The operating system for your barbershop.
Walk-in queue with kiosk mode, multi-barber scheduling, Stripe payments, and zero platform fees. Built for barbershops that run on appointments, walk-ins, or both.
Sound familiar?
These are the problems your current tools were not built to solve.
Walk-in-heavy business with no digital queue management
Clients walk in, ask how long the wait is, and get a shrug. Some leave. Some wait too long and leave frustrated. Without a digital queue, you are losing walk-in revenue you do not even know about.
Barbers managing their own bookings instead of cutting
Your barbers spend time answering phone calls, replying to DMs, and checking their calendars between cuts. Every minute they spend on admin is a minute they are not generating revenue.
No data on retention, revenue, or provider performance
You do not know your client retention rate, your revenue per barber, or which time slots are most profitable. Without data, every business decision is a guess.
Paying platform fees on every transaction
Your current software takes a cut of every payment on top of card processing fees. Those platform fees add up to thousands of dollars per year — money that should stay in your shop.
How SHIFT solves it.
Purpose-built features that address the real problems — not generic tools bolted together.
Kiosk mode for walk-in check-in
Turn any tablet into a walk-in check-in station. Clients select their barber, see the estimated wait time, and join the queue. No receptionist needed — the kiosk runs itself.
Receptionist mode for front-desk booking
Your front desk can book appointments on behalf of clients, toggle between payment methods, and manage the queue — all from one screen. Barbers focus on cutting while the front desk handles logistics.
Zero platform fees
SHIFT charges no platform percentage on transactions. You pay your plan subscription and standard Stripe processing fees — that is it. Every dollar your barbers earn stays where it belongs.
Google Reserve integration
When available, SHIFT supports Google Reserve so clients can book directly from a "Book Online" button on your Google Search and Maps listing. Meet clients where they are already searching.
Financial reporting with ledger accuracy
SHIFT uses a double-entry financial ledger — the same accounting methodology used by banks. Every transaction is recorded with immutable audit trails. Your financial reports are accurate down to the penny.
Keep every dollar you earn. SHIFT charges no platform percentage on transactions.
From signup to accepting live bookings in under five minutes.
Full access to every feature. No credit card required.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. SHIFT's kiosk mode turns any tablet into a walk-in check-in station. Clients select their preferred barber (or "next available"), see their queue position and estimated wait time, and receive a notification when it is their turn. The walk-in queue integrates with the appointment calendar so both walk-ins and scheduled clients are managed seamlessly.
Yes. SHIFT is built on Google Cloud infrastructure and supports Google Reserve, which adds a "Book Online" button directly to your Google Search and Maps listing. Clients searching for barbershops in your area can book without ever visiting your website.
SHIFT's Starter plan is $29 per month with zero platform fees. The Pro plan is $79 per month for teams of up to 10 barbers, also with zero platform fees. Squire charges per-transaction platform fees on top of its subscription, which can add up to hundreds or thousands of dollars per month for busy shops. With SHIFT, you pay your subscription and Stripe processing — nothing else.
Yes. SHIFT includes a book-on-behalf feature that lets your front desk create appointments for clients, select the provider, choose services, and toggle between payment methods. The receptionist can also manage the walk-in queue and check clients in and out — all from one interface.
Yes. SHIFT is a progressive web app that works on any device with a browser — including iPads, Android tablets, and phones. Kiosk mode is specifically optimized for tablet displays, making it perfect for a front-desk walk-in check-in station.
Yes. You can set up SHIFT and start accepting bookings on the same day. The onboarding flow takes under five minutes and includes barbershop-specific templates for common services and scheduling patterns. You can run both systems in parallel during the transition and switch over fully when you are ready.
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