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Head-to-head · Barbershop Software

Razored vs Booksy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Razored #6 in Barbershop Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Razored
Booksy #8 in Barbershop Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Booksy

Razored leads on 1 check, Booksy on 0, and 5 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 · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly Razored
  • Free trialonly Booksy
  • Most featuresRazored · 5 of 6

Razored scores higher on our rubric for barbershop software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Razored offers free plan; Booksy doesn't.

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 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Booksy 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
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 — $29.99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email 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 checked yet
Memberships Not checked yet Not checked yet
POS and payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Commission tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Inventory management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Client mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • The product is in limited early access
  • It runs in its own operating network
  • Razored Memory is listed as shipping in 2026
  • 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
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…

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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…

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  1. RazoredBarbershop Software 8.8Free plan
  2. BooksyBarbershop Software 8.614-day trial

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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