The best booking apps for barbers in 2026
There is no single best barber booking app. The right one depends on how you get clients, whether you take walk-ins, and how many chairs you run. Below are seven apps barbers use, with what each does well and what to watch for, taken from each company’s own pages. We make ServiceSprig, one of the seven, so we’ve been careful to say where the others are the better pick.
Checked Written by the ServiceSprig team, reviewed by Trevor, founder. How we write these
What to look for
- Where your new clients come from
- Marketplace apps like Booksy and Fresha can send you new clients, and may charge a share of that first visit: Fresha on new marketplace clients, Booksy when you turn on Boost. If most of your clients find you on Instagram or by word of mouth, you may not need a marketplace.
- Walk-ins and the line
- If you take walk-ins, look for a check-in tablet or queue so you’re not juggling a clipboard and the calendar at once.
- Price per chair
- Some apps charge per staff member, some per location. Work out the monthly cost for your number of barbers, then add card fees for a typical month of payments.
- Deposits and no-shows
- Some apps take a deposit at booking, and some can also charge a no-show fee to a card on file.
- Your own website
- A booking page on your own site and domain builds your brand. A profile inside a marketplace app builds the marketplace’s.
The 7 apps, and who each suits
1. Booksy
Best for: Barbers who want new clients from a marketplace app
Price: $29.99 a month, plus $20 a month per extra staff member. 14-day trial.[1][2]
Booksy vs ServiceSprig, in detailGood at
- Large consumer marketplace with optional Boost promotion
- 2,000 marketing texts a month included
- Deposits and no-show fees to a card on file
Watch out for
- Boost costs 30% of a new client’s first visit, up to $100
- No free plan
- A full website builder isn’t listed
2. theCut
Best for: Solo barbers who want to be found in theCut’s search page
Price: A free plan with limited features, and a paid Pro plan with a free trial. theCut says Pro can be free if you take payments through its Mobile Pay. Check the app for the current Pro price.[3]
Good at
- Pro listing in theCut’s search page for new clients
- Cancellation and no-show policy options on Pro
Watch out for
- Mobile Pay: 2.75% per transaction, and clients pay a $0.95 processing fee
- Search page visibility needs Pro; the free plan is limited but includes booking from your profile link
3. Square Appointments
Best for: Shops already using Square for payments and hardware
Price: Free plan at $0 a month per location. Plus $49 and Premium $149 a month per location, with a 30-day trial.[4][5]
Square Appointments vs ServiceSprig, in detailGood at
- Priced per location, not per barber
- Point of sale, hardware and payroll from one company
- Free plan for getting started
Watch out for
- Waitlist and no-show fees need Plus or above
- Online card payments 3.3% + 30¢ on Free
4. Fresha
Best for: Barbershops that want marketplace reach at a low per-seat price
Price: Independent $19.95 a month; Team $14.95 a month per team member. 7-day trial.[6]
Fresha vs ServiceSprig, in detailGood at
- Large consumer marketplace
- Low price per seat for teams
- Card terminals and apps
Watch out for
- 20% commission (at least $6) on new clients from the marketplace
- Website is a $15.95 a month add-on
5. Vagaro
Best for: Larger shops that want lots of tools in one place
Price: $23.99 a month for the first 6 months (listed at $30.00), plus $10 a month per extra calendar up to seven. 30-day trial.[7][8]
Vagaro vs ServiceSprig, in detailGood at
- Marketplace listing on every plan
- Memberships, gift certificates, loyalty and inventory
- No extra calendar charge after seven
Watch out for
- Text marketing uses a paid text plan
- Card processing has its own monthly fee for larger merchants
6. GlossGenius
Best for: Barbers who want a polished branded site and point of sale
Price: Standard $28 a month ($24 annually); Gold $56 ($48) for up to 9 staff. 14-day trial.[9]
GlossGenius vs ServiceSprig, in detailGood at
- A custom booking website on every plan
- Payroll add-on
- Strong design
Watch out for
- Forms and the automated waitlist need Gold
- No free plan
7. ServiceSprig (ours)
Best for: Shops that take walk-ins and want their own website, with no marketplace
Price: Free $0 for one barber (30 online bookings a month); Solo $24.99, plus up to 2 more barbers at $15 each; Shop $69.99 with 8 barbers included; Grove $99.99 for one shop, plus $59.99 for each extra shop, with unlimited barbers. Yearly billing gives 2 months free. Proposed launch prices; launching Dec 8, 2026.
See ServiceSprig for barbershopsGood at
- Walk-in check-in tablet with a live Front desk queue (Solo and Shop)
- Website and booking page built together, with your own domain on Solo and Shop
- Per-barber calendars (Solo with extra people, and Shop), beard-trim add-ons, and standing appointments for regulars on Solo and Shop
Watch out for
- New: no track record or reviews yet
- No marketplace to bring you new clients
- Text reminders are planned, not live; no-show fees to a card on file aren’t included at launch
Common questions
Square Appointments, theCut and ServiceSprig all have free plans, with different limits. Square’s free plan is per location; ServiceSprig’s Free plan covers one barber and 30 online bookings a month. Check what each free plan leaves out, such as deposits or the waitlist.
It depends on your card volume. Compare the monthly price for your number of barbers, the card rate on your typical payment, and any marketplace fee on new clients. Card fees add to the plan price, so include them.
Only if it brings you new clients you wouldn’t get otherwise. Many barbers fill their books from Instagram, Google and word of mouth, and book clients through their own link.
Look for a check-in tablet or digital queue. ServiceSprig’s walk-in check-in shows each client their place in line. Check whether the other apps you’re considering offer something similar.
Sources
- Booksy pricing, checked November 5, 2026.
- Booksy features, checked November 5, 2026.
- theCut help: PRO subscriptions, fees and deposits (updated 1 Jul 2026), checked November 5, 2026.
- Square Appointments pricing, checked November 5, 2026.
- Square: what are Square’s fees, checked November 5, 2026.
- Fresha pricing, checked November 5, 2026.
- Vagaro pricing, checked November 5, 2026.
- Vagaro card processing, checked November 5, 2026.
- GlossGenius pricing, checked November 5, 2026.
Every app named here is a trademark of its owner. None of them reviewed or endorsed this page, and ServiceSprig is our own product. ServiceSprig prices are proposed until launch on December 8, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@servicesprig.com.
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