Short answer: Book My Barber is free for your whole shop, with every chair free. theCut: yes — for each barber.
Book My Barber vs theCut
| Book My Barber | theCut | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes — Basic is free for your first year, then $10 a month for the whole shop | Yes — for each barber |
| Pay more for each extra barber | No — every chair is free | Its PRO plan is per barber account |
| Paid promotion | Optional Featured spot, labeled and kept in its own section; the main list is earned with real reviews | None found |
| Fees your clients pay | None | A processing fee when clients pay in the app |
| Book button on Google Maps | Not yet | Not mentioned — link on your Google profile |
| Client app | Web app — clients book from your link, nothing to download | Yes — client app |
Facts about other apps were checked on October 22, 2026 from these pages and can change: theCut free plan · theCut fees · theCut vs others (theCut). We don't list other apps' prices — check their sites for current pricing.
Why barbers pick Book My Barber
- One plan covers the whole shop — free the first year, then $10 a month, not barber by barber
- Shop tools: a shop booking page, the Book My Barber directory and the Now Hiring board for open chairs
- Built by a barber who has run his own shops
Where theCut is ahead
- A popular client app for finding barbers
- Built-in mobile pay
Questions
Is Book My Barber a good theCut alternative?
If you want your whole shop free for the first year, then $10 a month with every chair included, yes. theCut is ahead on some things (a popular client app for finding barbers), 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 theCut 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 theCut
Your own booking page with reminders, every chair free, and a spot in the Book My Barber directory. No card needed to start.