Vagaro is an appointment scheduling software tailored for the beauty, fitness, and wellness industries. Although its mobile app is criticized for being slower than the desktop version, the software offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including calendar management, point of sale (POS), customer relationship management (CRM), and marketing features.

Vagaro Specifications

Appointment Management/Scheduling

e-Prescriptions

Lab Integrations

Patient Portal

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What Is Vagaro?

Vagaro is a cloud-based booking and scheduling solution for spas, salons, and fitness centers that offers promotional services to professionals with its comprehensive features, including payroll, inventory management, email and text notifications, client databases, bookkeeping, and automated email marketing. 

The platform also includes robust text marketing tools to effectively engage with clients through SMS messages, promoting services and special offers.

Vagaro Pricing

The pricing plan for Vagaro is flexible, depending on the number of users and the organization's size. Pricing starts at:

  • One location - $30/month (1 bookable calendar)
  • Multiple locations - Custom Pricing
Contact us for a custom Vagaro Pricing quote that best fits your requirements.

Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

Vagaro Integrations

The software integrates with multiple third-party applications, including:

How Does Vagaro Work?

Here's how you can get started with the software:

  • Log into your Vagaro account and set up a business profile
  • Define the services you offer, including descriptions, durations, and pricing
  • Add staff members, set their availability, and assign services they provide
  • Configure your business hours and customize scheduling preferences
  • Activate the online booking feature, allowing clients to book appointments 24/7
  • Set up automated email or SMS reminders for upcoming appointments
  • Connect your preferred payment processing system to handle transactions seamlessly
  • Use Vagaro analytics and reporting tools to track performance and make data-driven decisions
You can also schedule a free Vagaro demo to explore its full functionalities.

Who Is Vagaro For?

Vagaro caters to beauty, wellness, and fitness businesses and professionals, including:

  • Spas
  • Salons
  • Nutritionists
  • Chiropractors
  • Gyms and yoga instructors
  • Physical therapist

Is Vagaro Right For You?

If you operate a fitness studio, health clinic, salon, or any other service-based business in the beauty and wellness sector, Vagaro can be a great fit for your business. Its intuitive user interface simplifies appointment scheduling, client management, and payment processing, making it easy for small and large businesses to manage their operations effectively.

Additionally, its scalable design accommodates solo practitioners as well as multi-location enterprises, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can benefit from its robust features. It also complies with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and HIPAA standards, as verified by qualified external auditors.

Still unsure whether Vagaro is the best fit for your practice? Call us on (661) 384-7070, and our team will help you decide based on your requirements. 

Vagaro Features

The software’s appointment scheduling system allows clients to book appointments online at their convenience. The real-time availability feature ensures that clients and practitioners have an up-to-date view of appointment slots.

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Vagaro’s customizable forms help create and manage digital intake forms, consent forms, and surveys tailored to specific needs. This feature ensures that all necessary client information is collected efficiently and stored securely. Wellness professionals can customize forms to include specific questions related to health history, preferences, and treatment goals.

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The analytics and reporting feature by Vagaro provide health practitioners with valuable insights into their business performance. Detailed reports on appointment bookings, revenue generation, and client interactions help practitioners make informed decisions to optimize their services and grow their practice.

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Integrated payment processing streamlines financial transactions for health management services. It supports credit cards, mobile payments, and contactless transactions, making it convenient for clients to pay for services. Additionally, the payroll report provides details for staff compensation and earnings, facilitating smooth financial management for businesses in the beauty and wellness industries.

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The client management feature provides a comprehensive system for maintaining detailed records of client interactions and health histories. This includes storing contact information, appointment history, and client preferences and conditions notes. For health practitioners, having quick access to this information ensures that each session can be personalized and more effective. Additionally, the system supports secure data storage, which is crucial for maintaining client confidentiality and compliance with health regulations.

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Pros and Cons of Vagaro

Pros

  • User-friendly interface for easy navigation and use
  • Comprehensive appointment booking and management features
  • Integrated payment processing for seamless transactions
  • Marketing tools for promotional campaigns and customer engagement
  • Inventory management capabilities for tracking products and supplies

Cons

  • Limited scalability for larger salon and spa chains
  • Integration challenges with certain third-party software
  • Some reporting tools could be improved

Vagaro Pricing

One Location

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What's Included

  • Free transfer of all your data

  • Customizable calendar with waitlist & resource management

  • Free listing with unlimited daily deals and bookings

  • Automated notifications & appointment reminders

  • Online booking on Vagaro, Instagram, Facebook & Apple Maps

  • Business & employee booking widget

  • Advanced reporting

  • Create & manage customer loyalty programs

  • 1,000 free email marketing messages/month

  • Create, send, & manage invoices

Multiple Location

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What's Included

  • Free transfer of all your data

  • Customizable calendar with waitlist & resource management

  • Free listing with unlimited daily deals and bookings

  • Automated notifications & appointment reminders

  • Online booking on Vagaro, Instagram, Facebook & Apple Maps

  • Business & employee booking widget Advanced reporting

  • Create & manage customer loyalty programs

  • 1,000 free email marketing messages to send each month

  • Create, send, & manage invoices

  • Sell memberships, packages, & gift certificates

Vagaro Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4

40 Review(s)

Rating Distribution

5

star

(21)

4

star

(15)

3

star

(3)

2

star

(1)

1

star

February 2024

Always professional and prompt customer service

Sandy

Consumer Services

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Pros

Both the desktop and phone app are user friendly. I also like how easy it is to generate reports. mainly for payroll purposes.

Cons

It is frustrating when the system experiences prolonged downtimes.

February 2024

Super For Your Salon

Traci Danielle

Health, Wellness and Fitness

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Pros

The ease of inputting services and the calendar feature is up to the mark. and the appearance of the service menu is the finest too

Cons

I haven't discovered anything I dislike yet.

February 2024

Great for Salons

Colette

Cosmetics

Ease of use

8

Value for money

10

Customer Support

7

Functionality

8

Pros

I really love the option to have a separate room for each service and it is a easy to navigate.

Cons

I would like to say that there could be better notifications for the waitlist. Additionally, it is confusing to find our Merchant details each month and the overall appearance could be improved somehow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vagaro software provides email, phone, FAQs, and live chat support options.