Best Tools for Barbers and Salons in Malta (2026 Guide)

Whether you’re running a barber shop in Sliema or a salon in Gozo, keeping overheads low is key. Fortunately, there are incredible free tools available right now.

Here is our curated list for 2026.

1. Booking System: Bukkly

Yes, we're biased, but we built Bukkly specifically for Malta.

• Cost: Starts at €4.99/month (highly affordable).
• Best For: scheduling, SMS reminders, and client history.
• Why: It replaces the paper diary and stops the "What time are you free?" WhatsApp ping-pong.

2. Payments: Revolut Business

Cash is still king in some places, but card payments are expected in St. Julian's and tourist areas.

• Cost: Free basic account.
• Why: Instant transfers, low fees, and almost every Maltese client has it.

3. Design: Canva

Need a price list for your Instagram story? Or a "Closed for Holidays" post?

• Cost: Free.
• Why: You don't need to hire a designer. Canva has thousands of salon-ready templates.

4. Google Business Profile

This is non-negotiable.

• Cost: Free.
• Why: It puts you on the map. Literally. If you aren't on Google Maps, you don't exist to tourists.

Summary

You can run a highly professional, modern shop using just these four tools.

1. Bukkly for bookings.
2. Revolut for money.
3. Canva for marketing.
4. Google for visibility.

Start simplifying your business today.