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Head-to-head · Barbershop Software

Squire vs Slick

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Squire #1 in Barbershop Software 9.4/10 Open source Free trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit SQUIRE
Slick #3 in Barbershop Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Slick

Squire leads on 0 checks, Slick on 1, and 5 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 · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceSlick · $22/mo
  • Free trialonly Squire
  • Most featuresSlick · 4 of 6

Squire scores higher on our rubric for barbershop software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Slick is cheaper to start at $22/mo against $30/mo.

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 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Slick 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
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 14 days —
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 checked yet Not checked yet
POS and payments ✓ ✓
Commission tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Inventory management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • 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
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
  • 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
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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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…

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  1. SquireBarbershop Software 9.4Open source
  2. SlickBarbershop Software 9.1Paid

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
  • Squire9.4/10 · Open source

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

    Visit SQUIREFull verdict →
  • Slick9.1/10 · Paid

    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 Oct 2026

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