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Salonipy vs Vagaro
Both stand on salon app builder software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Salonipy brings appointments, billing, inventory, and staff tracking into one service, with offline operation and WhatsApp messaging. Its booking and card-payment limits matter for salons seeking automated confirmations or payment processing.
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Vagaro combines scheduling and payment collection with tools for managing business operations. The One Location plan is $30 a month, billed monthly; review the trial exclusions and location coverage before choosing.
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| Salonipy | Vagaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Yearly: $30 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Vagaro |
| Website | salonipy.com | vagaro.com |
| On salon app builder software | #15 of 37 | #19 of 37 |
Salonipy: what it does well
- Seven-day trial includes all features without a credit card.
- Appointments and billing can continue offline.
- Automatic stock deductions cover retail and back-bar products.
- Staff tools track attendance, commission, and payouts.
- PDF invoices can be shared through WhatsApp.
What to know first
- Booking requests require salon confirmation.
- No deposits or card payments are taken at booking.
- Card payments are recorded but not processed by Salonipy.
Vagaro: what it does well
- Booking pages and payment collection are available.
- Calendar sync works in both directions.
- Includes group booking and automated reminders.
- Marketplace listing has no additional cost.
- QuickBooks and Xero integrations are listed.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- One Location plan covers one location.
- Free trial excludes email and text marketing.
- QuickBooks initially imports only two months of data.
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