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Every guide lists real plan prices, card rates, and add-on costs taken from each vendor's own pages, with the date we checked them.
Pricing breakdowns
What a plan really costs once add-ons and card fees are in
Vagaro Pricing (2026): Base Plan, Per-Calendar Fees, Add-Ons, and Card RatesVagaro's subscription is $30/mo list for one bookable calendar. It's currently $23.99/mo for your first 6 months (limited time), and there's no cancellation fee.5 min readChecked Oct 28, 2026GlossGenius Pricing (2026): Standard vs Gold vs Platinum, Fees, and Add-OnsWorking solo: GlossGenius Standard at $24/mo billed annually or $28 month to month. It has booking, deposits, no-show policies, payments, gift cards, memberships…4 min readChecked Oct 28, 2026Booksy Pricing (2026): Team Member Fees, Card Rates, and Boost ExplainedBooksy is $29.99/mo + tax for one provider with every feature included, plus $20/mo for each additional team member. There are no tiers and no commitment.4 min readChecked Oct 31, 2026
Head-to-head
Two platforms, the same salon, side by side
GlossGenius vs Vagaro (2026): Pricing, Fees, Which to PickSolo stylist or nail tech who wants one flat price with nothing to bolt on: GlossGenius Standard at $24/mo billed annually ($28 monthly), with in-person card payments at…6 min readChecked Oct 28, 2026Boulevard vs Mangomint (2026): Pricing by Team Size, Card Fees, and SetupSmall team (up to about 6 people) that wants self-serve signup, no contract, and unlimited reminder texts: Mangomint, at $120/mo per location plus $10/mo per user.5 min readChecked Oct 28, 2026Booksy vs GlossGenius (2026): Pricing, Card Fees, Which to PickSolo artist who mostly gets bookings from regulars and Instagram: GlossGenius Standard is the cheaper subscription at $24/mo billed annually ($28 monthly), and its…4 min readChecked Oct 28, 2026Square Appointments vs GlossGenius (2026): Free Plan vs Salon-Built BookingLowest monthly cost: Square Appointments Free is $0/mo per location, with unlimited staff calendars, an online booking site, and appointment reminders. You pay only card…4 min readChecked Oct 29, 2026Vagaro Alternatives (2026): GlossGenius, Booksy, Square, Mangomint, and SimplyBook.me Priced by Team SizeSolo stylist leaving Vagaro to spend less: GlossGenius Standard at $24/mo billed annually ($28 monthly), with a 2.4% + $0.15 in-person card rate. Square Appointments…4 min readChecked Oct 29, 2026Booksy vs Vagaro (2026): Pricing, Fees, Which to PickSolo or small team that wants everything in one price: Booksy. It's $29.99/mo + tax with every feature included (forms, waitlist, deposits and cancellation fees, Reserve…6 min readChecked Oct 31, 2026
Booth rental & suites
Rent collection, renter payouts, and hybrid teams