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# Compare Simple Salon vs Vagaro

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> Detailed comparison between Simple Salon and Vagaro. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Simple Salon | Vagaro |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 146 | 3635 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 21.99 | $45.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Simple Salon

Whatever your business is—health, hair, beauty, fitness, tattoo studios and more, with one location or a hundred—Simple Salon transforms your story into a riveting tale of greater success.

### Vagaro

Salons, spas, med spas, barbershops, fitness studios, yoga, Pilates, martial arts, massage, chiropractors, mental health, and pet grooming — solo pros to multi-location enterprises.

## Key features

### Simple Salon

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Appointment Scheduling
- Calendar Management
- Client Management
- Commission Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- Customer Mobile App
- Discount Management
- Electronic Payments
- Email Marketing
- Employee Management
- For Salons and Spas
- Inventory Management
- Multi-Location
- Payroll Management
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Recurring Appointments
- Reporting & Statistics
- SMS Marketing

### Vagaro

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Appointment Scheduling
- Calendar Management
- Client Management
- Commission Management
- Confirmations/Reminders
- Customer Mobile App
- Discount Management
- Electronic Payments
- Email Marketing
- Employee Management
- For Salons and Spas
- Inventory Management
- Multi-Location
- Payroll Management
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Recurring Appointments
- Reporting & Statistics
- SMS Marketing

## Links

- [View Simple Salon Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/124998/simple-salon)
- [View Vagaro Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/153752/vagaro)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/124998/153752/simple-salon/vs/vagaro)

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