Head-to-head · Barbershop Software
Squire vs Apoynt
Squire leads on 0 checks, Apoynt on 4, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreApoynt · 9.0/10
- Most featuresApoynt · 6 of 6
Apoynt scores higher on our rubric for barbershop software: 9.0 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #1.
Apoynt offers memberships; Squire doesn't publish it. Apoynt offers commission tracking; Squire doesn't publish it. Apoynt offers inventory management; Squire doesn't publish it. Apoynt offers client mobile app; Squire doesn't publish it.
Squire is the better fit for full-service shops and growing barbershop brands. Apoynt is the better fit for value-focused multi-location shops.
- Squire fits best
Full-service shops and growing barbershop brands
- Apoynt fits best
Value-focused multi-location shops
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Side by side
| Feature | Squire 6.9/10 Visit ↗ | Apoynt 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.9 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Barbershop Software | #5 in Barbershop Software |
| Best for | Full-service shops and growing barbershop brands | Value-focused multi-location shops |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | $30/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Features Squire 2/6 · Apoynt 6/6 | ||
| Multi-location management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Memberships | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| POS and payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commission tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Inventory management | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Client mobile app | Not published | ✓ (best) |
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| Our verdict | SQUIRE is business management software for barbers, barbershop owners, and multi-location barber brands. It brings online booking, scheduling, client management, point-of-sale payments, automated email and SMS reminders, reporting,… Read the review → |
Apoynt is a paid booking and business-management platform for barbershops, salons, beauty businesses, personal trainers and tattoo artists. It combines online booking by staff member, service and available time with POS, deposits, gift… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Squire — where it wins
- Combines booking, POS, reminders, client management, and reporting
- Supports inventory, commissions, memberships, loyalty, and gift cards
- Offers multi-location support, branded apps, and Google and Instagram booking
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $30 per month with no free plan
- Advanced shop and brand features require higher-priced tiers
- Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of simple booking setups
Apoynt — where it wins
- Online booking, POS, deposits and cash-up in one platform
- Supports memberships, loyalty, inventory, commissions and tips
- Multi-location management with web, iOS and Android access
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Starter's listed features are narrower than the higher tiers
- Payment connections are limited to PayPal and Stripe
- Squire6.9/10 · Open source
A broad barbershop platform for booking, payments, staff, marketing, and growth.
Visit SQUIREFull verdict → - Apoynt9.0/10 · From £14.99/mo · 14-day trial
A broad barbershop platform with multi-location tools and a low entry price.
Visit ApoyntFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026