POS & Payments comparison
Mindbody vs Vagaro
How Mindbody and Vagaro compare for wellness franchise operators — side-by-side specs and our verdict on which fits which concept.
Side-by-side
| Mindbody | Vagaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| POS | Yes | Yes |
| Booking | Yes | Yes |
| Memberships | Yes | Yes |
| Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | $99–$700+/location + processing fees | $24–$90/mo |
| Best for | Studios in dense markets that want inbound demand from the Mindbody marketplace | Independent studios and early-stage franchise systems on a budget |
| Differentiator | Consumer marketplace with 2.8M+ active users for new-client discovery | Best price-to-feature ratio in SMB wellness software |
Our verdict
Vagaro is strongest for salon, spa, and med-spa concepts, with straightforward pricing and a clean booking experience that appeals to smaller operators. Mindbody covers a wider range of fitness and wellness modalities and brings the larger marketplace. If your concept is spa- or appointment-led and you want predictable, lower-cost software, Vagaro is the practical pick; if you run class-based fitness or want marketplace discovery across many locations, Mindbody is the more complete fit.
Full profile
Mindbody
Booking, memberships, and payments for fitness and wellness studios.
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Vagaro
Salon and spa software with booking, payments, and marketplace discovery.
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