Head-to-head · Barbershop Software
Razored vs Booksy
Razored leads on 6 checks, Booksy on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRazored · 7.3/10
- Free planonly Razored
- Most featuresRazored · 5 of 6
Razored scores higher on our rubric for barbershop software: 7.3 against 5.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Razored offers free plan; Booksy doesn't. Razored offers multi-location management; Booksy doesn't publish it. Razored offers pos and payments; Booksy doesn't publish it. Razored offers commission tracking; Booksy doesn't publish it. Razored offers inventory management; Booksy doesn't publish it.
Razored is the better fit for growing shops needing free, broad operations coverage. Booksy is the better fit for booking-led shops and independent barbers.
- Razored fits best
Growing shops needing free, broad operations coverage
- Booksy fits best
Booking-led shops and independent barbers
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Side by side
| Feature | Razored 7.3/10 Visit ↗ | Booksy 5.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Ranking | #6 in Barbershop Software | #8 in Barbershop Software |
| Best for | Growing shops needing free, broad operations coverage | Booking-led shops and independent barbers |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $29.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Razored 5/6 · Booksy 0/6 | ||
| Multi-location management | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Memberships | Not published | Not published |
| POS and payments | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Commission tracking | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Inventory management | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Client mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Razored is business software for barbershops, salons, and nail studios, with barbershop-specific tools for booking, walk-ins, customer records, payments, provider payouts, inventory, and reporting. It fits growing shops that want one… Read the review → |
Booksy is a booking and business management platform for barbers, stylists, salon owners, and other beauty and wellness professionals. It is best suited to independent barbers and booking-led shops that want online scheduling alongside… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Razored — where it wins
- Free plan covers a broad set of barbershop operations
- Combines booking, POS, queues, payroll summaries, and inventory
- Supports cross-location dashboards and native iOS and Android apps
Where it doesn't
- The product is in limited early access
- It runs in its own operating network
- Razored Memory is listed as shipping in 2026
Booksy — where it wins
- 24/7 booking with confirmations, reminders, and automated waitlists
- Staff shifts, working hours, time off, and resource booking
- Payments, client notes, memberships, packages, and gift cards
Where it doesn't
- The service starts at $29.99 per month, so it is not a no-cost option
- Additional team member access costs $20 per user per month
- US pricing excludes tax and varies by region
- Razored7.3/10 · Free plan
Broad barbershop operations coverage with a free plan and native mobile apps.
Visit RazoredFull verdict → - Booksy5.0/10 · From $29.99/mo · 14-day trial
A booking-led platform with scheduling, payments, client tools, and staff controls.
Visit BooksyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026