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Barbs vs salOWN
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.
Free plan AndroidWeb
Barbs combines customer queue and booking access with shop-side POS and messaging tools. The free plan covers core queue and sales use, but shops needing inventory, loyalty or more booking capacity will need to consider paid plans.
Visit Barbs Free plan Web
salOWN combines appointment and walk-in handling with checkout, payments, and salon-focused analytics. Its free plan has a one-stylist limit, while loyalty campaigns are included in Pro.
Visit salOWNThe facts
| Barbs | salOWN | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Growth: 79 MYR a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | barbs.my | salown.com |
| On barbershop scheduling software | #2 of 28 | #6 of 28 |
Barbs: what it does well
- Customers can join queues and track turns by phone.
- Bookings do not require customers to download an app.
- Android POS can sell offline and sync later.
- Supports reminders through WhatsApp, SMS and email.
- Email support has a stated reply time within 24 hours.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one barber.
- Free plan allows 15 online bookings per day.
- Free plan excludes loyalty, analytics, commission and inventory.
salOWN: what it does well
- Imports bookings from Treatwell, Booksy, and Fresha.
- Tracks payment methods and staff tips.
- Supports two-way Google and Apple Calendar sync.
- Free plan includes one stylist and 50 monthly bookings.
- Client and staff PWAs are described as offline-ready.
What to know first
- The free plan is limited to 50 monthly bookings.
- Stripe processing fees apply to deposits.
- Applications are personally reviewed during early access.