Backbar Zen
6.5#33 in salon inventory management softwareFrom $9.99 a monthiOSWeb
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DaySmart Salon
8.0#1 in salon website buildersFrom $29 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Backbar Zen | DaySmart Salon |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | Inventory tools include real-time tracking, low-stock alerts, barcode scanning, supplier management, product usage analytics, and cost tracking. | Inventory features update stock in real time, issue low-stock alerts and report product usage and turnover. |
| Payments | Payment features include Apple Pay and credit card support, point of sale, tips, split payments, invoices, and transaction reporting. | Integrated payments support contactless and mobile checkout with deposits generally reaching the account on the next business day. |
| Product | Backbar Zen is an all-in-one salon management platform for booking clients, inventory, payments, and AI-powered business insights. | DaySmart Salon combines appointment scheduling, payments, communications, reporting and salon management in one system. |
Backbar Zen plans
- Basic$9.99 a month
- Pro$19.99 a month
- Platinum$39.99 a month
- Enterprise / CorporatePriced on request
DaySmart Salon plans
- Basic$29 a month
- Deluxe$69 a month
- Deluxe Growth$149 a month
- Premium$199 a month
- Premium GrowthPriced on request
Pick Backbar Zen if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick DaySmart Salon if…
DaySmart Salon is designed for salons, barbershops, skin clinics, independent stylists, and suite renters. Its online booking and staff-management tools may suit businesses that need appointment, payment, and workforce features together.