  • Messaging is metered per plan: 500 texts and 1,000 emails per month on Basic, 1,000 texts and 5,000 emails on Deluxe, 5,000 texts and 20,000 emails at the top tier
  • Text marketing, two way texting, reputation management and the website builder are paid add ons whose prices are not published
  • Expense tracking, advanced payroll, commission tracking, sliding scale commissions and overtime rules are limited to Premium Growth
  • Premium Growth is custom priced with no published rate

Future

  • High monthly cost: $199/month is significantly more expensive than app-only alternatives and self-directed programs
  • No real-time coaching: lacks in-workout guidance from coaches during actual training sessions
  • Limited customer support: email-only support model without phone or chat options for immediate assistance
  • Requires wearable for full tracking: relies on Apple Watch or smartwatch for comprehensive activity and heart rate data
  • Binding coach relationship: switching coaches or ending relationships may impact workout continuity

Pricing, plan by plan

DaySmart Salon

$99/month
  • Starter$99/month
    • Online booking
    • Scheduling
    • Client management
  • Professional$199/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • POS
    • Inventory
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom solutions
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Future

$199/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Future review.

Which should you pick?

Choose DaySmart Salon if

  • You need online booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want appointment scheduling.

Choose Future if

  • You need dedicated personal trainer.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want custom workout plans.

Questions people ask

Is DaySmart Salon or Future better?
Neither clearly leads. DaySmart Salon starts at $99/month and Future at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DaySmart Salon or Future?
DaySmart Salon starts at $99/month and Future at $199/month.
Does DaySmart Salon or Future run on more platforms?
DaySmart Salon runs on Web, Ios, Android. Future runs on iOS, Android.
What is DaySmart Salon best used for?
DaySmart Salon is most often used for appointment booking and staff scheduling for hair and beauty salons, salon point of sale with packages and memberships, commission based stylist payroll and expense tracking, client reminders and marketing by text and email. Of those, appointment booking and staff scheduling for hair and beauty salons and salon point of sale with packages and memberships are not what Future is typically brought in for.
What can DaySmart Salon do that Future cannot?
DaySmart Salon covers Online booking, Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory management. Future covers Dedicated personal trainer, Custom workout plans, Real-time accountability, Weekly plan adjustments. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Future: How much does Future personal training cost?

Future Pro membership costs $199 per month for one-on-one personal training with a certified coach. First-time users can access the first month at a discounted rate through affiliate links.

Source
Future: Do Future coaches provide form feedback?

Yes, users can record and submit exercise videos to their coach, who will provide personalized form corrections and technique feedback for proper exercise execution.

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Future: Does Future work with wearables like Apple Watch?

Yes, Future integrates with Apple Watch, smartwatches, and can cast workouts to TV. The app tracks activity and heart rate data through wearable devices.

Source
Future: How often are Future workouts updated?

Future coaches deliver customized weekly workouts by Sunday that adapt to travel, injuries, or schedule changes. Coaches also provide ongoing daily motivation and track workout completion.

Source

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