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Salon industry low processing rates
With rates as low as 2.2%, Vagaro helps you keep more of what you earn—saving money while processing payments quickly & seamlessly
Salon POS software
From sleek PayPro devices to built-in tap-to-pay, Vagaro’s hardware makes accepting payments fast, easy, & professional
Grow your clients. Elevate every experience.
Reach & book more clients
From the millions of customers that book on Vagaro’s marketplace to all the easy ways to get booked, Vagaro salon software elevates the client experience at every step
Free client reminders
Send automatic reminders so clients never miss an appointment, and prompt them to rebook right at checkout—all unlimited and free
Customized booking
Customize your booking experience with Vagaro—set services by day and time, create custom hours, and access your calendar anytime to run your business your way
Salon marketing
Custom website builder & AI-enhanced marketing tools for salon growth
Marketing tools built for salon professionals—create a custom website, send targeted promotions, & use smart filters to cut down admin work, giving you more time to focus on what you do best.
Salon Payroll
Built-in payroll and rent collection keep finances organized
Handle employee payroll and booth rent all in one place, without juggling multiple platforms. Automated calculations, reminders, and tracking make managing your salon’s finances simple and stress-free.
Salon appointment app
The Vagaro Pro app powers your business on the go
Built for every salon model—from booth renters to commission teams—Vagaro makes managing your business simple and flexible. Access everything from the mobile app and run your salon seamlessly, wherever you are.
Flexible Payments
Buy Now, Pay Later lets clients spend up to $30K
Give your clients payment flexibility with Buy Now, Pay Later through Affirm—letting them see their buying power in real time and finance purchases up to $30,000.
Salon AI Software
Your AI receptionist for bookings, messages, and more: Connect AI
Keep conversations smooth and stress free with Vagaro AI. It handles customer chats instantly—even after hours—so you never miss a booking. With 24/7 support and access to your services and client info, communication stays seamless.
White Glove Service
White-glove data transfer & 24/7 relentless support
Vagaro’s Imports & Onboarding Team will handle the transfer of your client list, appointments, and more for FREE
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Pricing that fits your business
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 payment solution. However, Vagaro offers a payment system that integrates seamlessly with their salon software.
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.
