Honest comparison
Cutly vs Booksy
Booksy charges a monthly fee plus per-message SMS. Cutly is one flat price.
| Feature | Cutly | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | £29.99/mo | ~£25/mo + SMS top-ups |
| SMS reminders | Included in plan | Pay per message |
| Boost / promoted listings | N/A — own link | Pay-per-click 'Boost' ads |
| Marketplace | No | Yes (your competitors are on it) |
| UK pricing transparency | Public, in £ | Quote on request |
| Solo barber tier | £29.99 | Often pushed to higher tier |
| Built specifically for barbers | Yes | Beauty-first, barber-second |
Where Booksy falls short for barbers
- SMS is metered — busy weeks mean surprise bills
- Boost feature pressures you into paid promotion
- Salon-first UI feels off for a barbershop workflow
- Pricing isn't public — varies by sales call
In fairness to Booksy
Booksy has a big install base and decent salon features. If you run a unisex salon and want a marketplace, it works. For barbers running a chair, Cutly is leaner and cheaper.
Why barbers pick Cutly
Flat £29.99/mo — no commission, no per-booking fee
SMS reminders included in every plan
Your link, your brand — no marketplace
Own your client data, export anytime
10-minute setup, cancel anytime
UK pricing in pounds, no quote-on-call
Pricing
Simple pricing. Pay for your chairs, not our tiers.
£29/month base. £10/month per additional chair. Every location on one account.
£29/month
+ £10/month per additional chair
- Smart Notifications (Email + WhatsApp + SMS)
- Unlimited bookings, services, and clients
- Booking page + calendar + dashboard
- Every location on one account
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