Honest comparison
Cutly vs Square Appointments
Square is a payments company that bolted on bookings. Cutly is bookings-first.
| Feature | Cutly | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | £29.99 flat | Free / £20 / £45 tiers |
| Card processing required | No (your choice) | Yes — Square only |
| Card fee | Use what you want | 1.4% + 25p UK |
| SMS reminders | Included | Add-on |
| Built for barbers | Yes — chairs, walk-ins, tips | Generic appointments |
| Setup | Under 10 minutes | Hardware + onboarding |
Where Square Appointments falls short for barbers
- You're locked into Square's card processing — no choice of provider
- Generic appointment UI, not chair-and-barber thinking
- SMS, no-show protection and reminders are paid add-ons
In fairness to Square Appointments
If you already run all your payments through Square hardware, the bundle makes sense. If you don't, you're being pushed onto their processing whether you like it or not.
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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