Head-to-head · Salon Software
Shortcuts vs Squire
Shortcuts leads on 0 checks, Squire on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreShortcuts · 8.0/10
- Free trialonly Squire
Shortcuts scores higher on our rubric for salon software: 8.0 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #16.
Shortcuts is the better fit for established multi-location salon groups. Squire is the better fit for barbershops and salons needing booth tools.
- Shortcuts fits best
Established multi-location salon groups
- Squire fits best
Barbershops and salons needing booth tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Shortcuts 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | Squire 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #12 in Salon Software | #16 in Salon Software |
| Best for | Established multi-location salon groups | Barbershops and salons needing booth tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | $30/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Features Shortcuts 7/7 · Squire 7/7 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff calendar | ✓ | ✓ |
| POS and payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Memberships and packages | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Shortcuts is salon management software for hair salons, barbers, beauty businesses, spas and multi-location operators. Its Fusion product brings appointment scheduling, online booking, staff and resource management, point of sale,… Read the review → |
SQUIRE is business management software for barbers, barbershop owners, and multi-location barber brands. It combines online appointment booking, scheduling, point-of-sale payments, client management, reminders, reporting, inventory,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Shortcuts — where it wins
- Centralizes bookings, POS, client records, inventory and reporting
- Supports multi-location management with centralized client data
- Adds deposits, packs, marketing and branded client apps
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation and is customized by plan
- There is no free plan
- Branded apps and resource management are reserved for Summit
Squire — where it wins
- Combines booking, scheduling, POS, reminders, and client management
- Supports booth-rent collection, commissions, memberships, and loyalty programs
- Offers multi-location support, branded apps, and inventory tracking
Where it doesn't
- SQUIRE is positioned primarily for barbershops rather than general salons
- There is no free plan
- Advanced features require higher-priced monthly tiers
- Shortcuts8.0/10 · Pricing on request
A broad salon platform for established groups that need centralized operations and client management.
Visit ShortcutsFull verdict → - Squire7.5/10 · Open source
A broad barbershop platform with booking, payments, booth tools, and multi-location support.
Visit SQUIREFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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