Barber booking software, no marketplace fees
For shops, chair renters and solo barbers. Deposits to cut no-shows, quick-rebook for walk-ins, and a client list you actually own, no marketplace in the middle.
Built for the way barbers actually work
Chair-level scheduling
Assign each booking to a specific chair so the floor never double-books, even when multiple barbers share the diary.
Deposits on high-demand slots
Charge a deposit on Friday evenings, fades, or longer cuts. Cut no-shows without scaring off loyal clients.
Quick-rebook for walk-ins
Walk-in clients become regulars in two taps. Show them open chairs today and let them grab a slot from the wash basin.
Your branded page, not a marketplace listing
Clients book on your page, not a directory where the next barber is one tap away. No commission, no Boost auctions.
Why barbers pick CHAIR over Booksy
You own the client relationship
Booksy owns the relationship: clients use their app, see their notifications, and get recommendations for other businesses in their feed. CHAIR keeps the relationship yours. Clients book on your page directly, without a marketplace in the middle.
Flat fee, not a commission
Booksy: 30% on Boost bookings. CHAIR: flat monthly, 0% on every booking you take, whether the client is new or has been with you for years.
Your brand, not a directory
On Booksy you appear next to every competing barbers in the area. On CHAIR clients book on your branded page, with your name above the door.
How CHAIR compares to Booksy and Fresha
Side-by-side on the dimensions that matter most: how you pay, who owns the client relationship, and what the page clients land on actually looks like.
Competitor pricing and policies based on each platform's public pricing pages and verified at time of writing. Plans change; please verify with the provider before switching.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best booking system for a barbershop?
It depends on whether you want clients to find you through a marketplace (Booksy, Fresha) or to keep your client list yours. CHAIR is built for the second: a branded page, your client data, flat monthly pricing.
Can I take a deposit on barber appointments?
Yes. CHAIR supports deposits on any service, flat fees or percentages. Set it per service so a £5 deposit covers a £15 trim while a full re-style takes a £25 hold. Deposits cut no-show rates by 20 to 40% in most shops.
Do my clients need to download an app to book?
No. Your booking page is a normal web link. Share it via Instagram bio, WhatsApp, QR codes in the shop. Clients book in their browser. There is also an iOS and Android app for clients who want to keep their appointments in one place.
How does CHAIR compare to Booksy for barbers?
Booksy is a marketplace. Clients discover you through Booksy and Booksy keeps a commission on new clients. CHAIR is professional-owned. Clients book you directly on your branded page, you keep 100% of every booking, and we charge a flat monthly fee regardless of how many appointments you take.
Does CHAIR work for chair renters and self-employed barbers?
Yes. Chair renters get their own page, their own client list, and their own deposit policy, independent of the shop they rent from. The shop owner can still see chair-level availability if you want them to.
Ready to take your barber bookings on CHAIR?
Flat monthly pricing. No commission. Your clients, your brand, your business.