Best for Barbershops

Which Booking Software Is Best for Barbershops?

Fast booking and queue management for barbershops and grooming studios.

Shortlist for Barbershops

Compare the most relevant booking software options with pricing and feature depth.

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Dabicus

Base subscription + paid add-ons
Best for: Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers)
Free / mo
Starting price
  • Tenant-branded public site + advanced website editor with live preview
  • Stripe Connect payments (payouts, receipts, refunds) + Stripe billing portal for subscriptions

Booker (by Mindbody)

Quote required (pricing not fully public)
Best for: Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas
$139.00 / mo
Starting price
  • All-in-one salon/spa software with booking + POS + marketing focus (verify per tier).
  • Often positioned as a dedicated salon/spa product in the Mindbody ecosystem.

Booksy (for Business)

Base subscription + paid add-ons
Best for: Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers)
$29.99 / mo
Starting price
  • Marketplace + profile + online booking
  • Built-in marketing tools and loyalty cards

Boulevard

Subscription per location
Best for: Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas
$165.00 / mo
Starting price
  • Modern client experience + online booking
  • POS and client management with optional modules

DaySmart Salon

Quote required (pricing not fully public)
Best for: Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas
Quote required
Contact sales
  • Salon and spa management suite (POS, scheduling, reporting) — details to be sourced.

Fresha

Marketplace + commission on new clients
Best for: Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas
$14.95 / mo
Starting price
  • Marketplace discovery and booking page
  • Upfront payments, no-show/cancellation fees

GlossGenius

Flat monthly subscription
Best for: Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers)
$24.00 / mo
Starting price
  • All-in-one booking + payments + marketing focus
  • Flat 2.6% processing rate (headline)

Mangomint

Subscription per location
Best for: Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas
$165.00 / mo
Starting price
  • All-in-one platform for appointment scheduling, client management, and operations
  • Tiering based on number of service providers

Meevo (Millennium Systems International)

Quote required (pricing not fully public)
Best for: Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas, Enterprise / franchise
Quote required
Contact sales
  • Tiered packages from Lite to Enterprise
  • Inventory, marketing, online booking, memberships, gift cards

Mindbody

Subscription per location
Best for: Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas, Enterprise / franchise
$99.00 / mo
Starting price
  • Business management tools, integrated payments, and booking widgets
  • Listing on the Mindbody app (consumer marketplace) and reporting

Phorest

Quote required (pricing not fully public)
Best for: Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas
Quote required
Contact sales
  • Salon management platform with booking, marketing, and client experience focus (verify by region)

Salon Iris

Quote required (pricing not fully public)
Best for: Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers)
Quote required
Contact sales
  • Salon management software (scheduling/POS) — details to be sourced.

SalonBiz

Quote required (pricing not fully public)
Best for: Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas, Enterprise / franchise
$160.00 / mo
Starting price
  • Online booking, POS, payments/billing, inventory, marketing, reporting, scheduling
  • Plan tiers based on service provider count (2–5 / 6–12 / 13+)

Schedulicity

Subscription per staff/provider
Best for: Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers)
$34.99 / mo
Starting price
  • Appointment scheduling platform used across service businesses (salon/spa, fitness, etc.)

Shortcuts Aire

Base subscription + paid add-ons
Best for: Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers)
Quote required
Contact sales
  • Free plan for solo operators (region-specific)
  • Reserve with Google; online bookings

Square Appointments

Subscription per location
Best for: Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers)
Free / mo
Starting price
  • Online booking site and social sharing
  • Client profiles and calendar management

StyleSeat

Flat monthly subscription
Best for: Solo professionals
$35.00 / mo
Starting price
  • Marketplace discovery + 24/7 online booking
  • Deposits and no-show/late-cancellation protection

Timely (gettimely.com)

Subscription per staff/provider
Best for: Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers)
$42.00 / mo
Starting price
  • Per-staff pricing model with included SMS bundles by tier
  • No 'new client fees' messaging in plan overview

Treatwell

Marketplace + commission on new clients
Best for: Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas
€35.00 / mo
Starting price
  • Digital calendar and POS
  • Marketplace profile for new customer acquisition

Vagaro

Base subscription + paid add-ons
Best for: Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas
$23.99 / mo
Starting price
  • Online booking across Vagaro, Instagram, Facebook, Apple Maps
  • Waitlist & resource management calendar

What to look for

  • Online booking with cancellation rules and deposit support.
  • Payments and POS tools that match your service mix.
  • Staff management, permissions, and reporting depth.
  • Messaging, marketing, and client retention features.

Recommended pick

Booking and payments built for modern self-care studios.

No monthly fee to start (platform fee per transaction), then flat monthly tiers for teams.

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FAQs

Prioritize low overhead, easy setup, and built-in payments, staff scheduling, roles, and messaging.

Compare the monthly base fee, add-on modules, and payment processing. The cheapest plan often grows once you add required features.

Marketplaces can drive new clients, but commissions add cost. If your business is referral-driven, a marketplace may matter less.

Dabicus is positioned for modern self-care teams with flexible pricing and strong payments. It is worth a close look if you want a lighter onboarding path.

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