Salon software that keeps chairs full & clients coming back
Vagaro helps manage bookings, accept payments, and drive growth from one powerful platform built to support every stage of success, from solo stylists to multi-location salons.
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Proven tools loved by over 50,000+ salons
Keep your salon bookable 24/7 online
Stay organized while giving clients the freedom to book and rebook anytime
Track your salon inventory
Get a complete inventory management solution—track products, control stock levels, and sell both in-house & online
Same-day payouts when it matters most
Access instant payouts within minutes, improve cash flow, and keep your business running smoothly without the wait
Maximize your time and minimize gaps
Optimize your schedule and eliminate downtime with smart salon calendar controls that keep gaps to a minimum
Built for solopreneurs and full teams
From staff access to customizable calendar settings, Vagaro’s salon management software puts you in control
No-show & cancellation protection
Make sure your stylists are paid for their time by setting up cancellation policies with no-show fees or required deposits
Salon Software & App FAQ
Salon Software is a comprehensive business management tool that allows owners to manage their business from a computer, tablet, or phone. It can handle functions such as scheduling, marketing, and payments.
Salon software prices can vary from limited, free plans to monthly rates over $200. Vagaro salon software has a base of $23.99 monthly cost that includes scheduling, membership creation, appointment reminders & many more solutions.
Vagaro salon software helps business owners grow their business by:
• Automating many daily operation tasks
• Engage with & market to customers in new ways
• Provide in depth business reports to help owners make informed decisions
No, most salon software require business owners to find their own payments solution. However, Vagaro offers a payment system that integrates seamlessly with their salon software. Vagaro is also a salon POS software, meaning they offer POS hardware solutions built for salons that already has the Vagaro salon management software loaded onto it.
Although customer support is typically included with salon software, it's often limited to phone support or a help page. Vagaro offers phone support, online chat, a dedicated support site & a YouTube support channel filled with intuitive videos to help solve your software questions.
Vagaro offers multiple options to help transition businesses to their salon software. These include:
• Importing client lists through the friendly integration team
• Weekly online class training when you need it
• Customer support specialists
There are a range of elements that need to be considered when you’re looking to purchase the best salon software for your business, a few of which are detailed below.
Key Features: Salon management software can do many things but there are certain features that you will rely heavily on during day to day operation such as appointment scheduling, online booking integration, payment processing, client management, employee management, inventory management and marketing tools. As a result, when purchasing salon software, it’s important to ensure it can effectively handle all of these areas.
Customer Support: You should strive to choose a salon software provider that has you back at every hour of the day. If you experience any issues, it's crucial you are able to resolve them easily and efficiently to keep your salon running smoothly. As a result, you need to ensure your chosen provider has 24/7 customer support via phone, email and live chat.
Pricing Structures: Salon software providers across the country typically have different pricing models so it’s important to review and compare. Some salon appointment solutions will charge by the number of users, computers or locations. Other salon software will operate on a subscription based model by charging a monthly fee, with some of these requesting a one-time licensing fee. You should first work out your budget and build a list of providers that are suitable.
Online Marketplace: When choosing the best salon software for your business, you should understand and consider the structure of the providers online marketplace where your salon can be found by clients. Some providers may charge a fee or take commission but the Vagaro marketplace is completely free and doesn’t take commission at all. Also, when salon clients land on your Vagaro page, there aren’t any competitors in sight.
Future Planning: Salon software offers much more than just day to day operational support. Some salon software providers will help you plan for long term growth with services such as marketing. You should define what your long term goals are and then ensure your chosen software partner has the capabilities to help you meet those goals.
To see a comprehensive list of things you should consider when purchasing salon software, head over to our blog post - How to Choose the Right Salon Software.
Vagaro is compatible with Android, iPhone, iPad, and accessible via Mac and PC browsers. This flexibility allows owners to manage their business from any device, anywhere.