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Salon Iris vs SimpleSalon

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Salon Iris

Beauty

Complete salon & spa management

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SimpleSalon

Beauty

Powerful yet simple salon software

From
$20/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; SimpleSalon the $20 Starter plan includes no SMS credits and charges 14 cents per SMS
  • They diverge on capability: Salon Iris covers Client management, SimpleSalon covers Client database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Salon Iris and SimpleSalon actually diverge.

Attributes where Salon Iris and SimpleSalon differ
AttributeSalon IrisSimpleSalon
Starting price$29/month$20/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19992010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Salon Iris

  • Client management
  • Inventory management
  • Marketing tools
  • Payroll reports
  • Mobile access
  • QuickBooks
  • Constant Contact
  • Google Calendar

Only in SimpleSalon

  • Client database
  • Stock management
  • Marketing automation
  • Reporting
  • Mobile apps
  • Xero
  • MYOB
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Online booking
  • Mailchimp
  • 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 SimpleSalon
  • Salon point of sale and inventorynot SimpleSalon
  • Stylist payroll and commission trackingnot SimpleSalon

SimpleSalon

  • Appointment booking and rostering for hair and beauty salonsnot Salon Iris
  • Salon point of sale, stock and client historynot Salon Iris
  • SMS appointment reminders and marketing to salon clientsnot 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

SimpleSalon

  • The $20 Starter plan includes no SMS credits and charges 14 cents per SMS
  • Pricing is charged per operator, capped at 7 operators, so a two person salon pays twice the listed rate
  • SMS remains chargeable on every plan once the included 200 credits per operator on Pro or 300 on Max are used, at 10 and 9 cents each
  • The free trial runs 14 days

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

SimpleSalon

$20/month
  • Starter$20/month
    • 0 SMS included
    • Additional SMS: $0.14 each
    • No new client fees
  • Pro$34/month
    • Most Popular option
    • 200 SMS per operator included
    • Additional SMS: $0.10 each
  • Max$41/month
    • 300 SMS per operator included
    • Additional SMS: $0.09 each
    • WhatsApp access included

Which should you pick?

Choose Salon Iris if

  • You need client management.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
Salon Iris review

Choose SimpleSalon if

  • You need client database.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want stock management.
SimpleSalon review

Questions people ask

Is Salon Iris or SimpleSalon better?
Neither clearly leads. Salon Iris starts at $29/month and SimpleSalon at $20/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Salon Iris or SimpleSalon?
Salon Iris starts at $29/month and SimpleSalon at $20/month.
Does Salon Iris or SimpleSalon run on more platforms?
Salon Iris runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. SimpleSalon runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 SimpleSalon is typically brought in for.
What can Salon Iris do that SimpleSalon cannot?
Salon Iris covers Client management, Inventory management, Marketing tools, Payroll reports. SimpleSalon covers Client database, Stock management, Marketing automation, Reporting. Both handle Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Online booking, Mailchimp.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Salon 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.

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SimpleSalon: How much does Simple Salon cost?

Simple Salon offers three plans starting at $20/month for Starter, $34/month for Pro (most popular), and $41/month for Max. Yearly billing saves 2 months' cost. Pricing scales with operator count but caps at 7+ operator rates.

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Salon 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.

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SimpleSalon: Is there a Simple Salon free trial?

Yes. Simple Salon offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

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Salon 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.

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SimpleSalon: What is included in SMS credits?

SMS allowances are pooled account-wide, not locked to individual operators, and can be used for appointment reminders and marketing messages. The Starter plan includes 0 SMS, Pro includes 200 per operator, and Max includes 300 per operator.

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Salon 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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SimpleSalon: Are there contracts or setup fees for Simple Salon?

No. Simple Salon has no contracts, no fixed-term requirements, and no sign-up fees.

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