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Head-to-head · Barbershop Scheduling Software

Booksy vs CutQueue

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Booksy #3 in Barbershop Scheduling Software 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Booksy
CutQueue #6 in Barbershop Scheduling Software 8.6/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CutQueue

Booksy leads on 0 checks, CutQueue on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBooksy · 8.9/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresBooksy · 1 of 4

Booksy scores higher on our rubric for barbershop scheduling software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Booksy is the better fit for shops wanting booking and marketing tools. CutQueue is the better fit for budget-conscious shops needing operations breadth.

  • Booksy fits best

    Shops wanting booking and marketing tools

  • CutQueue fits best

    Budget-conscious shops needing operations breadth

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Side by side

Feature Booksy 8.9/10 Visit ↗ CutQueue 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #3 in Barbershop Scheduling Software #6 in Barbershop Scheduling Software
Best for Shops wanting booking and marketing tools Budget-conscious shops needing operations breadth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $29.99/mo £10/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Booksy 1/4 · CutQueue 0/4
Online booking page Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Waitlist ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recurring bookings Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Barbers included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Appointment reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment handling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 24/7 booking with reminders, waitlists, and staff availability tools
  • Payments, client records, memberships, packages, and marketing in one platform
  • Web, iOS, and Android access with Google, Instagram, and Facebook integrations
  • Booking, rotas, walk-ins, payments, VAT and stock in one product
  • Plans support solo barbers through shops with unlimited barbers
  • Web, iOS and Android access with branded website tools
Cons
  • No free plan; the subscription starts at $29.99 per month
  • Additional team members cost $20 per user per month
  • Pricing varies by region and the listed US price excludes tax
  • Primarily positioned for UK barbershops
  • Stripe is the only listed integration
  • No free plan; paid access starts at £10 per month
Our verdict

Booksy is a booking and business management platform for barbers, stylists, salon owners, and other beauty and wellness professionals. It combines 24/7 online booking with calendar management, automated confirmations and reminders, staff…

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CutQueue is barbershop booking and management software for solo barbers and multi-chair shops, with a focus on UK operations. It combines online booking pages and widgets with staff rotas, availability, time-off management, walk-in…

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  1. BooksyBarbershop Scheduling Software 8.914-day trial
  2. CutQueueBarbershop Scheduling Software 8.67-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Booksy — where it wins

    • 24/7 booking with reminders, waitlists, and staff availability tools
    • Payments, client records, memberships, packages, and marketing in one platform
    • Web, iOS, and Android access with Google, Instagram, and Facebook integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the subscription starts at $29.99 per month
    • Additional team members cost $20 per user per month
    • Pricing varies by region and the listed US price excludes tax

  • CutQueue — where it wins

    • Booking, rotas, walk-ins, payments, VAT and stock in one product
    • Plans support solo barbers through shops with unlimited barbers
    • Web, iOS and Android access with branded website tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Primarily positioned for UK barbershops
    • Stripe is the only listed integration
    • No free plan; paid access starts at £10 per month

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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