Vagaro vs. Phorest
Phorest works. Vagaro works harder. Phorest doesn't offer a client marketplace, requires quotes just to see pricing, and is built primarily for teams of 3 or more. Vagaro gives you a free marketplace that brings in new clients, transparent month-to-month pricing, a built-in website builder, and a full suite of tools that scale with your business from day one to location two and beyond.
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Features offered compared to Phorest
Based on Phorest reviews and real user feedback, here are the areas where the platform falls short, and where Vagaro becomes the clear hero for your business.
FAQ
Boulevard is specialized software designed primarily for high-end salons and spas. Vagaro is a full business operating system built for a much wider range of businesses, including salons, spas, fitness studios, wellness practitioners, and multi-location operations, with more features included at every price point.
Yes. Vagaro offers a lower entry cost, more features included at base tiers, and no mandatory contracts. Boulevard's pricing is structured around premium salons with high revenue per appointment, which can make it cost-prohibitive for independent operators, small teams, and growing businesses.
Vagaro includes several tools Boulevard doesn't provide at any tier, including a website builder, branded mobile apps, group class booking, BNPL (buy now, pay later), SOAP notes, AI marketing content tools, and Xero accounting integration.