CutQueue vs theCut

CutQueue8.6Visit theCut8.4Visit

Higher score CutQueue #6 in Barbershop Scheduling Software 8.6/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CutQueue

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theCut #8 in Barbershop Scheduling Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit theCut

• CutQueue fits best

  Budget-conscious shops needing operations breadth

• theCut fits best

  Independent barbers wanting free mobile booking

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Side by side

Feature	CutQueue 8.6/10 Visit ↗	theCut 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#6 in Barbershop Scheduling Software	#8 in Barbershop Scheduling Software
Best for	Budget-conscious shops needing operations breadth	Independent barbers wanting free mobile booking
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	£10/mo	$25/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	7 days	30 days
Free trial length	7 days · no card needed	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features CutQueue 0/4 · theCut 3/4
Online booking page	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Client mobile app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Waitlist	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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
Our review
Pros	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	Free plan includes booking, payments, and no-show policies Works across web, iOS, and Android Supports recurring appointments and multi-shop management
Cons	Primarily positioned for UK barbershops Stripe is the only listed integration No free plan; paid access starts at £10 per month	Recurring appointments are listed on the PRO plan SMS appointment updates are a PRO feature Advanced shop tools may exceed solo barber needs
Our verdict	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… Read the review →	theCut is a barbershop scheduling platform for independent barbers, shop owners, and clients. Barbers can publish services, hours, prices, and booking links; manage availability and recurring appointments; send appointment updates; accept… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• theCut — where it wins

  • Free plan includes booking, payments, and no-show policies
  • Works across web, iOS, and Android
  • Supports recurring appointments and multi-shop management

  Where it doesn't

  • Recurring appointments are listed on the PRO plan
  • SMS appointment updates are a PRO feature
  • Advanced shop tools may exceed solo barber needs

• CutQueue8.6/10 · 7-day trial

  Broad barbershop operations coverage at a low monthly starting price.

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• theCut8.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A free mobile booking platform with paid tools for growing barber businesses.

  Visit theCutFull verdict →