SupaDay vs Zota POS
Zota bundles hardware, software, and payment processing. SupaDay runs on any device you already own.
- 30 days free
- No credit card
- No contracts
SupaDay- $0hardware purchase required
- $99/mofor 10 staff with turn tracker
- Any devicephone, tablet or computer
The short answer
Why salons choose SupaDay over Zota POS
- No hardware purchase — Zota requires a POS terminal package (price not published)
- Works on any device — Zota is designed for their proprietary Android hardware
- Turn tracker on Grow ($99/mo cap) — Zota requires Elite ($199/mo)
- Dedicated multi-location management (Business plan) — Zota has no documented multi-location tools
- Full change history — Zota doesn't offer one
- QR code check-in — Zota only supports tablet kiosk check-in
Pricing
What you’ll pay: SupaDay vs Zota POS
Published prices, side by side. Green marks where SupaDay saves you money.
SupaDay- Starting price
- $14/user/mo (Grow)
- Free (limited) / $49/mo (Basic)
- Team of 5
- ~$70/mo
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- Team of 10
- $99/mo (cap)
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- Unlimited staff
- $149/mo max (Business)
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- Multi-location
- Included on Business
- No dedicated tools
- Website
- Included on Business
- Included on Basic+ (design included)
- Free trial
- 30 days
- Free tier (limited POS only)
- Contract
- None
- Month-to-month
- Full features
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- $99-199/mo (Pro/Elite)
- Turn tracker
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- Elite only ($199/mo)
- Hardware
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- Required (price not published)
Competitor details come from their public websites and may have changed. Spot something out of date? Email [email protected].
Feature by feature
What’s included, side by side.
| Feature | SupaDay | Zota POS |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking | Yes | PartlyBasic+ only ($49/mo) |
| Calendar & scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Checkout | Yes | Yes |
| Walk-in turn tracker | Yes | PartlyElite only ($199/mo) |
| QR code check-in | Yes | NoTablet kiosk check-in only |
| SMS reminders included | Yes | Partly2¢/text on Free/Basic; 1,000-3,000 on Pro/Elite |
| Website builder | YesBusiness plan | PartlyBasic+; $199 domain transfer fee (waived after 12 months) |
| Commission tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Marketing campaigns | YesBusiness plan | PartlySocial posting on Pro ($99/mo); SEO on Elite ($199/mo) |
| Reviews & reputation | YesBusiness plan | PartlyNotifications on Pro ($99/mo); full management Elite only ($199/mo) |
| Multi-location management | YesBusiness plan | PartlyNo dedicated multi-location tools |
| Change history | Yes | No |
| Works on any device | Yes | NoDesigned for proprietary Android hardware |
| No hardware required | Yes | NoMust purchase POS terminal package |
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FAQ
SupaDay vs Zota POS: questions
Honest answers from our team. We keep these up to date as prices change.
Zota is a nail-salon-specific POS system that bundles hardware (21" touchscreen, check-in tablet, card reader) with software and payment processing. It’s popular with US nail salons.
Zota has a free tier (limited POS only), Basic at $49/mo, Pro at $99/mo, and Elite at $199/mo. The hardware package price is not published — you must contact sales. SupaDay starts at $14/user/mo with no hardware purchase required.
Yes, but only on the Elite plan at $199/mo. It supports 8 queue types including FIFO and clock-in-time. SupaDay includes a turn tracker on the Grow plan, capped at $99/mo for 10 staff.
Yes. Zota requires their Android POS hardware package (21" touchscreen, check-in tablet, cash drawer, printer, card reader). The price is not published. SupaDay runs on any device with a browser — no hardware purchase needed.
No. Zota uses its own payment processing, and its rates are not published. SupaDay card payments run through Stripe and are paid straight to your bank.
Yes, on the Basic plan and above. Zota includes website design and hosting, but charges a $199 domain transfer fee (waived after 12 months). SupaDay includes a self-service website builder with 20 templates on the Business plan.
Yes. SupaDay includes a walk-in turn tracker, QR code check-in, commission tracking, and tip splitting — all features nail salons rely on daily. And it runs on any device, so you're never locked into specific hardware.
Zota does not offer dedicated multi-location management tools, though some owners use the ZOMO app to monitor multiple salons remotely. SupaDay includes full multi-location management on the Business plan with separate calendars, staff, and settings per location.
See why salons pick SupaDay over Zota POS.
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