Vagaro alternative for simpler scheduling
Vagaro starts at $30/month for salons and spas. Koalendar focuses on scheduling with a free plan and paid plans from $6.99/seat/month.
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Koalendar vs Vagaro: A side by side comparison of free and paid plans
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|---|---|---|
| Unlimited bookings | ||
| Unlimited booking pages | ||
| Connect calendars | ||
| Allow booker to choose duration | ||
| Allow booker to choose location | ||
| 30+ languages supported | ||
| Auto detect timezone and language | ||
| Most affordable annual plan | $6.99/seat/mo | $30/mo (1 provider) |
| Rooms & resources scheduling | ||
| Accept file uploads in your booking form | ||
| Approval workflow | ||
| Set availability from your calendar | ||
| Look busy | ||
| Follow-up email | ||
| Single use private links | ||
| Send emails directly from your Gmail | ||
| Google Analytics & Meta Pixel tracking | ||
| Webhooks / Zapier integrations | ||
| Unlimited calendar sync | Google, Outlook, iCloud | |
| Multi-hosts scheduling | ||
| Hold group sessions or classes | ||
| Enable multiple bookings at once | ||
| Enable recurring bookings | ||
| Multiple services / appointment types | ||
| Accept payments | Processing fees apply | |
| Let invitee select provider / resource | ||
| Automate appointment reminders | ||
| Customizable notifications | ||
| Take bookings directly on your website (embed) | ||
| Remove "Powered by" branding |
Why professionals choose Koalendar over Vagaro
Vagaro is built for salons and spas. Koalendar focuses on scheduling with a free tier and lower cost.
Free plan
Vagaro has no free plan; it offers a 30-day trial. Koalendar has a free plan with unlimited bookings and multiple booking pages.
Lower cost for scheduling
Vagaro starts at $30/month for 1 provider. Koalendar's paid plan starts at $6.99/seat/month for scheduling-focused workflows.
Simpler for scheduling only
Vagaro includes POS, inventory, payroll, and marketing. Koalendar focuses on appointment scheduling if you don't need the full salon suite.
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Vagaro vs Koalendar in a nutshell
Vagaro is business software for salons, spas, and wellness businesses. Pricing is per provider: $30 (1), $40 (2), $50 (3), up to $85 (7+). It includes online booking, CRM, POS, email/SMS marketing, reminders, and reporting. Payment processing, payroll, and other add-ons cost extra. A 30-day free trial is available.
Koalendar is a great Vagaro alternative because it offers a clean, modern, and intuitive interface, for free.
Your invitees get a delightful booking experience with customizable questionnaires, and you'll enjoy live customer service directly from the developer.
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Vagaro is business management software for salons, spas, and wellness businesses. It includes scheduling, CRM, POS, marketing, and reporting.
No. Vagaro offers a 30-day free trial. Plans start at $30/month for 1 provider, scaling with the number of providers.
Koalendar is a better fit when you primarily need scheduling and want a free plan or lower cost. Vagaro is better for full salon/spa management with POS and inventory.
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