BarberShift
Salon and barbershop management software
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingFrom $49/mo
- Best forMulti-location teams needing integrations
- Free planNo
- Paid from$49/mo
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Booking, reminders, CRM, POS, inventory, loyalty, and analytics in one system
- Integrates with calendars, payments, accounting, messaging, and marketing tools
- Pro adds multi-location reporting, API access, permissions, and a booking portal
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Client mobile app support is not included
- Multi-location management requires the Pro plan
Our verdict on BarberShift
BarberShift is a cloud-based management platform for salons and barbershops, covering appointment booking, automated reminders, staff scheduling, client CRM, POS, inventory, loyalty, analytics, and payment processing. Its structure suits solo operators, small studios, established salons, and teams managing more than one location. The web and API platform combines front-desk, staffing, customer, and revenue workflows, while commission tracking and role-based access address operational needs that go beyond basic appointment scheduling.
Pricing is organized into three monthly plans. Starter costs $49 per month and includes booking and calendar tools, basic client CRM, cash and card POS, automated SMS and email reminders, and a basic reporting dashboard. Growth costs $99 per month and adds staff scheduling, shift management, stylist commission tracking, full inventory management, unlimited client CRM, loyalty rewards, and advanced revenue analytics. Pro costs $149 per month and adds a unified multi-location dashboard, custom roles, granular permissions, forecasting, trend reports, API access, webhooks, a white-label booking portal, and a dedicated account manager. There is no free plan.
The integration list is a notable fit for businesses with an existing software stack. BarberShift connects with Stripe, Square, QuickBooks, Xero, Mailchimp, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook Calendar, Instagram, Google Business, WhatsApp Business, Twilio, and Slack. That breadth supports payment, accounting, scheduling, communication, marketing, and workflow connections. The trade-off is that some of the strongest organizational features sit behind the higher tiers, and there is no client mobile app. Choose BarberShift if your team needs broad operations coverage, integrations, or multi-location controls; a simpler scheduling-focused product may suit businesses that do not need POS, inventory, CRM, or reporting depth.
BarberShift pricing
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BarberShift fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $49/mo |
| Multi-location management | Yes |
| Memberships | Not verified |
| POS and payments | Yes |
| Commission tracking | Yes |
| Inventory management | Yes |
| Client mobile app | No |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 13 integrations: Stripe, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Mailchimp, Instagram, Google Business … See all → |
| Pricing | From $49/mo (source) |
| Website | barbershift.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
BarberShift integrations
BarberShift lists 13 integrations on its own site.
- Stripe
- Google Calendar
- Apple Calendar
- Mailchimp
- Google Business
- WhatsApp Business
- QuickBooks
- Twilio
- Slack
- Square
- Outlook Calendar
- Xero
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Alternatives to BarberShift
- SquireA broad barbershop platform for booking, payments, staff, marketing, and growth.6.9
- SalonistA broad salon platform with booking, POS, memberships, inventory, reporting, and integrations.4.6
- SlickA paid, operations-focused platform for shops managing schedules, staff, payments and stock.6.7
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