The SQUIRE alternative for barbershops.
SQUIRE locks features behind $150 and $250 tiers. Barbercita puts everything in one $35 plan.
Barbercita is barbershop booking and management software: online booking, every barber's calendar, payments, no-show fees, walk-ins, memberships, booth rent and your shop's own iPhone and Android app. $35 a month for any number of barbers and locations. Month to month. See what $35 gets you.
"I met with Sq**re reps and got emails from B**ksy and downloaded the C*t to see what the hype was all about and was very disappointed with how generic all the plans were. To get to the good stuff you had to spend 100s a month. If I could go back in time I would've switched over way before opening my own barbershop."
Jr, owner, G3 Barbershop · Read his story
Same booking. Less of the catch.
The good stuff is on the top tiers
On SQUIRE's page, booth rent starts at the $150 tier, and client messaging, loyalty and product sales are on the $250 tier. All of them are in Barbercita's $35 plan.
Your own app costs extra
SQUIRE lists a "Flex" app from $30 and a full branded app on the $250 tier. Every Barbercita shop gets its own app, included.
AI is an add-on
SQUIRE lists its Operator AI at $99 a month on top. Barber AI with Siri is included with Barbercita.
Memberships
We couldn't find memberships on SQUIRE's pages. Barbercita has them, with automatic renewals.
Barbercita vs SQUIRE: what you pay
Software price for one location, from SQUIRE's own pricing page on October 30, 2026. Card fees, texts and add-ons are extra with both.
| App and how it charges | 1 barber | 3 barbers | 6 barbers | 10 barbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbercita · one flat price | $35 | $35 | $35 | $35 |
| SQUIRE · $30 solo, $50 to $250 per shop by tier | $30 solo or $50 PRO | $50 PRO* | $50 PRO* | $50 PRO* |
* SQUIRE's PRO is $50 per shop and covers more than one barber, but their page doesn't say how many. Ask them. Bigger plans are $150 and $250 a month.
What's included in each.
| Feature | Barbercita | SQUIRE |
|---|---|---|
| No per-barber fees | ✓ | ✓per shop, by tier |
| Your own app in the App Store + Google Play | ✓ | ✓"Flex" app from $30, full branded app on the $250 tier |
| Walk-in kiosk | ✓ | ✓Listed, plan not shown |
| Waitlist | ✓ | ✓$50 tier and up |
| Memberships | ✓ | Not listed |
| Loyalty program | ✓ | ✓$250 tier only |
| In-app client messaging | ✓ | ✓$250 tier only |
| Booth rent + commission collection | ✓ | ✓$150 tier and up |
| Sell products + track inventory | ✓ | ✓$250 tier only |
| AI assistant | ✓ | Operator: $99/mo add-on |
From SQUIRE's own public pricing and feature pages, checked October 30, 2026. "Not listed" means we couldn't find it on their pages, not that it can never exist. Prices change, so check theirs too. Barbercita's Business Line shop phone is the one add-on to the $35 plan.
Moving from SQUIRE without losing a week.
1. Sign up
Register your shop, add your barbers, services and hours, and connect payments to your own Stripe account.
2. We help move you
We help bring over your services, staff, key settings and client list so you're not starting from zero.
3. Share your link
Put your booking link on Instagram, your site and your window. Clients book without downloading anything.
Switching from SQUIRE, answered straight.
Is Barbercita cheaper than SQUIRE?
For most shops, yes. Barbercita is $35 a month for the whole business. SQUIRE is $30 solo, $50 to $250 per shop by tier, checked October 30, 2026. Card fees are separate with both.
Can I switch from SQUIRE to Barbercita?
Yes. We help move your services, staff, key settings and client list so you're not starting from zero.
Do my clients need to download an app?
No. Clients book from your shop's link on any phone or computer. Your shop also gets its own iPhone and Android app for regulars who want it.
Is there a contract?
No. Month to month. If you pay for a year and it's not for you, we refund the unused months.