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Head-to-head · Salon Membership Software

Vagaro vs Gloora AI

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Vagaro #6 in Salon Membership Software 4.0/10 From $30/mo ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Vagaro
Higher score Gloora AI #8 in Salon Membership Software 5.0/10 From $79/mo · 7-day trial ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Gloora AI

Vagaro leads on 1 check, Gloora AI on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGloora AI · 5.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceVagaro · $30/mo

Gloora AI scores higher on our rubric for salon membership software: 5.0 against 4.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #6.

Vagaro is cheaper to start at $30/mo against $79/mo.

Vagaro is the better fit for salons needing affordable all-in-one membership tools. Gloora AI is the better fit for AI-enabled salons with membership and payroll needs.

  • Vagaro fits best

    Salons needing affordable all-in-one membership tools

  • Gloora AI fits best

    AI-enabled salons with membership and payroll needs

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Side by side

Feature Vagaro 4.0/10 Visit ↗ Gloora AI 5.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 4.0 5.0
Ranking #6 in Salon Membership Software #8 in Salon Membership Software
Best for Salons needing affordable all-in-one membership tools AI-enabled salons with membership and payroll needs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $30/mo (best) $79/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA GDPR
Integrations 10 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Vagaro 0/5 · Gloora AI 0/5
Recurring billing Not published Not published
Package credits Not published Not published
Membership benefits Not published Not published
Usage entitlements Not published Not published
Member self-service Not published Not published
Specs
Locations included Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Memberships, packages, payments, booking, reminders, and reporting
  • Two-way Google Calendar synchronization and broad booking options
  • Web, desktop, mobile, and API coverage for connected operations
  • Memberships, packages, loyalty, booking and payments in one platform
  • Payroll runs, commissions, tips and payout reports support staff operations
  • AI voice, chat, review and content tools across web and mobile
Cons
  • No free plan; the regular one-location price starts at $30/month
  • Pricing varies by country and employee calendar count
  • Membership billing detail is less explicit than its wider feature set
  • Basic does not include the full Premium finance and payroll feature set
  • Pricing is charged per branch, which can increase costs for multi-branch salons
  • Advanced branding and multi-branch controls require the Own Brand plan
Our verdict

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

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Gloora AI is a cloud platform for salons, spas, clinics and related service businesses. It brings together online booking, a smart calendar, client CRM, staff scheduling, memberships, packages, loyalty programs, payments, inventory,…

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  1. VagaroSalon Membership Software 4.0From $30/mo
  2. Gloora AISalon Membership Software 5.0From $79/mo · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Vagaro — where it wins

    • Memberships, packages, payments, booking, reminders, and reporting
    • Two-way Google Calendar synchronization and broad booking options
    • Web, desktop, mobile, and API coverage for connected operations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the regular one-location price starts at $30/month
    • Pricing varies by country and employee calendar count
    • Membership billing detail is less explicit than its wider feature set

  • Gloora AI — where it wins

    • Memberships, packages, loyalty, booking and payments in one platform
    • Payroll runs, commissions, tips and payout reports support staff operations
    • AI voice, chat, review and content tools across web and mobile

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic does not include the full Premium finance and payroll feature set
    • Pricing is charged per branch, which can increase costs for multi-branch salons
    • Advanced branding and multi-branch controls require the Own Brand plan
  • Vagaro4.0/10 · From $30/mo

    A broad salon operations suite with memberships, booking, payments, and reporting.

    Visit VagaroFull verdict →
  • Gloora AI5.0/10 · From $79/mo · 7-day trial

    A salon platform combining memberships, payroll, booking, payments and AI tools.

    Visit Gloora AIFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026