Barbercita gives your shop its own booking app in the App Store and Google Play. Not a profile. Not a listing. A real branded app with your name on it. The other guys stick you in a directory next to your competitors and call it a day. If your ratings fall or your hours don’t match what a client wants, they’re getting pushed to someone else. That’s not ownership. That’s renting space on someone else’s turf. With Barbercita, you own your traffic, your clients, and your brand. No gatekeepers. No games.
Sign up, register your shop, and you’re live. Barbercita gives you a fully branded booking page and starts building your custom mobile app — no developers needed. Add your barbers, services, hours, and payment details. The whole system is built for barbers, not tech nerds. You control the flow, the look, and the rules. Unlike other platforms that squeeze you into their layout and send your clients to competitors, Barbercita puts the focus on your business and your brand.
Absolutely. Most barbers who switch to Barbercita are coming from apps like Squire or Booksy. Those platforms give you a profile, not a brand. They push your clients through a shared system, showcase other shops, and make it way too easy for a loyal client to end up somewhere else. Barbercita gives you control. Your services, your pricing, your branding — and your own custom app. We can help move everything over, from your services to your barbers. And here’s what usually happens. Once your app is live and your clients start using it, you’ll delete yourself off those directories without even thinking twice.
Not even close. Barbercita is designed so barbers can run everything themselves — no tech team, no coding, no waiting. You control your hours, pricing, services, loyalty programs, and more — right from your dashboard. And here’s the best part: when you update anything, it changes instantly in your app. No resubmitting to the App Store. No manual updates. The only things that stay fixed are your app icon and splash screen; everything else is dynamic and fully in your control.Other platforms make you jump through hoops for simple changes. With Barbercita, you're driving the whole ship.
Barbercita gives you everything you need to run and grow your barbershop all in one place. You get a fully branded mobile app, a walk-in kiosk system, automated appointment booking, memberships, loyalty rewards, push notifications, after-hours controls, and instant payouts via Stripe or Cash App. There’s even a custom waitlist system that fills in last-minute cancellations automatically. Other platforms sell you bits and pieces. We give you the whole ecosystem — no upsells, no hidden paywalls, and no forcing your clients to book through a marketplace full of competitors.
Yes — and this is where Barbercita flips the game. Stripe takes 2.9% + 30¢ from every card payment. Most platforms make the shop owner eat that cost. Not Barbercita. We let you set your own surcharge. Want to charge 3%? 4%? 5%? It’s your business, your rules. You’re not just covering Stripe’s fee — you’re building a little breathing room and actually profiting on every card swipe. Every gas station, restaurant, and retail store does it. Now you can too. No more taking the hit just to get paid.
Barbercita’s walk-in kiosk lets you turn any tablet into a digital front desk. Clients can check in, pick their barber, choose a service, and wait their turn — no paper sign-in sheets, no confusion. It updates in real time so barbers can see who’s next, and customers can check their wait status. You control the queue. You control who’s bookable. And it all syncs with your app and dashboard. Other platforms don’t offer this — or they charge extra. With Barbercita, it’s built in and ready to use right out of the box.
Yes — Barbercita has a built-in waitlist system made for barbers, not restaurants. When your schedule is packed, clients can choose specific time slots they want. If someone cancels, the system auto-fills the spot and notifies the waitlist instantly — via push notification and email. No manual juggling. No awkward texts. No wasted time. You don’t lose business just because someone else showed up first. Your regulars still get a chance to slide in and you keep every chair filled. Other platforms don’t even offer this. With Barbercita, it’s automatic.
Absolutely. Barbercita gives you full control over memberships and loyalty perks — no third-party plugins or extra fees. You can set up monthly plans that give your clients discounts, free services, or priority booking. Want to reward loyalty? Every visit can earn points toward a future cut, fade, or beard trim — you decide how it works. This keeps your clients coming back and gives them a reason to stay loyal to your shop instead of browsing around. And because it’s built into your app, it all feels seamless. Other platforms charge extra or make you use some outdated point system. Barbercita puts it all in one place your app, your rules.
Yes. Barbercita connects directly to Stripe so you can accept credit cards, debit cards, and even Cash App if your clients use it. Funds go straight to your connected account and you control when to cash out. There are no Barbercita middlemen touching your money. You see every transaction, every payout, and every fee in real time. You also have the option to turn off online payments if you prefer in-person cash or manual checkout. Other platforms take a cut or delay your money. With Barbercita, you get paid fast and direct.
Barbercita costs $25 per month. That includes your branded booking app, kiosk, memberships, loyalty system, and more. There are zero hidden fees. No setup fees, no per-appointment charges, and no commissions on your earnings. You keep what you make. Most platforms charge extra for features like custom branding or push notifications. With Barbercita, it’s all included in one flat rate.
Yes. With Barbercita, you set your own no-show and cancellation policy. If a client cancels too late or doesn’t show, their card is automatically charged based on the rules you choose. If the payment fails, the system will block them from booking again until the balance is paid. You can also blacklist clients completely, making sure they can’t book with your shop ever again. Other platforms don’t give you this level of control. Barbercita was built to protect barbers, not just clients.
Yes. Clients can add a tip during the booking process, and if they forget, you can add or adjust the tip manually when checking them out. Tips are included in your payout and tracked just like any other part of the transaction. You’re always in control. Unlike other platforms that lock the tip amount or make it hard to update, Barbercita gives you the flexibility to make sure you’re properly paid for your time.
Yes. Clients can securely save a card on file so future bookings are faster and easier. When a card is saved, it can be used for instant checkouts, auto-charging for no-shows, or quick rebooking with no delay. The saved card is fully encrypted and managed by Stripe, so it's safe and PCI compliant. Most clients love the convenience and most barbers love getting paid without needing to chase down payment every time.
Yes. You can require full payment upfront, charge a deposit, or allow pay-in-person options. It’s completely up to you. Prepayment reduces no-shows and helps keep your schedule solid. If a client doesn’t pay, the appointment won’t go through. You set the rules. Other platforms force one-size-fits-all payment flows. Barbercita lets you decide how and when your clients pay.
Yes. Barbercita has a referral program that pays you for spreading the word. You get a unique referral code and link to share. When someone signs up using your code, you earn 20 percent of their monthly plan — for life. Even if you stop using Barbercita, you still get paid for the people you referred. You can track everything from your dashboard and request payouts manually whenever you want.
Yes. If you're switching from Squire, Booksy, or any other platform, we can help you migrate your client list, services, and basic shop settings. You won’t lose your data or have to start over. Most barbers who switch to Barbercita bring their existing clients with them and instantly upgrade the experience. We make the transition smooth so you can focus on bookings, not rebuilding your system.