Mindbody vs Vagaro
List prices from official pages. Promos, hardware, and card rates still move total cost — read the notes.
| Dimension | Mindbody | Vagaro |
|---|---|---|
| Entry monthly | $79 | $30 |
| Entry annual /mo | — | — |
| Entry plan | Starter (per location) | Single calendar |
| Seats / units | unlimited users / location · per_location | 1 · per_calendar |
| Free / $0 software | No | No |
| Fees (summary) | Processing often ~2.99% + $0.30 (third-party reports); marketplace commission ~20% capped on first booking — verify in contract | In-person ~2.6% + $0.10 (tier may improve above volume thresholds) |
Mindbody
Wellness/fitness/beauty booking with marketplace distribution
- “From $79” may not be the plan you are sold.
- Marketplace fees can be material.
- Enterprise features often custom.
Vagaro
Salon/spa software — booking, POS, payroll, marketplace directory
- Per-calendar pricing scales with bookable staff until seven licenses; after that extra employees are free.
- Add-ons (forms, SMS, multi-location) can raise the bill — amounts vary.
- Promo vs regular price — we show regular ~$30 when promo is temporary.
Who each fits
Mindbody: studios; spas; multi-location wellness.
Vagaro: salons; spas; barbers; multi-calendar shops.
FAQ
How much is Mindbody vs Vagaro?
Mindbody entry ~$79/mo; Vagaro ~$30/mo (best published monthly or annual-equivalent). Seats, stations, and processing often dominate.
Does Mindbody or Vagaro have a free plan?
Mindbody: no forever-free cited. Vagaro: no forever-free cited.
Should I trust promo stickers?
No. ListCost publishes ongoing list prices from vendor pages. Time-boxed promos are called out in notes, not used as the sortable entry price.