Pronto vs CutQueue

Pronto8.8Visit CutQueue8.6Visit

Higher score Pronto #4 in Barbershop Scheduling Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Pronto

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

• Pronto fits best

  Open-source shops needing broad core functionality

• CutQueue fits best

  Budget-conscious shops needing operations breadth

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Side by side

Feature	Pronto 8.8/10 Visit ↗	CutQueue 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Barbershop Scheduling Software	#6 in Barbershop Scheduling Software
Best for	Open-source shops needing broad core functionality	Budget-conscious shops needing operations breadth
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$19/mo	£10/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Self-hosted	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	6 integrations	1 integrations
Features Pronto 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	5	Not checked yet
Appointment reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Payment handling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes online booking, POS, CRM, inventory, and reminders Supports web, desktop, self-hosted Docker, and offline POS operation Paid plans add deposits, no-show protection, analytics, and multi-location support	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	Free plan is limited to 1 staff member, 100 clients, and 50 bookings monthly Deposits, no-show protection, and gift cards start with the Starter plan Self-hosting requires deployment with Docker	Primarily positioned for UK barbershops Stripe is the only listed integration No free plan; paid access starts at £10 per month
Our verdict	Pronto combines online booking, staff scheduling, point of sale, client CRM, inventory tracking, and automated reminders for barbershops, salons, and other service businesses. Clients can book through a public page without creating an… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Pronto — where it wins

  • Free plan includes online booking, POS, CRM, inventory, and reminders
  • Supports web, desktop, self-hosted Docker, and offline POS operation
  • Paid plans add deposits, no-show protection, analytics, and multi-location support

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 1 staff member, 100 clients, and 50 bookings monthly
  • Deposits, no-show protection, and gift cards start with the Starter plan
  • Self-hosting requires deployment with Docker

• 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

• Pronto8.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad open-source barbershop system with booking, POS, CRM, and self-hosting.

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

  Broad barbershop operations coverage at a low monthly starting price.

  Visit CutQueueFull verdict →