Alternatives · Salon & Studio
Vagaro alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Vagaro alternative for most people is Square Appointments (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps. It's also the best free one.
Vagaro compared with 8 alternatives: GlossGenius, Fresha, Booksy, Mindbody, Boulevard and 3 more.
Vagaro is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30 per month for 1 calendar, after $23.99 a month for the first 6 months. 1 of the 8 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| VagaroThis tool | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| GlossGenius | Free trial · from $24/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fresha | Free trial · from $19.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Booksy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mindbody | From $79/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Boulevard | From $143/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mangomint | Free trial · from $120/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shore | Free trial · from $49.90/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Square Appointments | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Vagaro starts at $23.99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 8 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Fresha.
Mindbody, Boulevard and Square Appointments score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Vagaro
GlossGenius
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and medspas
- GlossGenius starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($28 billed monthly).
- GlossGenius also covers clinical notes, sMS marketing and review collection.
- GlossGenius does not cover inventory and class booking, which Vagaro does.
Suits: Solo stylists and small salons that want booking and payments in one app
Fresha
Salon and spa booking with a consumer marketplace for new clients
- Fresha starts at $19.95 per month for one bookable team member (Independent).
- Fresha also covers shift scheduling and review collection.
- Fresha does not cover forms, payroll and class booking, which Vagaro does.
Suits: Salons, barbers and spas that want low subscription costs
Booksy
Booking app and marketplace for barbers, salons and beauty pros
- Booksy starts at $29.99 per month, plus $20 per extra team member.
- Booksy also covers sMS marketing.
- Booksy does not cover payroll, inventory and class booking, which Vagaro does.
Suits: Barbers and independent beauty pros who run their book from a phone
Mindbody
Studio, gym, spa and salon software with a consumer booking app
- Mindbody starts at $79 per location / month and up.
- Mindbody also covers marketing automation and sMS marketing.
- Mindbody does not cover forms, payroll and inventory, which Vagaro does.
Suits: Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios that run class schedules
Boulevard
Booking, checkout and marketing for salons, spas and medspas
- Boulevard starts at $143 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($159 billed monthly).
- Boulevard also covers marketing automation and business texting.
- Boulevard does not cover payroll, inventory and class booking, which Vagaro does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbershops with several providers or locations
Mangomint
Salon, spa and medspa software priced per location and user
- Mangomint starts at $120 per location / month, plus $10 per user.
- Mangomint also covers marketing automation, business phone line and business texting.
- Mangomint does not cover email campaigns and class booking, which Vagaro does.
Suits: Salons and spas with several providers and a front desk
Shore
German-made booking and marketing software for salons and studios
- Shore starts at $49.90 per month, billed annually ($59.90 billed monthly).
- Shore lists no Android app, which Vagaro has.
- Shore also covers marketing automation, whatsApp messaging and review collection.
- Shore does not cover forms, payroll, inventory and class booking, which Vagaro does.
Suits: Hair and beauty salons that want online booking without a marketplace
Square Appointments
Booking, point of sale and payments for appointment businesses
- Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus).
- Square Appointments has a free plan, which Vagaro lacks.
- Square Appointments also covers booking links, invoicing and reports.
- Square Appointments does not cover forms, email campaigns, payroll, inventory, appointment booking and class booking, which Vagaro does.
Suits: Salons, barbershops and spas that want booking and checkout in one system
Limits worth knowing in Vagaro
- The $23.99 price lasts 6 months; after that one calendar costs $30 a month and each added calendar $10, up to seven.
- The pricing page calls its model à la carte but gives no prices for extras such as text marketing, a branded app or a MySite website.
- The free card reader requires signing up for Vagaro Merchant Services, which advertises processing rates from 2.2%.
- Multi-location pricing is quoted by sales, with each location priced by the features chosen for it.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Vagaro?
The alternatives to Vagaro in this directory are GlossGenius, Fresha, Booksy, Mindbody, Boulevard, Mangomint, Shore and Square Appointments. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Vagaro.
Is there a free alternative to Vagaro?
Yes. Square Appointments has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.