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Head-to-head · Salon Appointment Scheduling Software

Vagaro vs GlossGenius

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Vagaro #3 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Vagaro
GlossGenius #6 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit GlossGenius

Vagaro leads on 0 checks, GlossGenius on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreVagaro · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceGlossGenius · $24/mo
  • Free trialonly GlossGenius

Vagaro scores higher on our rubric for salon appointment scheduling software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

GlossGenius is cheaper to start at $24/mo against $30/mo.

Vagaro is the better fit for salons seeking transparent monthly pricing. GlossGenius is the better fit for solo and small salon and service businesses.

  • Vagaro fits best

    Salons seeking transparent monthly pricing

  • GlossGenius fits best

    Solo and small salon and service businesses

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Side by side

Feature Vagaro 9.0/10 Visit ↗ GlossGenius 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #3 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software #6 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Salons seeking transparent monthly pricing Solo and small salon and service businesses
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $30/mo $24/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, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Compliance HIPAA HIPAA
Integrations 10 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Vagaro 1/6 · GlossGenius 1/6
Online self-booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Cancellation controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff calendars Not checked yet Not checked yet
Appointment payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
External calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Staff accounts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • One Location is $30 per month with booking, payments, reminders, and reporting.
  • Two-way Google Calendar sync and automated reminders across several channels.
  • Supports classes, memberships, gift certificates, loyalty, and multiple locations.
  • Login-free booking website with two-way calendar synchronization
  • Automated reminders, deposits, card-on-file policies and cancellation protection
  • Booking, payments, marketing and staff tools in one platform
Cons
  • There is no free plan.
  • Multiple Locations pricing is not stated here.
  • Pricing varies by country and employee calendar count.
  • No ongoing free plan; access starts with a paid subscription
  • Gold and Platinum cost more than Standard
  • Platinum's team analytics and commissions may exceed solo operators' needs
Our verdict

Vagaro brings salon appointment scheduling together with business management tools for salons, spas, barbers, fitness businesses, and other wellness providers. Its published online booking pages, appointment and class calendars, customer…

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GlossGenius brings online booking, calendar scheduling, client records, payments and business-management tools together for salons and other beauty, wellness, health and fitness businesses. It suits solo providers and small teams that want…

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  1. VagaroSalon Appointment Scheduling Software 9.0Paid
  2. GlossGeniusSalon Appointment Scheduling Software 8.714-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Vagaro — where it wins

    • One Location is $30 per month with booking, payments, reminders, and reporting.
    • Two-way Google Calendar sync and automated reminders across several channels.
    • Supports classes, memberships, gift certificates, loyalty, and multiple locations.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • Multiple Locations pricing is not stated here.
    • Pricing varies by country and employee calendar count.

  • GlossGenius — where it wins

    • Login-free booking website with two-way calendar synchronization
    • Automated reminders, deposits, card-on-file policies and cancellation protection
    • Booking, payments, marketing and staff tools in one platform

    Where it doesn't

    • No ongoing free plan; access starts with a paid subscription
    • Gold and Platinum cost more than Standard
    • Platinum's team analytics and commissions may exceed solo operators' needs

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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