Short answer: Book My Barber is free for your whole shop, with every chair free. StyleSeat: no — its basic plan is closed to new pros.
Book My Barber vs StyleSeat
| Book My Barber | StyleSeat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes — Basic is free for your first year, then $10 a month for the whole shop | No — its basic plan is closed to new pros |
| Pay more for each extra barber | No — every chair is free | No |
| Paid promotion | Optional Featured spot, labeled and kept in its own section; the main list is earned with real reviews | New Client Connection: StyleSeat keeps a share of the first appointment for each new client its marketplace brings you |
| Fees your clients pay | None | Yes — clients pay a booking fee |
| Book button on Google Maps | Not yet | Yes |
| Client app | Web app — clients book from your link, nothing to download | Yes |
Facts about other apps were checked on October 22, 2026 from these pages and can change: StyleSeat: how much it costs · StyleSeat: Google Reserve · StyleSeat vs Booksy (StyleSeat). We don't list other apps' prices — check their sites for current pricing.
Why barbers pick Book My Barber
- Your clients never pay a booking fee on Book My Barber
- Book My Barber gives your whole shop a free first year
- Made only for barbershops — city, style and Now Hiring pages for barbers
Where StyleSeat is ahead
- A large client app and marketplace
- Book buttons on Google Maps and Instagram
Questions
Is Book My Barber a good StyleSeat alternative?
If you want your whole shop free for the first year, then $10 a month with every chair included, yes. StyleSeat is ahead on some things (a large client app and marketplace), 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 StyleSeat 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 StyleSeat
Your own booking page with reminders, every chair free, and a spot in the Book My Barber directory. No card needed to start.