Short answer: Book My Barber is free for your whole shop, with every chair free. Booksy: no — free trial, then a paid plan.
Book My Barber vs Booksy
| Book My Barber | Booksy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes — Basic is free for your first year, then $10 a month for the whole shop | No — free trial, then a paid plan |
| Pay more for each extra barber | No — every chair is free | Yes — a monthly fee for each extra staff member |
| Paid promotion | Optional Featured spot, labeled and kept in its own section; the main list is earned with real reviews | Boost: pays to move you up in Booksy's marketplace search, and Booksy keeps a share of each new Boost client's first visit |
| Fees your clients pay | None | No booking fee listed for clients |
| Book button on Google Maps | Not yet | Yes |
| Client app | Web app — clients book from your link, nothing to download | Yes — large client app |
Facts about other apps were checked on October 22, 2026 from these pages and can change: Booksy pricing · Booksy Boost · Booksy and Reserve with Google. We don't list other apps' prices — check their sites for current pricing.
Why barbers pick Book My Barber
- Every barber in your shop is free on Book My Barber — Booksy charges for each extra staff member
- Booksy Boost can push a newer profile up in its search. Book My Barber's main list is earned with real reviews; paid Featured spots sit in their own labeled section
- Built by a working barber with 19 years behind the chair, for barbers
Where Booksy is ahead
- A big client app with a lot of people already searching it
- Book buttons on Google Maps (Reserve with Google), Instagram and Facebook
Questions
Is Book My Barber a good Booksy alternative?
If you want your whole shop free for the first year, then $10 a month with every chair included, yes. Booksy is ahead on some things (a big client app with a lot of people already searching it), so pick what matters most to your shop.
Is Book My Barber free?
Basic is free for your first year, then $10 a month for the whole shop: booking page with reminders, every chair included, and a listing in the Book My Barber directory. No card needed to start.
Do my clients need an app?
No. Clients book from your link in their web browser.
Can I keep Booksy while I try it?
Yes. Start free, share your Book My Barber link with a few clients, and see how it works for your shop.
Other comparisons
Try Book My Barber free next to Booksy
Your own booking page with reminders, every chair free, and a spot in the Book My Barber directory. No card needed to start.