Head-to-head · Barbershop Software
Squire vs Slick
Squire leads on 0 checks, Slick on 3, and 3 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 scoreSquire · 6.9/10
- Lowest starting priceSlick · $22/mo
- Most featuresSlick · 4 of 6
Squire scores higher on our rubric for barbershop software: 6.9 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
Slick is cheaper to start at $22/mo against $30/mo. Slick offers commission tracking; Squire doesn't publish it. Slick offers inventory management; Squire doesn't publish it.
Squire is the better fit for full-service shops and growing barbershop brands. Slick is the better fit for established shops needing deep operations tools.
- Squire fits best
Full-service shops and growing barbershop brands
- Slick fits best
Established shops needing deep operations tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Squire 6.9/10 Visit ↗ | Slick 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Barbershop Software | #3 in Barbershop Software |
| Best for | Full-service shops and growing barbershop brands | Established shops needing deep operations tools |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | $30/mo | $22/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Features Squire 2/6 · Slick 4/6 | ||
| 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 | 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 → |
Slick is cloud-based management software for freelancers, barbershops and larger salon businesses. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, client records, marketing, payments, POS, reporting, staff management, commission… 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
Slick — where it wins
- Combines booking, POS, payments, deposits and no-show protection
- Tracks commissions, staff earnings, stock, purchase orders and KPIs
- Runs on web, iOS and Android with social booking options
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Essential starts at $22 per month
- Advanced pricing adds complexity for additional staff or booth renters
- Basic booking businesses may not need its wider operations scope
- Squire6.9/10 · Open source
A broad barbershop platform for booking, payments, staff, marketing, and growth.
Visit SQUIREFull verdict → - Slick6.7/10 · From $22/mo
A paid, operations-focused platform for shops managing schedules, staff, payments and stock.
Visit SlickFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026