Software · head to head
Salon Iris vs MyTime
The short version
- Only MyTime has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Salon Iris saloniris.com/pricing returns a 301 redirect to daysmart.com/salon/pricing; the product is sold as DaySmart Salon; MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
- They diverge on capability: Salon Iris covers Client management, MyTime covers Client database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Salon Iris and MyTime actually diverge.
| Attribute | Salon Iris | MyTime |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Ios, Android | Web, Mobile-responsive |
| Founded | 1999 | 2010 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Salon Iris
- Client management
- Point of sale
- Inventory management
- Payroll reports
- Mobile access
- QuickBooks
- Constant Contact
- Mailchimp
Only in MyTime
- Client database
- Email & SMS reminders
- Payment processing
- Custom branding
- Reporting
- Stripe
- Mobile-responsive support
Both cover
- Appointment scheduling
- Marketing tools
- Online booking
- Google Calendar
- PCI DSS
- SSL encryption
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Salon Iris
- Salon appointment scheduling and client recordsnot MyTime
- Salon point of sale and inventorynot MyTime
- Stylist payroll and commission trackingnot MyTime
MyTime
- Appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locationsnot Salon Iris
- Point of sale and integrated payments at the counternot Salon Iris
- Staff scheduling and labour forecastingnot Salon Iris
- Email, SMS and push marketing to clientsnot Salon Iris
- Loyalty, referral and membership programmesnot Salon Iris
- Multi-location reporting for a franchise groupnot Salon Iris
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
MyTime
- Aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
- Pricing is not published
Pricing, plan by plan
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
MyTime
Free- FreeFree
- Online booking
- Client management
- Email reminders
- Professional$39/month
- Everything in Free
- Custom branding
- Marketing tools
Which should you pick?
Choose Salon Iris if
- You need client management.
- You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
- You also want point of sale.
Choose MyTime if
- You need client database.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want email & sms reminders.
Questions people ask
- Is Salon Iris or MyTime better?
- Neither clearly leads. Salon Iris starts at $29/month and MyTime at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Salon Iris or MyTime?
- MyTime has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Salon Iris and Free for MyTime.
- Does Salon Iris or MyTime run on more platforms?
- Salon Iris runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- Can I use MyTime for free?
- Yes. MyTime has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Salon Iris starts at $29/month.
- What is Salon Iris best used for?
- Salon Iris is most often used for salon appointment scheduling and client records, salon point of sale and inventory, stylist payroll and commission tracking. Of those, salon appointment scheduling and client records and salon point of sale and inventory are not what MyTime is typically brought in for.
- What can Salon Iris do that MyTime cannot?
- Salon Iris covers Client management, Point of sale, Inventory management, Payroll reports. MyTime covers Client database, Email & SMS reminders, Payment processing, Custom branding. Both handle Appointment scheduling, Marketing tools, Online booking, Google Calendar.