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Head-to-head · Barbershop Software

Squire vs Salonist

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Squire #1 in Barbershop Software 9.4/10 Open source Free trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit SQUIRE
Salonist #2 in Barbershop Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Salonist

Squire leads on 0 checks, Salonist on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSquire · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Salonist
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresSquire · 2 of 6

Squire scores higher on our rubric for barbershop software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Salonist offers free plan; Squire doesn't.

Squire is the better fit for full-service shops and growing barbershop brands. Salonist is the better fit for feature-rich businesses needing integrations.

  • Squire fits best

    Full-service shops and growing barbershop brands

  • Salonist fits best

    Feature-rich businesses needing integrations

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Side by side

Feature Squire 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Salonist 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Barbershop Software #2 in Barbershop Software
Best for Full-service shops and growing barbershop brands Feature-rich businesses needing integrations
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price $30/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 4 integrations 15 integrations
Features Squire 2/6 · Salonist 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 Not checked yet Not checked yet
Inventory management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Bookings across websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app
  • POS, memberships, inventory, commissions, and reporting in one platform
  • Integrations include Stripe, PayPal, QuickBooks, Shopify, and Google Calendar
Cons
  • 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
  • The free Marketplace Listing plan allows 50 appointments per month
  • Advanced features are split across Essential, Advance, and Expert plans
  • Custom integrations, API access, and inventory pooling are limited to Expert
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,…

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Salonist is cloud-based management software for salons, spas, solo professionals, and multi-location operators. For barbershops, it brings online appointment booking, drag-and-drop scheduling, staff shifts, reminders, client records,…

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  1. SquireBarbershop Software 9.4Open source
  2. SalonistBarbershop Software 9.2Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  • Salonist — where it wins

    • Bookings across websites, Instagram, Google, and the Salonist app
    • POS, memberships, inventory, commissions, and reporting in one platform
    • Integrations include Stripe, PayPal, QuickBooks, Shopify, and Google Calendar

    Where it doesn't

    • The free Marketplace Listing plan allows 50 appointments per month
    • Advanced features are split across Essential, Advance, and Expert plans
    • Custom integrations, API access, and inventory pooling are limited to Expert
  • Squire9.4/10 · Open source

    A broad barbershop platform for booking, payments, staff, marketing, and growth.

    Visit SQUIREFull verdict →
  • Salonist9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad salon platform with booking, POS, memberships, inventory, reporting, and integrations.

    Visit SalonistFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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