Barbs vs Razor & Rascal
Barbs
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| Figure | Barbs | Razor & Rascal |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | 79 MYR/mo | £10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Barbershop Scheduling Software | 8.2 (#11) | 7.9 (#18) |
| Booking | Customers can book from a phone using a shop QR code without downloading an app. | Clients can book appointments 24/7 through the app or a custom web booking link. |
| Security | The privacy policy says data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS, passwords are stored as bcrypt hashes, production data access is restricted, and backups are performed regularly. | The features page says client data is stored on GDPR-compliant cloud servers and payments are protected by Stripe security. |
| Support | Barbs offers email support with a stated reply time within 24 hours and support through WhatsApp. | The maker lists a dedicated account manager, ongoing technical support and telephone support from a UK-based team. |
Plans
In their own words
Barbs
Barbs is an all-in-one system for barbershops, covering queues, online bookings, point of sale, inventory, and loyalty. Customers can scan a shop QR code to join a queue, follow their turn on a phone, and receive updates. They can also book from a phone through the shop QR code without downloading an app. The POS supports multiple payment methods and receipt printing; the Android app can keep selling offline and sync later. Barbs sends automatic reminders and notifications through WhatsApp, SMS, and email, and its online store supports DuitNow, ToyyibPay, and Billplz checkout. The Free plan costs nothing and includes one barber, unlimited queue and walk-ins, unlimited POS and receipts, and 15 online bookings per day. Growth costs 79 MYR a month, billed monthly; Pro costs 149 MYR a month, billed monthly; Enterprise costs 299 MYR a month, billed monthly. The service is built for Malaysian barbershops, from solo shops to businesses with multiple branches. It runs on Android and the web.
Razor & Rascal
Razor & Rascal is a booking and management platform for UK barbershops and independent barbers. Clients can book around the clock through the app or a custom web booking link. Barbers can manage chairs, services, schedules, staff access, and permissions, and require full payment or partial deposits at booking. Stripe can split revenue between shop owners and barbers. Shop profiles can appear in the local directory with photos, contact links, and verified customer reviews. The service sends push notifications and email reminders, including prompts to rebook. Its dashboard tracks bookings, cancellations, estimated revenue, new and returning customers, and profitable days over a 30-day period. Barbers can set cancellation policies and use spam booking protection. The system runs on smartphones, tablets, or web browsers without special hardware; the maker says setup can take as little as 10 minutes. It is available on Android, iOS, and web, with a free trial. Pay as you go costs £10 a month, with a cap of £39.90+VAT per month and a 10p charge per booking. White label costs £149.99 a month.