Barberly vs theCut:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, theCut had more branded searches than Barberly among barbershop software worldwide. theCut had about 4,400 branded searches, while Barberly had 590. theCut made up 0.68% of all barbershop software searches we track, and Barberly accounted for 0.09%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about barbershop software, theCut appeared in three of the five answers and Barberly in two. theCut was mentioned before Barberly in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
theCut, about 7 searches for every 1 for Barberly
Who does AI mention more?
theCut, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Barberly in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
theCut, named ahead of Barberly in 3 of 3 answers
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Top barbershop software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, theCut was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Barberly was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. theCut was listed before Barberly in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Booksy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Squire5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- theCut3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Barberly2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
StyleSeat0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about barbershop software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which barbershop software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best barbershop booking systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best barbershop software for a shop with several barbers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“barber app”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“barber booking app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Barberly or theCut more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Barberly and theCut by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five barbershop software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for theCut, Barberly. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Booksy | StyleSeat | theCut | Squire | Barberly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.1% | 16.4% | 0.81% | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 84.9% | 14% | 0.45% | 0.54% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 84.7% | 13.9% | 0.55% | 0.66% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.6% | 13.9% | 0.68% | 0.66% | 0.11% |
| Feb 2026 | 84.7% | 13.9% | 0.68% | 0.54% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 85% | 13.9% | 0.45% | 0.54% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 85% | 13.9% | 0.45% | 0.54% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 85% | 13.9% | 0.45% | 0.54% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.1% | 13.9% | 0.37% | 0.51% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.1% | 13.9% | 0.46% | 0.51% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.9% | 13.9% | 0.56% | 0.61% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.6% | 13.9% | 0.68% | 0.66% | 0.09% |
How has the Barberly and theCut comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- theCut was ahead of Barberly in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Barberly’s share of searches among barbershop software worldwide moved from 0.11% to 0.09%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, theCut’s share of searches among barbershop software worldwide moved from 0.81% to 0.68%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for barbershop software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, theCut rose from 4th to 3rd among barbershop software worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Barberly worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 590 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Barberly’s and theCut’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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