Vagaro vs Booker

Our complete list of business management features simply outweighs the competition’s, and at a better price point.

See how much you'll save with Vagaro

How many staff members do you have?

1

£30
monthly total
1 staff member
£30
Marketplace fees
Free

Booker

£189
monthly total
1+ staff member
£129
*Marketplace fees
£60
Your revenue with Vagaro's free marketplace
£300
/mo

*Marketplace fees are based on Booker’s 20% fee on new client bookings through their marketplace. Your profit calculation is based on Vagaro's monthly average of 3 new customer bookings per staff member (at £100 per booking).

Free Imports for All Your Data From Any Software

Customers
Customer Notes
Inventory
Future Appointments
Service/Class Menu
Memberships
Packages
Gift Cards
Employee Profiles
Customer Credit Card Info
Reviews

Why is Vagaro better than Booker?

Manage every business task within one single powerful software platform. Our booking, payment processing and marketing tools are fully integrated and work seamlessly to save you time and money.

Booker
Free Trial Period

30 Days
NA
Apple Maps Booking Integration

Directly book an appointment from Apple Maps with the "Schedule" button.

Branded App

Strengthen your brand with your own branded iOS & Android mobile app.

£50/mo
Ultimate Plus Plan: £519/mo
Credit Card Processing Fees

1.29% + £0.20
2.75%
EMV Contactless Reader

Accept swipe, chip, tap, Apple Pay, Android Pay, and other contactless payments.

Free
£49
Family & Friends Sharing

Clients can make appointments and manage billing for family and friends on a single account.

Accelerate Plan Salon: £219/mo
24/7 Live Agent Phone Support

24/7 Live Agent Phone Support

Marketplace Fees

Fees are taken for new customers booking with you from the marketplace.

No Fees
20% or £4
Online Store

Create, manage, and market your products online.

Accelerate Plan Salon: £219/mo
Payroll Management

Manage pay rates, commissions, and pay employees with next-day deposits.

Accelerate Plan: £219/mo
Purchase Orders

Create purchase orders and mark orders received to auto-add to inventory.

Accelerate Plan: £219/mo
Advanced Reports

Powerful data and graphs at your fingertips.

Accelerate Plan: £219/mo
Text Notifications & Reminders

Send and receive text reminders, and confirmations for bookings and cancellations.

Accelerate Plan: £219/mo
1000 Free Email Sends /mo

Your first 1,000 emails each month are on us! Send blast marketing or filter to specific audiences with customer data.

Ultimate Plan: £429/mo
24/7 Live Agent Chat Support

24/7 Live Agent Chat Support

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Vagaro Vs Booker FAQ

Does Vagaro take a percentage for online bookings?

Nope! You keep all the money you make from any online booking and there are no fees for new customers acquired.

How do I install Vagaro?

Vagaro is a web-based software that can be accessed anywhere in the world from vagaro.com. The Vagaro Pro mobile app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

What is a bookable calendar?

A bookable calendar is a calendar for an individual who is performing services within the business who requires their own scheduling. This does not include admin staff, like the front desk.

Can I cancel?

You can cancel your subscription at any time, for any reason—no questions asked, and no fee.

How long does setup take?

The setup time can be as little as 15 minutes depending on number of staff, clients, services & inventory to be added.

How does the free trial work?

The free trial lasts for 30 days, during which you have access to all the features, except for daily deals, email & text marketing, and credit card processing.

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Booker is a registered trademark of MINDBODY, Inc. Vagaro is a registered trademark of Vagaro, Inc. Comparison based on data as of 8/30/2022.

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