Apoynt vs PuroBarber

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.

PuroBarber brings barbershop operations together with a barber forum, videos, a store, and a client directory. Its management tools handle appointments, client records, point of sale, inventory, commissions, and reports for solo barbers or teams. Staff can place walk-in clients in a digital queue, assign them to available barbers, and notify them when service is ready. The calendar shows each barber’s availability and sends automatic reminders. Payments can be cash, card, or a mix, with tickets and transaction records available. Inventory tools track minimum stock, reorder alerts, product use by service, and consumption reports. Owners managing multiple locations can oversee location-specific staff, stock, appointments, and reporting in one dashboard. Reports cover sales, commissions, best-selling products, frequent customers, and revenue by period, and can be exported. PuroBarber is cloud-based, requires an internet connection, and runs on Android, iOS, and the web. The free Solo plan is free; paid plans include Barbershop at 199 MXN a month and Barbershop Plus at 499 MXN a month. A 30-day trial is listed.