Booksy vs Vagaro: What’s the difference?

All the features you need, without the add-on fees

Booksy offers everything you need in one simple, transparent plan. Get all our features, unlimited message blasts, and reliable software you can count on - for one flat fee. Booksy is the perfect fit for independent businesses and small teams looking to run and grow their business.

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Compare the price between Booksy and Vagaro for a similar set of features and inclusions.

$29.99

monthly

All features included
+ $20/mo per additional user

$30.00

monthly

+ $10/mo per additional user
+ $10/mo to charge Deposits
+ $10/mo for Custom Forms
+ $50/mo for 2,000 Text Message marketing plan
+ $10/mo for Email Marketing after first 1,000 emails
+ $10/mo for Payment Processing over $4,000 per month

Is Booksy better than Vagaro?

Comparison based on data in July 2024.
14 day free trial, no credit card required.

All features included

Processing Fees (In-Person, Small Businesses)

2.49% + $0.10
2.75%

Require Deposits for Free*
*Payment processing fees still apply

Free Email and Text Message Marketing

Free Custom Forms

Built-in Social Media Post Creator

Get Featured on Marketplace

Free to turn on, pay one-time 30% commission only when it works
$10/mo, whether it works or not

What makes us different

02

Low payment processing fees

Take in-person payments seamlessly through Booksy for only 2.49% + $0.10 (extra $.10 for Tap to Pay transactions) and no monthly fees.

03

Reliable and secure

Booksy offers consistent platform reliability and keeps your data and transactions secure.

01

No extra charges or add-ons to access features

All of our features are available to every provider with our base subscription fee.

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Free data transfer and 1:1 onboarding support

We'll get you started on Booksy with a free data transfer, whether you're switching from another software or ditching pen and paper. A dedicated Booksy Expert will provide personalized 1:1 support and advice to ensure your success on Booksy.We’ll transfer your:

  • Services
  • Client database
  • Future appointments
  • Reviews
  • Photos
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“My clients love booking appointments through Booksy. I enjoy how well Booksy keeps me organized and informs me of my progress and accomplishments. Booksy's so affordable and customer service representatives are always available when needed.”
Amber Rose

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Frequently asked questions

Is Booksy cheaper than Vagaro?

Booksy and Vagaro’s base monthly subscription fee is about the same for a single user. All of Booksy’s features are included with the base subscription fee.

Vagaro charges extra monthly add-on fees for certain features like custom forms, payment processing, and message blasts. These fees add up quickly - be sure to do the math! For independents and small teams, Booksy is a better value for your money.

  1. Vagaro starts charging you an a extra $10+/month after your first 1,000 emails, Booksy includes unlimited emails and push notification messages to your clients.
  2. Vagaro charges at least $20+/month for text message marketing. Booksy includes up to 2,000 free marketing SMS messages per month. That same amount would cost you an extra $50/mo with Vagaro.
  3. Vagaro charges an extra $10/month to set up online forms. Customizable, automated forms are free with Booksy.
  4. Vagaro charges an extra $10/month to take payments online. That means if you want to required Deposits as No Show Protection or sell gift cards online, you're paying an extra monthly fee in addition to payment processing fees for those transactions. Booksy only applies a payment processing fee for online transactions.

What’s the difference between Booksy and Vagaro?

Booksy offers a powerful and affordable all-in-one solution for barber and beauty pros designed to streamline and grow your business.

  • Save money with transparent and predictable pricing: Add on fees and purchasing text and email packages to message your clients can really add up quickly. Unlike Vagaro's add-on fees, Booksy includes everything you need in a single plan. This means no extra charges for essential features like deposits, custom forms, text message marketing, and email marketing. Plus, Booksy offers a competitive in-person payment processing rate of 2.49% + $0.10 per transaction.
  • Boost your business with free Marketing tools: Attract new clients and keep existing ones engaged with Booksy's free marketing tools. Send 2,000 text messages a month for free, a valuable feature Vagaro charges extra for. Additionally, Booksy's built-in social media post creator simplifies reaching your audience on popular platforms.
  • Focus on what matters most – running your business! Booksy provides a reliable platform with all the tools you need to streamline operations, manage appointments, and attract clients – all at a predictable price with no hidden fees.

Why does Booksy offer that Vagaro doesn’t?

Booksy offers a beautiful and aesthetic app and calendar interface to run your business, either from your phone, tablet or computer.

Does Booksy have a marketplace?

Yes! Booksy has a robust global marketplace with over 38 million clients and counting. All Booksy businesses get to be listed on the marketplace for free. That means clients near you using the Booksy for Customers app or Booksy.com to look for services can discover you, browse your portfolio and reviews, and instantly book you - for free.

Does Booksy charge me for new clients?

Booksy does not charge you for any new clients unless you have the optional Boost marketing feature turned on. The Boost feature increases your business’s visibility on the Booksy Marketplace. Boost is FREE to activate and get your business promoted. When a client books you for the first time while Boost is activated, you’ll pay a one-time 30% commission based on the total cost of their first visit. You only get charged when it works, whereas Vagaro charges $10/mo to increase your exposure on their marketplace, whether you get new clients or not.

When Boost is off, you’ll never get charged for any new clients or bookings.

Even when Boost is activated, you will not be charged for any of your existing clients in your database, or any new client that books you through your business’s unique booking link, QR code, or our booking integrations through Google, Instagram and Facebook.

Vagaro is a registered trademark of Vagaro.
Comparison based on data as of 8/05/2024.