Head-to-head · Barbershop Scheduling Software
Booksy vs Nearcut
Booksy leads on 0 checks, Nearcut on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 planonly Nearcut
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresNearcut · 4 of 4
Booksy scores higher on our rubric for barbershop scheduling software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Nearcut offers free plan; Booksy doesn't.
Booksy is the better fit for shops wanting booking and marketing tools. Nearcut is the better fit for barbers wanting free booking with reminders.
- Booksy fits best
Shops wanting booking and marketing tools
- Nearcut fits best
Barbers wanting free booking with reminders
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Side by side
| Feature | Booksy 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Nearcut 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Barbershop Scheduling Software | #7 in Barbershop Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Shops wanting booking and marketing tools | Barbers wanting free booking with reminders |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $29.99/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Booksy 1/4 · Nearcut 4/4 | ||
| Online booking page | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Client mobile app | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Waitlist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring bookings | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Barbers included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Appointment reminders | Not checked yet | Email_sms |
| Payment handling | Not checked yet | Integrated |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Nearcut is an online booking and barbershop management platform for independent barbers, multi-barber shops and growing barber businesses. It combines a public online booking website with appointment scheduling, timetable management,… Read the review → |
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
Nearcut — where it wins
- Free plan includes booking, a booking site and email reminders
- Supports SMS reminders, waitlists, deposits and repeating appointments
- Connects booking with Facebook, Instagram and existing websites
Where it doesn't
- The free plan adds a client booking charge
- Subscription pricing requires a calculator and contact-sales quote
- Business tools such as loyalty and memberships are optional add-ons
- Booksy8.9/10 · 14-day trial
A broad scheduling and client-management platform for shops that need marketing tools.
Visit BooksyFull verdict → - Nearcut8.5/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A strong free booking option with reminders, deposits and social booking integrations.
Visit NearcutFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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