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Nearcut vs Pronto
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.
Barbers starting out or working solo can consider Free for You for booking, reminders, and social “Book Now” links without a monthly bill. Established or growing shops can try the Subscription plan for a monthly arrangement based on their needs. Shops that want a fixed published subscription price may want to look elsewhere.
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Pronto covers booking, checkout, reminders, and client records for salon and related businesses. Compare the free plan's capacity with your staffing and booking needs, and note that several listed features are still coming soon.
Visit ProntoThe facts
| Nearcut | Pronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nearcut.com | trypronto.app |
| On barbershop scheduling software | #3 of 28 | #1 of 28 |
Nearcut: what it does well
- Handles online appointments and walk-ins
- Cancellation waitlist can help fill openings
- Supports full or partial prepayments online or offline
- Free plan includes email and unlimited SMS reminders
- Facebook and Instagram “Book Now” integration on both plans
What to know first
- Clients pay a small booking charge on Free for You
- Subscription price depends on the barbershop’s needs
- Subscription calculator displays £00.00 per month plus VAT
Pronto: what it does well
- Online booking requires only a name and phone number.
- POS supports offline checkout and several payment types.
- Reminders can use four listed messaging channels.
- Cloud users can export client data and history.
- Free tier includes one staff member.
What to know first
- Free plan allows 50 bookings per month.
- Free plan allows 100 clients and 100 products.
- Self-hosting requires at least 1 GB RAM.
- White-label mode and API access are listed as coming soon.
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