Head-to-head · Barbershop Software
Squire vs Salonist
Squire leads on 2 checks, Salonist on 1, and 0 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 · 6.9/10
- Free planonly Salonist
- Most featuresSquire · 2 of 6
Squire scores higher on our rubric for barbershop software: 6.9 against 4.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Salonist offers free plan; Squire doesn't. Squire offers multi-location management; Salonist doesn't publish it. Squire offers pos and payments; Salonist doesn't publish it.
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 6.9/10 Visit ↗ | Salonist 4.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.9 | 4.6 |
| 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 | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| 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 published |
| Memberships | Not published | Not published |
| POS and payments | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Commission tracking | Not published | Not published |
| Inventory management | Not published | Not published |
| Client mobile app | Not published | Not published |
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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 → |
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,… 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
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
- Squire6.9/10 · Open source
A broad barbershop platform for booking, payments, staff, marketing, and growth.
Visit SQUIREFull verdict → - Salonist4.6/10 · 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 Sep 2026