Vagaro
Salon and spa software with booking, payments, and marketplace discovery.
Regions: US, Canada, International
Vagaro provides booking, POS, and marketing tools for salons, spas, barbershops, and fitness studios, along with a consumer-facing marketplace where clients can discover and book local services. It is priced accessibly compared to enterprise alternatives, making it a common starting point for independent operators and early-stage franchise systems. For franchise operators, the key considerations are multi-location reporting depth and franchisor visibility: Vagaro's corporate reporting capabilities are functional but less sophisticated than platforms like Zenoti built for larger systems. The marketplace can drive new client discovery in markets where Vagaro has consumer density. Evaluate integration options with your CRM or marketing stack before standardizing.
Reviewed by Miles Sutherland, Vendors & Equipment Editor
At a glance
- Type
- All-in-one
- Pricing
- $24–$90/mo
Capabilities
Why it stands out
Best price-to-feature ratio in SMB wellness software
Best for
Independent studios and early-stage franchise systems on a budget
Key features
Compared with
Alternatives to Vagaro
Other pos & payments options for wellness franchises worth comparing against Vagaro.
Fresha
Free booking and business management, monetized through payments and its marketplace.
Boulevard
Client experience platform for appointment-based wellness and beauty businesses.
Zenoti
Spa, salon, and wellness platform for booking, POS, and multi-location management.