vs Vagaro
Vagaro hides the math.
Here's the receipt.
Vagaro starts cheap, then charges again for each extra calendar, for card processing, and for the add-ons most pros end up wanting. Mane is $19 flat, and the features come with it.
Side by side.
| Mane (Pro $19/mo) | Vagaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly base | $19/mo · all features | $23.99/mo · 1 bookable calendar |
| Each extra calendar | $0 — Pro is one chair, Shop covers up to 6 | +$10/seat/mo |
| Payment processing | Card fees only — Mane adds 0% | Rates not published on pricing page |
| Online booking | Included | Add-on |
| Email marketing | Included | Paid add-on |
| Forms & waivers | Included | Add-on |
| Texts clients who stopped booking | Included | Not available |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
The receipt
2-chair shop on Vagaro: $23.99 base + $10 second calendar = $33.99/mo — before add-ons. Email marketing, text marketing, and the branded app all cost extra.
Plus card processing on every transaction.
Mane Shop ($79/mo) covers up to 6 chairs with everything included. Or 1 chair on Pro at $19/mo.
Common questions.
- Why does Vagaro start so cheap?The base price covers one calendar. Extra calendars are $10/mo each, and email marketing, text marketing, and the branded app are paid add-ons on top.
- Are payment fees really higher?Vagaro doesn't publish its card-processing rates on its pricing page. Mane uses Stripe directly — you pay Stripe's published rate, we add nothing.
- Does Mane charge for extra chairs?No. The Shop plan ($79/mo) covers up to 6 chairs. Nothing extra per person.
- What if I leave Vagaro?Bring your client list with you. Mane imports it free.