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Barbershop Manager vs theCut
Both stand on barbershop scheduling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Barbershop Manager if your shop handles walk-ins and needs one live list for in-person and online check-ins, with barber and owner reporting. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or hardware immediately; the Check-In Station hardware page gives a January 2027 shipping date.
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theCut brings client discovery, appointment booking, and shop administration together for barbers and their customers. Compare the FREE discovery charge with PRO’s $25 a month price, and factor in the listed processing fee if taking payments.
Visit theCutThe facts
| Barbershop Manager | theCut | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Barbershop Manager (annual): $891 a year | PRO: $25 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | barbershopmanager.com | thecut.co |
| On barbershop scheduling software | #9 of 28 | #5 of 28 |
Barbershop Manager: what it does well
- Combines kiosk and website check-ins in one live waiting list.
- Gives each barber tools for availability, services, tips, and daily totals.
- Shows service revenue and customer counts in an owner dashboard.
- Supports branded receipts, reminders, alerts, review links, and gift cards.
- Runs on Android, iOS, and the web.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The trial includes 100 SMS; plans include 500 SMS per month.
- Extra SMS require a 1,000-text minimum.
- Check-In Station hardware ships January 2027.
theCut: what it does well
- Clients can filter barber profiles by distance, price, and reviews.
- Bookings can be confirmed through the app or website.
- Shop owners can manage staff schedules and booth rent.
- Lists Apple Pay, Cash App Pay, and Google Pay.
- Available on Android, iOS, and web.
What to know first
- FREE charges $10 per client for discovery.
- Payment-processing transactions carry a 2.75% fee.
- Payment verification can take up to 48 hours or longer.
- Standard deposits take 1–2 business days.
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