DaySmart Salon
Online Booking & Scheduling
Salon booking software with four published tiers, payroll and commission tracking. Salon Iris now redirects here.
From $29 / monthFree trialBuilt for beauty
Staff, Commissions & Payroll Software
Which Salon Software Handles Commissions and Payroll?
Several sell payroll as an add-on: Vagaro at $34 a month plus $5 per employee, GlossGenius at $40 plus $6 per seat, Mangomint at $50 plus $8 per worker, and Square Payroll from $35 plus $6 per person paid. DaySmart Salon lists commission tracking, and GlossGenius puts custom commissions on its Platinum plan.
Salons pay in ways general payroll tools handle badly: service and retail commission tiers, product cost deductions, tips and hourly minimums. Software that calculates commission from the actual tickets saves hours each pay period and avoids arguments.
Quick Shortlist
- Lowest published plan: GlossGenius, $28 / month
- Free plan: Square Appointments
- 1 of 7 show no verified price: ask for a written quote.
Compare 7 Products
| Tool | Lowest Published Price | Pricing Model | Free Option | Built For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaySmart Salon | From $29 / month | Subscription | Free trial | Beauty |
| Fresha | Price not verified | Subscription | Free trial | Beauty |
| GlossGenius | From $28 / month | Subscription | Free trial | Beauty |
| Mangomint | From $120 / location / month + $10 per user | Subscription | Free trial | Beauty |
| Square Appointments | From $49 / location / month | Subscription | Free plan | General |
| SQUIRE | From $30 / month | Subscription | Free trial | Beauty |
| Vagaro | From $30 / month (one location) | Subscription | Free trial | Beauty |
Listed alphabetically, not ranked. Compare these side by side.
Fresha
Online Booking & Scheduling
Booking, payments and team software for beauty and wellness, tied to a large consumer marketplace that charges a one-time fee for each brand-new client it sends.
Price not verifiedFree trialBuilt for beauty
GlossGenius
Online Booking & Scheduling
Booking website, payments and marketing for beauty pros, with separate plans for med spas and a built-in AI receptionist add-on.
From $28 / monthFree trialBuilt for beauty
Mangomint
Online Booking & Scheduling
Salon and spa software priced per location plus a small fee per user, with optional phone, marketing and payroll add-ons and no contracts.
From $120 / location / month + $10 per userFree trialBuilt for beauty
Square Appointments
Online Booking & Scheduling
Booking and payments from Square with a free plan for solo pros and paid plans per location, plus Square Payroll and hardware.
From $49 / location / monthFree planGeneral purpose
SQUIRE
Barbershops
Barbershop software with a plan for individual barbers and shop plans that add commission and rent collection.
From $30 / monthFree trialBuilt for beauty
Vagaro
Online Booking & Scheduling
All-in-one booking, payments and marketing software for salons, spas and barbers, with a consumer marketplace and a long list of paid add-ons.
From $30 / month (one location)Free trialBuilt for beauty
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What to Look For
- Tiered service and retail commission rules
- Tips paid through payroll or daily
- Product or back-bar cost deductions
- Payroll that files taxes, or a clean export to your accountant
Risks to Check
- Commission pay still has to meet minimum wage and overtime rules
- Payroll add-ons charge per person paid
- Booth renters are not employees: keep them out of payroll
Questions to Ask a Vendor
- Can commission depend on service category and sales level?
- Does payroll file federal and state taxes?
- What does it cost per person paid?
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