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Vagaro vs Booker

Ready to streamline your business without breaking the bank? Vagaro has you covered! Our platform offers everything you need to run your business smoothly, including a free marketplace, at a fraction of the cost compared to Booker. From top-notch scheduling to seamless payment processing and customer management tools, we've got it all. Why settle for pricey alternatives when you can enjoy affordability and functionality with Vagaro? Make the smart choice for your business today!

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How many staff members do you have?

1

$35
monthly total
1 staff member
$35
Marketplace fees
Free

Booker

$199
monthly total
1 staff member
$139
*Marketplace fees
$60
Your revenue with Vagaro's free marketplace
$300
/mo

*Marketplace fees are based on Booker’s 20% fee on new client bookings through their marketplace. Your profit calculation is based on Vagaro's monthly average of 3 new customer bookings per staff member (at $100 per booking).

Free Imports for All Your Data From Any Software

Customers
Customer Notes
Inventory
Future Appointments
Service/Class Menu
Memberships
Packages
Gift Cards
Employee Profiles
Customer Credit Card Info
Reviews

Why is Vagaro better than Booker?

Manage every business task within one single powerful software platform. Our booking, payment processing and marketing tools are fully integrated and work seamlessly to save you time and money.

Booker
Free Trial Period
30 Days
15 Days
Apple Maps Booking Integration
Branded App
$200/mo
Ultimate Plus Plan: $549/mo
Credit Card Processing Fees
2.65% + 10¢
2.75%
EMV Contactless Reader
Free
Family & Friends Sharing
Accelerate Plan Salon: $269/mo
24/7 Live Agent Phone Support
Marketplace Fees
No Fees.
20% or $6
Online Store
Accelerate Plan Salon: $269/mo
Payroll Management
Accelerate Plan: $269/mo
Purchase Orders
Accelerate Plan: $269/mo
Advanced Reports
Accelerate Plan: $269/mo
Text Notifications & Reminders
Accelerate Plan: $269/mo
1000 Free Email Sends /mo
Ultimate Plan: $429/mo
24/7 Live Agent Chat Support

Vagaro Vs Booker TESTIMONIALS

The Best Vagaro Vs Booker Software

“Vagaro's Calendar feature has helped immensely with my time management. With 15 stylists and two little ones at home, I have a lot to manage."

Owner of Mint Salon in Lodi, CA

Lindsey Wentz

"Vagaro offers everything I could need as a stylist. From booking to checking out, keeping client notes and sending automated reminders, it’s definitely a great thing to have."

Owners of No Name Salon in Los Angeles, CA

Matt & Harlee Showalter

“I utilize this fantastic system to help grow our business. Vagaro is user-friendly and it works...Vagaro helps us run our business more efficiently on a day-to-day basis."

Co-Owners of Meraki Salon in Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, England.

Chenelle Farmer & Nicholas Maple

“When it came time to reopen, we used Vagaro's email and text marketing to send out an announcement and keep our clients up to date about the measures and precautions we are taking to keep everyone safe."

Owners of UNIQO Salon in Stockton, CA

Patricia Ayala & Raquel Negrete

Vagaro Capterra

Capterra 4.7/5

Vagaro on Apple App Store

App Store 4.5/5

Vagaro Google Play Store

Google Play 4.4/5

Vagaro Vs Booker FAQ

Does Vagaro take a percentage for online bookings?

Nope! You keep all the money you make from any online booking and there are no fees for new customers acquired.

How do I install Vagaro?

Vagaro is a web-based software that can be accessed anywhere in the world from vagaro.com. The Vagaro Pro mobile app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

What is a bookable calendar?

A bookable calendar is a calendar for an individual who is performing services within the business who requires their own scheduling. This does not include admin staff, like the front desk.

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Booker is a registered trademark of MINDBODY, Inc. Vagaro is a registered trademark of Vagaro, Inc. Comparison based on data as of 8/30/2022.