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ChairSlot vs Mintbook
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 ChairSlot if a barbershop needs booking, queue handling, hairstyle previews, and checkout in one service. The main reason to look elsewhere is its paid-only model or, for larger shops, the Starter plan's one-barber and one-location capacity.
Visit ChairSlotChoose Mintbook if your salon, clinic or barbershop needs a branded booking site, owner dashboard and recurring appointments. Solo starts at £149/mo; businesses needing staff calendars, packages or memberships must choose Team or Growth. Card payments run through the business’s own Stripe account at Stripe’s standard rates.
Visit MintbookThe facts
| ChairSlot | Mintbook | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $19 a month | Solo: £149 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chairslot.com | mintbook.co.uk |
| On barbershop scheduling software | #21 of 28 | #25 of 28 |
ChairSlot: what it does well
- Clients can book around the clock and select a barber and available time.
- Photo previews let clients view hairstyles on their own face.
- POS supports split payments, tips, retail, refunds, and cash reconciliation.
- Reports cover revenue, barber performance, peak hours, and multiple locations.
- Mobile app includes schedules, client history, tips, and the live queue.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- Starter is limited to one barber and one location.
- Lifetime plan requires separate purchases for AI preview photos.
- Monthly AI preview allowances vary by plan.
Mintbook: what it does well
- Clients book without downloading an app.
- Repeat visits can be scheduled at set weekly intervals.
- Businesses can import client details from a CSV export.
- Saved cards can cover business-set missed-appointment fees.
- Email and SMS appointment reminders are included.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Solo starts at £149/mo.
- Card payments require the business’s own Stripe account.
- Staff calendars and team booking begin with Team at £249/mo.
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