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Da Vinci Salon Software Alternative for 2026 — DoTheBeauty

Modern AI website + direct bookings + flat pricing. No desktop software required.

Where da-vinci Falls Short

Desktop-first software in a mobile world

Da Vinci SalonSoftware was built for desktop computers — the software runs locally on a Windows machine at your salon. If your clients expect to book from their phone at midnight, or if you want to check your calendar while travelling, you're out of luck. DoTheBeauty is cloud-based and fully mobile-optimised for both you and your clients.

No professional website included

Da Vinci offers a basic 'mini website' via kapperswebsite.nl — essentially a booking landing page. It is not a real salon website with your own branding, a photo gallery, service pages, and SEO. DoTheBeauty builds a full professional salon website in under 10 minutes using AI, included in every plan.

Per-seat pricing grows with your team

Da Vinci's team plans start at €48.50/mo and go up to €86/mo. If you want the complete solo plan with all modules, that's €61.50/mo for one stylist. DoTheBeauty Growth covers up to 8 team members for a flat €49/mo — no extra charge per stylist added.

No mixed bookings for multi-stylist appointments

When a client wants a colour treatment with one stylist and a cut with another — all in one visit — Da Vinci cannot schedule this automatically. You coordinate manually or ask the client to make two separate bookings. DoTheBeauty handles mixed bookings natively: clients pick their services and stylists, the system finds a shared time slot, and it's done in one flow.

NL-only focus — limited for international salons

Da Vinci was built for and around the Dutch market. Its VAT filing tools, admin modules, and support structures are designed specifically for Dutch regulations. If you run a salon outside the Netherlands — in London, Bali, Berlin, or anywhere else — Da Vinci is a product that was never designed for you. DoTheBeauty works across the EU, UK, and Southeast Asia.

Feature Comparison

Featureda-vinciDoTheBeauty
AI website builderNo — basic booking page only via kapperswebsite.nlYes — full salon website built in 10 minutes
Cloud-based (works on mobile)No — desktop Windows softwareYes — manage your salon from any device
Online booking (24/7)Yes — via Bjootify booking platformYes — all plans
Mixed bookings (multi-stylist, one visit)No — not supportedYes — standard feature
Flat-rate pricing (all staff included)No — per-seat pricing up to €86/mo for full team planYes — from €19.95/mo (up to 2 staff), €49/mo (up to 8), €79/mo (unlimited)
Custom domainNo — no custom domain for salon websiteYes — included on Growth and Pro plans
Reception dashboard (iPad/walk-ins)No — desktop-only interfaceYes — Growth plan and above
Commission on bookings0% direct; marketplace commission via Bjootify if used0% — always
International availabilityNo — Netherlands and Belgium focusedYes — EU, UK, Southeast Asia
Free trial30-day free trial7-day free trial

Pricing Comparison

Da Vinci SalonSoftware

Desktop software subscription — per location, multiple tiers

  • Desktop-only software — no cloud access, no mobile management
  • No professional AI website builder — only a basic booking landing page
  • No mixed bookings for multi-stylist appointments
  • NL/BE-focused — not designed for international salons
  • Per-module pricing: full features require higher-tier plans

DoTheBeauty

Starter€19.95/mo
Growth€49/mo
Pro€79/mo
  • 0% commission, ever
  • No hidden fees
  • Cancel anytime
  • 7-day free trial

How much does Da Vinci really cost you?

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With Da Vinci

Subscription27.95
Processing fees€1
Total / month€29

With DoTheBeauty

Growth plan49
Commission (0%)€0
Total / month49

ZZP EUR 27.95/mo. Team: Booking EUR 53.50, Plus EUR 81.50, VIP EUR 94.50. Da Vinci Pay terminal EUR 575 one-time + EUR 0.065/tx. SumUp alternative: 1.49%/tx. NL-only.

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Industry-first

One Booking. Multiple Stylists.

Your client wants a cut with Bonnie and a keratin treatment with Lisa. Traditional booking systems make them book twice. DoTheBeauty handles it in one seamless flow.

Traditional BookingDay View
B Bonnie
L Lisa
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Emma J.
Cut + Keratin
10:00 – 12:30 · 2h 30m
Idle
No bookings
1 client · 2h 30m · Lisa idle
With DoTheBeautyDay View
B Bonnie
L Lisa
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Emma J.
Cut & Colour
10:00 – 10:30
Sarah K.
Cut & Blowdry
11:00 – 12:30 · added
Emma J.
Keratin Treatment
10:30 – 12:00 · with Lisa
2 clients · same window · linked

Same 2.5 hours. Traditional booking: one client, one stylist blocked. DoTheBeauty: Emma's full multi-stylist appointment AND a second client in Bonnie's freed time.

Da Vinci or DoTheBeauty — which is right for your salon?

Da Vinci SalonSoftware is a deeply established product with 28 years in the Dutch market, strong admin tools, and genuinely loyal users. If your salon runs on complex NL VAT administration, needs treatment card depth, and already has a separate website solution — Da Vinci does the job. But if you want a salon website that actually looks professional and attracts clients via Google, an all-in-one platform that works on any device, and flat-rate pricing that doesn't punish you for growing your team — DoTheBeauty is the better fit. One subscription. Your AI-built website live in 10 minutes. 0% commission on every booking. Start your 7-day free trial and see the difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Da Vinci SalonSoftware?
Da Vinci SalonSoftware (dvi.nl) is a Dutch salon management software provider founded in 1997. It is a desktop-based Windows application used by over 2,400 salons in the Netherlands. It covers appointment management, POS, client records, VAT administration, inventory, and loyalty programmes. Da Vinci is well-regarded in the Dutch market, particularly for its customer support and administrative depth.
Why would I switch from Da Vinci to DoTheBeauty?
Three main reasons: First, DoTheBeauty includes a full AI-built salon website in every plan — Da Vinci only offers a basic booking landing page. Second, DoTheBeauty is cloud-based, so you manage your salon from any device, anywhere. Third, DoTheBeauty's flat-rate pricing (from €19.95/mo for up to 2 staff) is lower than Da Vinci's solo plan, and does not scale up per stylist added.
Does DoTheBeauty include a professional salon website?
Yes. Every DoTheBeauty plan includes an AI website builder that creates a complete salon website in under 10 minutes — with your services, team profiles, photo gallery, and online booking built in. Da Vinci offers only a basic booking page via kapperswebsite.nl, not a full branded website.
Can I use DoTheBeauty outside the Netherlands?
Yes. DoTheBeauty works across the EU, UK, and Southeast Asia. Da Vinci is built primarily for the Dutch and Belgian market — its admin tools and support are designed around Dutch regulations. If your salon is in London, Berlin, Bali, or anywhere outside NL/BE, DoTheBeauty is the better fit.
What are mixed bookings and does Da Vinci support them?
Mixed bookings let a client book services with multiple stylists in one appointment — for example, a colour treatment with one stylist and a cut with another, scheduled back-to-back in one visit. DoTheBeauty supports this natively. Da Vinci does not offer this functionality.
Does DoTheBeauty charge per team member?
No. DoTheBeauty uses flat-rate pricing that includes all your staff: Starter covers up to 2 team members (€19.95/mo), Growth covers up to 8 (€49/mo), and Pro covers unlimited staff (€79/mo). Da Vinci charges different rates based on the plan tier and number of users.
Does DoTheBeauty offer a free trial?
Yes — DoTheBeauty offers a 7-day free trial. You can build your salon website, set up bookings, and test all features before committing to a plan. Da Vinci offers a 30-day free trial.

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