Head-to-head · Barbershop Software
Squire vs Razored
Squire leads on 0 checks, Razored on 4, and 2 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 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #1.
Razored offers free plan; Squire doesn't. Razored offers commission tracking; Squire doesn't publish it. Razored offers inventory management; Squire doesn't publish it. Razored offers client mobile app; Squire doesn't publish it.
Squire is the better fit for full-service shops and growing barbershop brands. Razored is the better fit for growing shops needing free, broad operations coverage.
- Squire fits best
Full-service shops and growing barbershop brands
- Razored fits best
Growing shops needing free, broad operations coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | Squire 6.9/10 Visit ↗ | Razored 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.9 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Barbershop Software | #6 in Barbershop Software |
| Best for | Full-service shops and growing barbershop brands | Growing shops needing free, broad operations coverage |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $30/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Features Squire 2/6 · Razored 5/6 | ||
| Multi-location management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Memberships | Not published | Not published |
| 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 → |
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 → |
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
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
- Squire6.9/10 · Open source
A broad barbershop platform for booking, payments, staff, marketing, and growth.
Visit SQUIREFull verdict → - Razored7.3/10 · Free plan
Broad barbershop operations coverage with a free plan and native mobile apps.
Visit RazoredFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026