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Studioloop vs Vagaro
The large all-in-one platform with per-staff calendar licensing and paid add-ons.
Flat pricing
Per location, cap at $249/mo
Branded app + loyalty
Built-in, not an add-on
No marketplace tax
No feature gating
The short version
“Vagaro scales cost with every new staff member and charges extra for marketing, integrations, and payroll. StudioLoop is a flat rate per location with everything included.”
Feature by feature
How they compare
15 metrics that matter when choosing salon software. Every row shows what you get with Studioloop versus Vagaro.
Studioloop
Vagaro
Studioloop
$99/mo flat, per location. Price caps at $249/mo for 4+ locations. Every feature included.
Vagaro
$23.99/mo for 1 bookable calendar. Scales per calendar up to $83.99/mo cap at 7+. Add-ons cost extra.
Studioloop
Stripe-powered. Cards, wallets, and pay-later where available. Direct deposits to your bank.
Vagaro
Built-in processing. 2.2% + $0.19 (large merchant) to 2.75% (small merchant). Keyed/online rates higher.
Studioloop
Embeddable widget with 6 themes. Guest-first booking (no login required). QR codes and link sharing.
Vagaro
Booking links and website widgets. Consumer marketplace listing included.
Studioloop
No marketplace. Clients book through your channels only. No competitor listings inside the app.
Vagaro
Consumer marketplace where clients can browse and discover competing businesses nearby.
Studioloop
Configurable per service. Full prepay or percentage deposits. Card on file.
Vagaro
Card-on-file and payment capture supported via settings.
Studioloop
Card-on-file enforcement. Automated no-show and late cancellation fees.
Vagaro
No-show/late cancel fee tools available through policies.
Studioloop
Push notifications, email, and SMS reminders included in every plan, subject to fair use and anti-abuse protections.
Vagaro
Email and text marketing sold as paid add-ons (from $15/mo). Per-credit overage pricing.
Studioloop
Built-in loyalty program with points and tiers. Custom rewards. Branded app drives retention.
Vagaro
Email + text marketing are premium add-ons. Branded app is ~$50/mo extra.
Studioloop
Gift cards (email, SMS, print), service packages, and memberships. All included.
Vagaro
Memberships, packages, and gift cards available.
Studioloop
Retail POS, inventory tracking, barcode scanning, and cash drawer management.
Vagaro
POS + inventory with barcode scanning.
Studioloop
Staff scheduling, roles, permissions, automated commissions. No per-staff fees.
Vagaro
Per-calendar licensing model. Payroll is a paid add-on.
Studioloop
Multi-location with shared clients, central reporting, and a price cap at $249/mo total.
Vagaro
Supported. Configuration and pricing vary by setup.
Studioloop
Revenue analytics, staff performance, retention metrics, and booking insights.
Vagaro
Standard business reports included.
Studioloop
Stripe Connect, embeddable booking widget, QR codes. API access.
Vagaro
QuickBooks ($25/mo add-on) and Xero integrations. Calendar sync available.
Studioloop
Free migration assistance. Full data export anytime. Email and chat support.
Vagaro
Free data import. Client export available. 24/7 phone/chat/email support.
Why salons switch
Common reasons salons move
to Studioloop
Per-calendar pricing adds up fast
Every new bookable calendar increases your monthly bill (up to $83.99/mo). With StudioLoop, you pay per location, not per calendar.
Marketing tools cost extra
Vagaro's email and text marketing are paid add-ons with overage fees. StudioLoop includes loyalty and push notifications.
Marketplace shows your competitors
Vagaro's consumer marketplace lets clients discover other salons. StudioLoop keeps your clients in your branded experience.
Accounting integrations are add-ons
QuickBooks and Xero integrations cost extra on Vagaro. StudioLoop includes Stripe Connect with direct bank deposits.
Who it's for
Which one is right for you?
Vagaro is best for
Solo pros or small teams already comfortable with Vagaro's ecosystem and willing to manage add-on costs as they grow.
Studioloop is best for
Salon teams who want predictable pricing, a branded client app, and built-in loyalty without paying for add-ons.
Common questions
Studioloop vs Vagaro FAQ
Is Vagaro cheaper than StudioLoop?
Vagaro starts lower at $23.99/mo for a single bookable calendar, but costs scale per calendar up to $83.99/mo for 7+. Add-ons for marketing ($15/mo), branded app ($50/mo), and QuickBooks ($25/mo) add up. StudioLoop is $99/mo flat per location with everything included and no per-staff charges.
Does Vagaro have a branded client app?
Vagaro offers a consumer-facing marketplace app where clients can browse multiple businesses. StudioLoop provides a branded app experience where clients only see your salon, your branding, and your loyalty program.
Can I migrate from Vagaro to StudioLoop?
Yes. StudioLoop offers free migration assistance. You can export your client list from Vagaro and we help import your data, service catalog, and booking history.
Does Vagaro charge marketplace fees?
Vagaro includes a consumer marketplace as part of its platform. While there is no separate marketplace commission, your listing appears alongside competing businesses, which can affect client retention.
Ready to switch?
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Flat-rate pricing. Every feature included. No marketplace. No per-staff fees. Free migration.
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