Apoynt vs GROOM
Apoynt
apoynt.co.ukGROOM
groom.wtfSide by side
| Figure | Apoynt | GROOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £8.33/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Barbershop Software | 8.5 (#7) | 7.5 (#27) |
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Payments | Businesses can connect their own PayPal or Stripe account or use bank transfer, and Apoynt says it takes no commission on bookings, till sales, deposits, or gift cards. | GROOM’s privacy policy says the product does not take payments and has no card form, wallet or connected payment provider. |
| Privacy | Apoynt says it handles personal data under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and acts as processor for customer booking data on behalf of businesses. | GROOM says it has no advertising cookies, marketing pixels or third-party analytics tags. |
Plans
Apoynt
- Starter£14.99 a month
- Premier£29.99 a month
- Premier Plus£59.99 a month
- Starter£99.99 a year
- Premier£199.99 a year
- Premier Plus£499.99 a year
In their own words
Apoynt
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.