Instant Payout Showdown: Vagaro vs. GlossGenius, StyleSeat & More

Don’t get us wrong, we’re not the first to think of instant payout—and we’re not trying to reinvent the wheel either—but we may just be the best do it…

Join us as we explore how Vagaro’s Instant Payout stacks up against some of the other notorious options out there, like GlossGenius, StyleSeat, Venmo, and Cashapp.

Let's start with the basics:

What IS Instant Payout

Understanding instant payout is simpler than you might think! Instead of waiting however long you’re used to for your funds, you can receive them—well—instantly. Some of the first apps to adopt this feature were Cashapp, Venmo, and Zelle, all services originally meant for peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions and payouts. But now, things are getting shaken up as more and more software are starting to offer instant payout for business use. It’s no longer something meant only for the consumer. Business owners can have a piece of the instant payout pie, too.

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Why You’ll Want Instant Payout

So, who’s offering it—and how do they compare? Let’s take a look at some of the top platforms with instant payout features, starting with one that’s built specifically with businesses like yours in mind:

Vagaro Instant Payout

• Your business must be located in the United States.

• You must have processed a minimum of 100 credit card transactions for at least the last four months.

• Your financial institution must either support Real-Time Payments or FedNow.

GlossGenius Instant Payout

StyleSeat Instant Payout

• Set up payments and be approved for next-day payments.

• Minimum of $50.50 to deposit.

• Must not have changed bank account in the last 24 hours.

• Have not issued another Instant Payout in the last 24 hours - one Instant Payout per day.

Venmo Instant Payout

• Up to $5,000.00 per individual transfer.

• Up to $19,999.99 per week.

Cashapp Instant Payout

The Final Comparison: Pros and Cons

Instant payout is quickly becoming a standard feature across payment platforms—but not all tools are built with business in mind. Take Cash App and Venmo: while convenient, they actually prohibit business use. In contrast, platforms like Vagaro, GlossGenius, and StyleSeat are designed to support business owners with full-featured tools tailored to your growth.