Apoynt vs BARBER-OS

Apoynt is a business platform for service businesses that already have their customers, including barbers, salons, beauty businesses, personal trainers, and tattoo artists. Customers book through a business page by choosing a named person, date, and available time; multi-location businesses can offer location selection, subject to plan limits. Its point-of-sale tools cover cash floats, shift checks, cash, card and gift totals, tips, change, and end-of-day cash-up. Businesses can sell gift cards online, redeem them at the till, check balances, and offer loyalty stamps, with availability depending on the plan. Communications include booking confirmations, 24-hour reminders, campaign emails, live chat, and WhatsApp contact features. Businesses can connect their own PayPal or Stripe account or take bank transfers. Apoynt says it takes no commission on bookings, till sales, deposits, or gift cards, though payment-provider fees may apply. Plans are Starter at £14.99 a month, Premier at £29.99 a month, and Premier Plus at £59.99 a month. A 14-day trial includes every feature. The service runs on Android, iOS, and the web.

BARBER-OS is barbershop management software for appointments, online booking, payment processing, and point of sale. It offers customizable booking and scheduling, while its dashboard tracks products, stock orders, and retail sales. Shop tools listed in plan comparisons include team scheduling, employee management, permissions, compensation, pay runs, commissions, payroll, tip splitting, and multi-location management. Marketing features include appointment and client relationship automations, Google Booking, offers, campaigns, two-way messaging, loyalty programs, reviews, and gift cards. The service runs on Android, iOS, and the web, with Admin, POS, and walk-in kiosk apps. Integrated payments for online and in-person transactions are advertised from 2.2% + $0.20 per payment. Clip AI is presented for booking and rescheduling automation, client questions, business insights, and call handling, but is marked as coming soon. The Online Booking Plan is free at free. The Solo Plan costs $29 a month, and Elite costs $89 a month; paid plans list a 7-day trial. The privacy notice says payment data is handled and stored by Adyen.