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Head-to-head · Salon and Spa Scheduling Software

Vagaro vs Boulevard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Vagaro #3 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Vagaro
Boulevard #8 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Boulevard

Vagaro leads on 1 check, Boulevard on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreVagaro · 9.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceVagaro · $30/mo
  • Most featuresBoulevard · 6 of 6

Vagaro scores higher on our rubric for salon and spa scheduling software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Vagaro is cheaper to start at $30/mo against $143/mo.

Vagaro is the better fit for salons needing affordable all-around management. Boulevard is the better fit for premium salons needing resource scheduling.

  • Vagaro fits best

    Salons needing affordable all-around management

  • Boulevard fits best

    Premium salons needing resource scheduling

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Side by side

Feature Vagaro 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Boulevard 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software #8 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software
Best for Salons needing affordable all-around management Premium salons needing resource scheduling
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $30/mo (best) $143/site/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs Docs
Compliance HIPAA SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 10 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Vagaro 0/6 · Boulevard 6/6
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Staff availability Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Appointment reminders Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Resource booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Waitlist management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Digital intake forms Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Two-way Google Calendar sync and online booking pages
  • Payments, reminders, classes, memberships, and loyalty tools
  • Web, desktop, mobile, and API access support broad operations
  • Schedules rooms, chairs, equipment, and machines alongside staff calendars
  • Combines booking, POS, intake forms, memberships, and loyalty tools
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and broad third-party integrations
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing varies by country and employee calendar count
  • Integration coverage is narrower than its core management features
  • Starts at $143 per location per month with no free plan
  • Essentials is limited to 5 providers with bookable calendars
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans or add-ons
Our verdict

Vagaro is cloud-based business management software for salons, spas, barbers, fitness businesses, and other wellness providers. It combines online appointment and class booking with employee calendars, customer management, payment…

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Boulevard is a cloud-based scheduling and business management platform for salons, spas, medspas, barbers, massage businesses, and nail salons. It brings together online self-booking, appointment calendars, staff availability, reminders,…

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  1. VagaroSalon and Spa Scheduling Software 9.1Paid
  2. BoulevardSalon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Vagaro — where it wins

    • Two-way Google Calendar sync and online booking pages
    • Payments, reminders, classes, memberships, and loyalty tools
    • Web, desktop, mobile, and API access support broad operations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Pricing varies by country and employee calendar count
    • Integration coverage is narrower than its core management features

  • Boulevard — where it wins

    • Schedules rooms, chairs, equipment, and machines alongside staff calendars
    • Combines booking, POS, intake forms, memberships, and loyalty tools
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and broad third-party integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $143 per location per month with no free plan
    • Essentials is limited to 5 providers with bookable calendars
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans or add-ons

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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