What is the best free barbershop management software?
Pronto is a free, open-source barbershop management software that includes appointment booking, walk-in support, a multi-barber calendar, POS, client CRM, grooming product inventory and automated notifications via Email, Telegram, WhatsApp and Viber. The self-hosted version is free forever with no limits. The cloud version has a free tier and paid plans starting at $19/month.
Can barbershop clients book without creating an account?
No account needed. The public booking page only requires a name and phone number — no registration, no password, no app to download. This removes friction and increases booking conversion significantly compared to platforms that require clients to sign up.
Does Pronto support both walk-ins and appointments?
Yes. Barbers can manage pre-booked appointments from the online booking page alongside walk-in clients added manually at any time. The calendar shows all barbers side by side so you always know who is free and what is coming up next.
Is Pronto an alternative to barbershop booking platforms?
Yes. Unlike marketplace booking platforms that charge 15–30% per appointment and lock your client data into their ecosystem, Pronto charges zero commission. You own your client database completely. If you ever stop using Pronto, your data is yours to keep.
How do automated appointment reminders work for barbershops?
Pronto automatically sends a booking confirmation immediately after an appointment is made, a reminder 24 hours before the visit, another reminder 1 hour before, and a thank-you message 2 hours after the visit ends. All messages go via the channel each client prefers: WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber or Email.
Can I sell retail products at my barbershop alongside services?
Yes. Pronto lets you ring up pomades, beard oils and styling products at the same checkout as your cuts. Add products by scanning a barcode — stock updates automatically. Set minimum stock levels and get an automatic alert when you're running low. Appointments, clients, services and retail sales all in one place, zero commission on everything.
Can I track grooming product inventory in my barbershop?
Yes. Pronto tracks stock levels for every product — pomades, beard oils, shampoos, waxes, and anything else you sell or use. When a product drops below your minimum quantity, an automatic alert is sent to the owner via Email, Telegram, WhatsApp or Viber.
Does Pronto work for multi-barber shops?
Yes. The booking calendar shows each barber as a separate column. Clients can request a specific barber or book with whoever is available first. Appointments are protected against double-booking at the database level — it is technically impossible to overbook a slot.
How do I install Pronto on my own server?
You need Docker on any Linux VPS, Windows or macOS machine with at least 1 GB RAM. Run
docker compose up -d and the full barbershop management system starts automatically. No DevOps knowledge required. See the
documentation on GitHub for step-by-step instructions.