Booqinq
8.0#3 in nail salon softwareFrom €25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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DaySmart Salon
8.0#1 in salon website buildersFrom $29 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Booqinq | DaySmart Salon |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | The founder says a 2024 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships organizing project influenced the product's design. | DaySmart's About page says it has served small businesses since 1998 and lists Salon 2000 as launching in May 1998. |
| Founded | 2023 | 1998 |
| Online booking | Customers can book through a hosted page without installing an app or creating an account. | Clients can book through a salon website, Instagram, Facebook or Google Business listing at any time. |
| Payments | Stripe handles card data directly from the customer browser, while Booqinq adds no payment markup. | Integrated payments support contactless and mobile checkout with deposits generally reaching the account on the next business day. |
Booqinq plans
- FreeFree
- Solo€25 a month
- Pro€69 a month
- Business€129 a month
- AgencyPriced 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 Booqinq if…
Booqinq suits appointment-based businesses such as salons, barbershops, spas, tattoo studios, groomers, and massage therapists. It may suit operators who need bookings, staff scheduling, customer records, and payments in one service.
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.