Vagaro
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$30.00
× 12 months$360.00
Per year
$3.00 per person / mo
$360
Vagaro vs Square Appointments
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Vagaro
71%
match · $360/yr
Square Appointments
59%
match · $588/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Square Appointments
Plus
Flat price, whole team$49.00
× 12 months$588.00
Per year
$4.90 per person / mo
$588
Vagaro
From $30
G2 4.6 · 397 reviewsSalons and barbershops with several stylists that want booking, checkout, retail and a commission-free marketplace in one system.
vs
Square Appointments
From $49Free plan
New salons on a tight budget and salons already using Square for retail.
Side by side
| Vagaro | Square Appointments | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $30/month for 1 calendar ($23.99 first 6 months); +$10 per calendar, capped at 7 | Free; Plus $49/month per location; Premium $149/month per location |
| G2 Rating | 4.6 (397 reviews) | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Salons and barbershops with several stylists that want booking, checkout, retail and a commission-free marketplace in one system. | New salons on a tight budget and salons already using Square for retail. |
Pros and cons
Vagaro
Pros
- Calendar fees stop at seven, so large teams pay far less than per-seat tools
- No booking fees on new clients from the Vagaro Marketplace
- Deposits, no-show fees, POS, memberships and email marketing in the base product
- 30-day free trial, the longest here
Cons
- The $23.99 rate lasts six months; plan your budget on $30
- Some features are paid add-ons
- The 2.2% card rate needs over $4,000 a month and carries a $10 monthly fee
- Longer setup than GlossGenius or Booksy
Square Appointments
Pros
- Free plan with unlimited staff calendars and deposits
- Same system for retail, gift cards and loyalty
- No per-staff fees on any plan
- Widely supported hardware
Cons
- No-show fees need Plus at $49 per location
- Card-on-file charges cost 3.5% + 15¢
- Processing time for color is not on Free
- Fewer salon-specific tools than Vagaro or Boulevard
Sarah Chen