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Head-to-head · Appointment Management system

Vagaro vs Booksy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Vagaro #5 in Appointment Management system 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Vagaro
Booksy #7 in Appointment Management system 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Booksy

Vagaro leads on 0 checks, Booksy on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreVagaro · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceBooksy · $29.99/mo
  • Free trialonly Booksy

Vagaro scores higher on our rubric for appointment management system: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Booksy is cheaper to start at $29.99/user/mo against $30/user/mo.

Vagaro is the better fit for beauty and wellness businesses needing business tools. Booksy is the better fit for independent beauty professionals and salons.

  • Vagaro fits best

    Beauty and wellness businesses needing business tools

  • Booksy fits best

    Independent beauty professionals and salons

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Side by side

Feature Vagaro 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Booksy 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #5 in Appointment Management system #7 in Appointment Management system
Best for Beauty and wellness businesses needing business tools Independent beauty professionals and salons
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $30/mo $29.99/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Vagaro 1/5 · Booksy 1/5
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Appointment reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Locations included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines appointment and class booking with employee calendars
  • Supports two-way Google Calendar sync and automated reminders
  • Includes payments, memberships, loyalty programs and business reporting
  • Combines online booking, staff scheduling, reminders, and waitlists
  • Client records, forms, payments, inventory, and reports in one service
  • Web, iOS, and Android access, with Google Reserve and social integrations
Cons
  • There is no free plan
  • The One Location plan starts at $30 per month
  • Pricing varies by country and employee calendar count
  • Starts at $29.99 per month, with no free plan
  • Listed integrations are limited to Google Reserve, Instagram, Facebook, and Yelp
  • Its beauty and wellness focus may not suit appointment businesses outside those fields
Our verdict

Salons, spas, barbers, fitness businesses and other wellness providers can use Vagaro to manage appointments alongside day-to-day business tasks. Its cloud and mobile offering brings together online booking, employee calendars, customer…

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Booksy brings appointment scheduling and business-management tools together for beauty and wellness providers, including salons, barbers, and independent professionals. Clients can book online through a provider profile and booking link,…

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  1. VagaroAppointment Management system 8.9Paid
  2. BooksyAppointment Management system 8.714-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Vagaro — where it wins

    • Combines appointment and class booking with employee calendars
    • Supports two-way Google Calendar sync and automated reminders
    • Includes payments, memberships, loyalty programs and business reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • The One Location plan starts at $30 per month
    • Pricing varies by country and employee calendar count

  • Booksy — where it wins

    • Combines online booking, staff scheduling, reminders, and waitlists
    • Client records, forms, payments, inventory, and reports in one service
    • Web, iOS, and Android access, with Google Reserve and social integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $29.99 per month, with no free plan
    • Listed integrations are limited to Google Reserve, Instagram, Facebook, and Yelp
    • Its beauty and wellness focus may not suit appointment businesses outside those fields
  • Vagaro8.9/10 · Paid

    Vagaro brings appointments, classes, payments and business reporting into one system.

    Visit VagaroFull verdict →
  • Booksy8.7/10 · 14-day trial

    A beauty-focused booking and business toolkit with a single paid plan and a 14-day trial.

    Visit BooksyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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