Comparing software for an independent hair business? BackBar Pro and Comb both cover more than the calendar. Look closely at client records, supplies, business costs, and the tools that help your business look like you.
Official sources checked September 18, 2026 · U.S. pricing in USD · Published by Comb
BackBar Pro lists Basic at $28/month and Premium at $49/month. Its expanded backbar inventory and receipt scanning sit on Premium. Comb includes expenses, receipt scanning with Sage, retail inventory, and business supplies in its $45/month individual plan.
BackBar Pro confirms notes, photos, history, and color formulas. Comb brings client records together with categorized notes, preferences, visual mapping, and Sage context. Comb’s color-formula feature is marked beta in the checklist.
Comb includes a customizable booking website, portfolio, service imagery by Sage, and gift certificate artwork. BackBar Pro confirms a booking page; our reviewed sources do not establish an equivalent full website builder.
Checkmarks confirm the named capability, not identical implementations. “Related tool” explains a different approach. “Not verified” means our sources did not establish an equivalent; it does not mean unavailable. Prices beside features are full monthly plan prices. +$ marks an additional monthly add-on.
Booking & your calendar: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
Client care & the little details: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
Forms, waivers & treatment notes: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
Mapping & visual records: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
BackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Lash mapping
Comb
✓Included
Lengths, layers, zones, and saved designs.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Brow mapping
Comb
✓Included
Shape and placement you can revisit.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Hair extension mapping
Comb
✓Included
Map curved rows and individual pieces across head views; record installs, move-ups, replacements, and maintenance.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Head mapping
Comb
✓Included
Record the areas and details of your work.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Face & body treatment records
Comb
✓Included
Mark treatment areas alongside your notes.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Lash & brow map drafts with Sage
Comb
✓Included
Sage prepares a starting point from reference imagery.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Loyalty, memberships & gifts: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
BackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Points-based loyalty
Comb
✓Included
Reward visits and purchases your way.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Visit-based rewards / punch cards
Comb
✓Included
A little progress with every qualifying visit.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Loyalty tiers & client progress
Comb
✓Included
Make the next milestone feel special.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Birthday loyalty bonuses
Comb
✓Included
Give their birthday a little extra love.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client referral rewards
Comb
✓Included
Thank clients for bringing someone new.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Custom loyalty card artwork
Comb
✓Included
Your colors, artwork, and stamp style; Sage can help with the art.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Service packages
Comb
✓Included
Bundle visits and track what is left.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Recurring service memberships
Comb
✓Included
Recurring offers with service visits and product credits. Bee Paid required.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Messaging, campaigns & automations: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
Worker Bees & booking follow-through: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
BackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Unfinished booking follow-up
Comb
✓Included
Drone · Send clients back to the booking they started.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Automatic waitlist outreach
Comb
✓Included
Drift · Match openings, contact clients, and optionally prioritize VIPs.
Your website & creative tools: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
Sage & business intelligence: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
BackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Ask questions about your business
Comb
✓Included
Sage · Work with current calendar, client, and business context.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Setup & reviewed actions with Sage
Comb
✓Included
Prepare forms, services, campaigns, and more. Review before applying.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Live voice assistant
Comb
✓IncludedBeta
Sage Live · Talk through the work.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Assistant preferences & business memory
Comb
✓Included
Carry forward the preferences and goals you share.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client-facing service guidance
Comb
✓IncludedBeta
Sage Match · Help clients find a service that fits.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Checkout, money & stock: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
BackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Service & retail checkout
Comb
✓Included
Services, products, discounts, tips, and receipts.
Safety & your boundaries: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
BackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Configurable client verification
Comb
✓Included
Set the confirmation level for online booking.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Client behavior score & booking threshold
Comb
✓Included
Beehavior · More context before the visit, not a safety guarantee.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Professionals review clients
Comb
✓Included
A rating first. Written detail shared with the author’s approval.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Block clients from booking
Comb
✓Included
Ban online bookings and remove future appointments with you.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Protection against repeat booking attempts
Comb
✓Included
Additional checks help recognize connected identities.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Saved-card checks
Comb
✓Included
Bee Paid checks authorization, screens identified prepaid cards, and requires current cards.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
Independent, together: Comb compared with BackBar Pro. Checkmarks confirm a feature; “Related” describes a different approach; “Not verified” is not a claim of absence.
The feature
Comb $45/mo · $450/yr
BackBar ProPlan / extra cost
Team members & shared booking presence
Comb
✓Colony planAdditional cost
Colony · Invite your people into a shared booking website. Paid team plan, separate from your individual subscription.
BackBar Pro
—Not verifiedNo confirmed equivalent in our sources.
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85 Comb capabilities, grouped for browsing—not a feature-count score against BackBar Pro. “Included” refers to Comb’s individual subscription unless marked Colony. Beta labels, usage allowances, payment setup, and separate processing fees apply. Checkmarks compare the named capability, not identical implementations or medical compliance.
Comparing BackBar Pro and Comb?
Which BackBar product is compared here?+
This page compares BackBar Pro, the hairstylist software at backbarhq.com. It does not compare the unrelated Backbar bar and restaurant inventory product.
How do Comb and BackBar Pro prices compare?+
Comb is $45/month or $450/year. BackBar Pro lists Basic at $28/month and Premium at $49/month. The reviewed BackBar Pro page does not list an annual subscription rate. Payment processing is separate.
Do both products track stock?+
Yes. BackBar Pro includes retail inventory on Basic and expanded backbar inventory on Premium. Comb includes retail stock and business-supply tracking. Confirmed features and plan requirements are listed below.
This is Comb’s own comparison, not an independent review. Prices and product plans can change. Official evidence is linked beside the facts. Clinical tools are compared by workflow, not medical compliance or certification. Neither company’s name implies an affiliation or endorsement.
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