Alternatives · Salon & Studio
Barberly alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Barberly alternative for most people is Fresha (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps.
Barberly compared with 4 alternatives: Booksy, Fresha, Vagaro and StyleSeat.
Barberly is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per month for 1 team member. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BarberlyThis tool | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Booksy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fresha | Free trial · from $19.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vagaro | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| StyleSeat | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Barberly starts at $25 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Fresha.
Vagaro and StyleSeat start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Barberly
Booksy
Booking app and marketplace for barbers, salons and beauty pros
- Booksy starts at $29.99 per month, plus $20 per extra team member.
- Booksy lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Barberly has.
- Booksy also covers forms and email campaigns.
- Booksy does not cover reports and whatsApp messaging, which Barberly does.
Suits: Barbers and independent beauty pros who run their book from a phone
Fresha
Salon and spa booking with a consumer marketplace for new clients
- Fresha starts at $19.95 per month for one bookable team member (Independent).
- Fresha lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Barberly has.
- Fresha also covers email campaigns, shift scheduling, inventory and review collection.
- Fresha does not cover reports, sMS marketing and whatsApp messaging, which Barberly does.
Suits: Salons, barbers and spas that want low subscription costs
Vagaro
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and studios
- Vagaro starts at $30 per month for 1 calendar, after $23.99 a month for the first 6 months.
- Vagaro lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Barberly has.
- Vagaro also covers forms, email campaigns, payroll, inventory and class booking.
- Vagaro does not cover reports, sMS marketing and whatsApp messaging, which Barberly does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
StyleSeat
Booking, payments and a client marketplace for beauty pros
- StyleSeat starts at $19 per month after a free trial (help center says $35).
- StyleSeat lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Barberly has.
- StyleSeat also covers review collection.
- StyleSeat does not cover reports and whatsApp messaging, which Barberly does.
Suits: Independent hairstylists, barbers, nail techs and estheticians
Limits worth knowing in Barberly
- SMS beyond 500 messages a month costs $0.03 each; WhatsApp notifications are $0.01 a message.
- SMS and WhatsApp marketing campaigns are billed at $0.03 per message.
- Billing is in arrears: the invoice arrives on the first of the next month.
- The pricing page has a country selector; the prices above are the one shown for the United States.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Barberly?
The alternatives to Barberly in this directory are Booksy, Fresha, Vagaro and StyleSeat. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Barberly.
Is there a free alternative to Barberly?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Booksy, Fresha, Vagaro and StyleSeat offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.