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Apoynt
What Apoynt is
Apoynt is a business platform for service businesses that already have customers, including barbers, salons, beauty businesses, personal trainers, and tattoo artists. Customers can book a named team member, date, and available time through a business booking page, and choose a location where the business offers multiple shops. Its point-of-sale tools cover cash floats, shift checks, cash, card and gift totals, tips, change, and end-of-day cash-up. Businesses can sell gift cards online, redeem them at the till, check balances, and offer loyalty stamps; availability depends on the plan. Communications include booking confirmations, 24-hour reminders, campaign emails, live chat, and WhatsApp contact features. Businesses can connect their own PayPal or Stripe account or accept bank transfers. Apoynt says it takes no commission on bookings, till sales, deposits, or gift cards, though payment processor fees may apply. Plans start at £14.99/mo, and the 14-day trial includes every feature. The Starter plan is £14.99 a month and lists two staff, one calendar, and one location. Apoynt is available on Android, iOS, and the web.
Who it suits
It suits appointment-based service businesses such as salons, barbers, personal trainers, and tattoo artists. The plans list different staff, calendar, and location limits for businesses with varying needs.
What it does well
- Customers can book a named team member and time.
- Includes POS tools for cash-up and payment totals.
- Businesses can connect PayPal or Stripe or accept bank transfer.
- The 14-day trial includes every feature.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Payment processor fees may apply with Stripe or PayPal.
- Starter lists one location and one calendar.
Limits
The Starter plan costs £14.99 per month and includes 2 staff, 1 calendar, and 1 location. Feature availability, including gift cards and loyalty stamps, varies by plan; Stripe and PayPal processing fees may apply. The trial lasts 14 days and is available once per person.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | £14.99 / month · 2 staff · 1 calendars · 1 locations | £14.99 a month |
| Premier | £199.99 / year · 5 staff · 3 calendars · 2 locations | £199.99 a year |
| Premier | £29.99 / month · 5 staff · 3 calendars · 2 locations | £29.99 a month |
| Premier Plus | £499.99 / year · 20 staff · 15 calendars · 3 locations | £499.99 a year |
| Premier Plus | £59.99 / month · 20 staff · 15 calendars · 3 locations | £59.99 a month |
| Starter | £99.99 / year · 2 staff · 1 calendars · 1 locations | £99.99 a year |
As apoynt.co.uk lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Apoynt website.
- Choose a plan starting at £14.99 per month, or begin the 14-day trial.
- Use the web platform, or follow the install instructions for iPhone or iPad through Safari or Android through Chrome.
- Set up a business booking page so customers can select a team member, date, and available time.
- Connect a PayPal or Stripe account, or use bank transfer for payments.
Verdict
Apoynt brings bookings, point of sale, gift cards, loyalty, and customer communications into one business platform. Check plan-dependent features and location limits, and account for possible payment-provider fees.
Questions
How much does Apoynt cost?
Plans start at £14.99 per month. The listed plans are Starter at £14.99 per month, Premier at £29.99 per month, and Premier Plus at £59.99 per month.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. A 14-day trial includes every feature, and Apoynt says each person can have one trial.
Which platforms does Apoynt support?
Apoynt is available on the web, Android, and iOS. Its phone installation instructions use Safari for iPhone or iPad and Chrome for Android.
What payment methods can a business use?
Businesses can connect their own PayPal or Stripe account or accept bank transfers. PayPal and Stripe processing fees may apply.
Does Apoynt charge commission on sales or bookings?
Apoynt says it takes no commission on bookings, till sales, deposits, or gift cards. Payment processor fees may still apply when using PayPal or Stripe.
Which businesses does Apoynt serve?
Apoynt names barbers, salons, beauty businesses, personal trainers, and tattoo artists as customers it serves.
Facts from Apoynt's own pages
- Bookings
- Customers can book a named person, date, and available time through a business booking page. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Data collected
- The privacy policy lists account names and emails, booking details, payment references rather than full card numbers, support messages, and basic device logs. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Data retention
- The privacy policy says account data is kept while an account is open and up to 24 months after closure unless law requires longer; booking records follow the business that created them. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Gift cards and loyalty
- The site lists online gift card sales, till redemption, balance lookup, and loyalty stamps; feature availability depends on the plan. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom · apoynt.co.uk, 28 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- The site names barbers, salons, beauty businesses, personal trainers, and tattoo artists as customers it serves. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Messaging and reminders
- Apoynt lists booking confirmations, 24-hour reminders, campaign emails, live chat, and WhatsApp contact features. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Multiple locations
- Customers can choose a location, with the booking page showing only the team assigned to that shop; location limits vary by plan. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Payment fees
- The site says payment processor fees may still apply when using Stripe or PayPal and are charged by the payment provider. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Payments
- Businesses can connect their own PayPal or Stripe account or use bank transfer, and Apoynt says it takes no commission on bookings, till sales, deposits, or gift cards. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Phone access
- The site provides install instructions for iPhone/iPad through Safari and Android through Chrome. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Point of sale
- The POS supports a cash float, shift checks, live cash/card/gift totals, tips, change, and end-of-day cash-up. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- Apoynt says it handles personal data under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and acts as processor for customer booking data on behalf of businesses. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Apoynt describes itself as a business platform for service businesses that already have their customers. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
- Trial
- The 14-day trial includes every feature, and the site says there is one trial per person. · apoynt.co.uk, 30 Sept 2026
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