Beauty · head to head
Belliata vs Salon Iris
The short version
- Only Belliata has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Belliata an archive capture of belliata.com/pricing from 11 December 2023 shows a Free plan (forever, no cost) as one of the named tiers, but the paid tier prices rendered as unreadable/broken text in the captured HTML so no paid figure can be quoted; Salon Iris saloniris.com/pricing returns a 301 redirect to daysmart.com/salon/pricing; the product is sold as DaySmart Salon
- They diverge on capability: Belliata covers Calendar management, Salon Iris covers Appointment scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Belliata and Salon Iris actually diverge.
| Attribute | Belliata | Salon Iris |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $29/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Windows, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 1999 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Beauty).
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 Belliata
- Calendar management
- Client database
- Marketing automation
- Business analytics
- Staff management
- Custom branding
- Multi-language support
Only in Salon Iris
- Appointment scheduling
- Client management
- Point of sale
- Inventory management
- Marketing tools
- Payroll reports
- Mobile access
- QuickBooks
Both cover
- Online booking
- Google Calendar
- SSL encryption
- Data backup
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Belliata
- Premium booking experiencenot Salon Iris
- Client marketingnot Salon Iris
- Business growthnot Salon Iris
- European compliancenot Salon Iris
Salon Iris
- Salon appointment scheduling and client recordsnot Belliata
- Salon point of sale and inventorynot Belliata
- Stylist payroll and commission trackingnot Belliata
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Belliata
- An archive capture of belliata.com/pricing from 11 December 2023 shows a Free plan (forever, no cost) as one of the named tiers, but the paid tier prices rendered as unreadable/broken text in the captured HTML so no paid figure can be quoted
Salon Iris
- saloniris.com/pricing returns a 301 redirect to daysmart.com/salon/pricing; the product is sold as DaySmart Salon
- The $29 per month entry plan includes only 1 user and excludes resource management, packages, memberships, payroll and digital forms
- Additional users cost $9 per month each
- Text and email volumes are capped per plan, starting at 500 texts and 1,000 emails per month
- Text marketing, two way texting, reputation management and the website builder are separately priced add ons
Pricing, plan by plan
Belliata
Free- FreeFree
- Online booking
- Calendar management
- Basic client management
- Professional$39/month
- All Free features
- Marketing tools
- Advanced analytics
Salon Iris
$29/month- Basic$29/month
- Appointment booking
- Client database
- Basic POS
- Deluxe$59/month
- Everything in Basic
- Online booking
- Marketing tools
- Premier$109/month
- Everything in Deluxe
- Advanced reports
- Multi-location
Which should you pick?
Choose Belliata if
- You need calendar management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want client database.
Choose Salon Iris if
- You need appointment scheduling.
- You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
- You also want client management.
Questions people ask
- Is Belliata or Salon Iris better?
- Neither clearly leads. Belliata starts at Free and Salon Iris at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Belliata or Salon Iris?
- Belliata has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Belliata and $29/month for Salon Iris.
- Does Belliata or Salon Iris run on more platforms?
- Belliata runs on Web, Ios, Android. Salon Iris runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Belliata for free?
- Yes. Belliata has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Salon Iris starts at $29/month.
- What is Belliata best used for?
- Belliata is most often used for premium booking experience, client marketing, business growth, european compliance. Of those, premium booking experience and client marketing are not what Salon Iris is typically brought in for.
- What can Belliata do that Salon Iris cannot?
- Belliata covers Calendar management, Client database, Marketing automation, Business analytics. Salon Iris covers Appointment scheduling, Client management, Point of sale, Inventory management. Both handle Online booking, Google Calendar, Facebook, SSL encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Belliata: Where can I find Belliata's pricing information?
Pricing details are not listed on the main website. Customers can download the mobile app or contact the company directly to learn about pricing options.
SourceSalon Iris: How much does DaySmart Salon cost?
DaySmart Salon (formerly Salon Iris) does not publish specific pricing on its website. Customers must either start a free trial or contact the sales team at +1 (800) 527-7600 to receive pricing information.
SourceBelliata: Is there a free trial?
The website does not mention a free trial or free options. Information about trial availability would require contacting the company or downloading the app.
SourceSalon Iris: Does DaySmart Salon offer a free trial?
Yes, DaySmart Salon offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Start the trial at https://app.daysmart.com or link to their pricing page to sign up.
SourceBelliata: Do professionals need to pay to list on Belliata?
Pricing and payment details are not disclosed on the website. The site promotes features like increased client bookings and reduced no-shows, but whether these require payment is not specified.
SourceSalon Iris: How can I get DaySmart Salon pricing?
To obtain pricing information, either start the 14-day free trial or contact sales at +1 (800) 527-7600 (Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 8 PM ET). Sales email is available through their contact form.
SourceSalon Iris: Does DaySmart Salon have a pricing calculator?
Yes, DaySmart Salon offers an ROI calculator tool to help determine the potential value and return on investment. Calculate the value using their calculator available on the sales page.
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