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Head-to-head · Barbershop Scheduling Software

Fresha vs CutQueue

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Fresha #1 in Barbershop Scheduling Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Fresha
CutQueue #6 in Barbershop Scheduling Software 8.6/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CutQueue

Fresha leads on 1 check, CutQueue on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFresha · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Fresha
  • Free trialboth

Fresha scores higher on our rubric for barbershop scheduling software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Fresha offers free plan; CutQueue doesn't.

Fresha is the better fit for shops wanting broad features on a free plan. CutQueue is the better fit for budget-conscious shops needing operations breadth.

  • Fresha fits best

    Shops wanting broad features on a free plan

  • CutQueue fits best

    Budget-conscious shops needing operations breadth

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Side by side

Feature Fresha 9.4/10 Visit ↗ CutQueue 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.6
Ranking #1 in Barbershop Scheduling Software #6 in Barbershop Scheduling Software
Best for Shops wanting broad features on a free plan Budget-conscious shops needing operations breadth
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — £10/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 7 days 7 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Fresha 0/4 · CutQueue 0/4
Online booking page Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Waitlist Not checked yet 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
  • Free subscriptions include scheduling, booking, payments, POS, and client management
  • Supports group bookings, automated reminders, and team appointment assignment
  • Connects with Google, social channels, Xero, and QuickBooks
  • 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
  • Usage-based charges may apply to communications, payments, and marketplace acquisition
  • Calendar synchronization is one-way rather than two-way
  • The Independent plan supports one team member
  • Primarily positioned for UK barbershops
  • Stripe is the only listed integration
  • No free plan; paid access starts at £10 per month
Our verdict

Fresha is cloud-based booking and business management software for barbershops and other beauty, wellness, and healthcare businesses. It combines appointment scheduling, online booking, client profiles, reminders, payments, point of sale,…

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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. FreshaBarbershop Scheduling Software 9.4Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. CutQueueBarbershop Scheduling Software 8.67-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fresha — where it wins

    • Free subscriptions include scheduling, booking, payments, POS, and client management
    • Supports group bookings, automated reminders, and team appointment assignment
    • Connects with Google, social channels, Xero, and QuickBooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage-based charges may apply to communications, payments, and marketplace acquisition
    • Calendar synchronization is one-way rather than two-way
    • The Independent plan supports one team member

  • 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
  • Fresha9.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad free scheduling and business platform for barbershops, with usage-based charges to consider.

    Visit FreshaFull verdict →
  • CutQueue8.6/10 · 7-day trial

    Broad barbershop operations coverage at a low monthly starting price.

    Visit CutQueueFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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