COVID-19: Message From Our CEO
Fred Helou
Mar 19, 2020

Vagaro’s Financial Relief - COVID-19 Crisis

As the coronavirus crisis continues, many of our small businesses are reeling from the short-term effects on business, and they are anxious about the potential for long-term impact. Yesterday we made an announcement that offered help in this difficult situation, which was appreciated by many, but perhaps we fell short of expectations for some of you. We have always taken pride in the fact that our company caters to businesses of all sizes and I founded this company to build powerful tools at reasonable pricing. I do not intend to forget our roots during this crisis.

I have had the honor of getting to know many of you personally over the years and I have had the privilege of helping your business thrive by designing software solutions guided by your insights and suggestions. Some of you have been loyal to Vagaro for over ten years and now we are here to support you.

It is unclear how long the COVID-19 Pandemic will last, but our intention is to consistently support you throughout the duration of this crisis.

Starting today and for as long as it takes, we will be providing every Vagaro business with the following help each month:

Monthly Discount: $25 Off Subscription

50,000 Email Marketing Messages: FREE

1,000 Text Marketing Messages: FREE

Online Shopping Cart: FREE

These relief measures will enable booth renters and sole proprietors to use Vagaro and the power of all its marketing features for free.

To enable your clients to pitch in and help your business, we have also placed a prominent banner on Vagaro.com. The banner encourages visitors to support businesses affected by COVID-19 by buying gift certificates, memberships, packages or products. Your loyal customers can simply click on the button Find Businesses to Support to search and buy from you online. We have seen an increase of 15% in online shopping. Please do take advantage of that.

Going forward, the entire Vagaro team will be focused completely on developing new features to help you stay connected to customers, some of which will be released in two weeks.

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Stay safe,

Fred Helou

Founder & CEO - Vagaro, Inc.

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300
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Vagaro vs. Fresha

Our complete list of business management features simply outweighs the competition’s, and at a better price point.

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Vagaro vs. Fresha

Our complete list of business management features simply outweighs the competition’s, and at a better price point.

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See how much you'll save with Vagaro

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25

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$
25
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monthly total
1 staff member
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*Marketplace fees
$
$

monthly total
1 staff member
$
*Marketplace fees
$
Your profit with Vagaro's free marketplace
$
300
/mo

Vagaro vs. Fresha

Our complete list of business management features simply outweighs the competition’s, and at a better price point.

Try Vagaro for Free

See how much you'll save with Vagaro

How many staff members do you have?

1

Plus Button

Logo
$

25

monthly total
1 staff member
$
25
Marketplace fees
Free

Fresha

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300
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2.2% + 19¢

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Get help day or night with 24/7 support via phone, chat, or email.
Marketplace Fees
Fees taken for new customers booking with you from the marketplace.

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Your first 1,000 emails each month are on us! Send blast marketing or filter to specific audiences with customer data.

Free

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1000 SMS Messages
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Booked full? Customers can add themselves to waitlist and be notified automatically if a spot opens up.
Integrated Widget for Your Website
Customize your booking widget and embed or link to anywhere, including your social handles, website, and more.
Website Builder
Create a beautiful responsive website for your business that will be fully integrated with your Vagaro Fitness, Spa and Salon software.
Payroll Management
Manage pay rates, commission, and pay employees with next day deposits.
QuickBooks Integration
Automatically import Vagaro sales transactions, taxes, tips & refunds into QuickBooks Online.
Daily Deals
A Daily Deal allows you to promote discounts on services, classes, gift certificates, memberships, and packages.
Apple Maps Booking Integration
Directly book an appointment from Apple Maps with the "Schedule" button.

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Contactless Credit Card Reader
Accept dip, tap, and swipe payments including Apple and Google Pay. This Credit Card Reader works with MACs, PCs, iPhone, iPads and Android devices.
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49

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Free

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$

49

Pay Swivel Stand for iPad / Android / Microsoft Surface
Built of heavy steel with a beautiful finish, it’s high-end furniture for your tablet. Whether it's your iPad, Microsoft Surface, or Galaxy tablet, this is the perfect companion for virtually any tablet thanks to it's adjustable pegs.
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59

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$

149

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$

59

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$

149

Pay Desk-S Contactless Credit Card Reader
The Pay Desk-S Essential, is faster and more versatile a space gray all aluminum alloy register, is the perfect blend of technology and fashion. There are two 15.6" screens with 1080P HD resolution for sharp, colorful images.
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650

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$

799

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650

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$

799

Vagaro Printer
Vagaro Receipt Printer. Mac / PC compatible with WiFi (2.4GHz) and Ethernet. Paydesk / iOS / Android compatible with Bluetooth, WiFi (2.4 GHz) and Ethernet.
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$

239

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$

359

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$

239

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$

359

Cash Drawer with Printer Cable (Black)
Features a 5 bill / 8 coin removable money tray, all steel construction, 1 media slot, three function center key-lock with cable to work with the Star series of printers.
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120

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$

249

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$

120

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$

249

QR Scanner w/Base for Computers & Pay Desk
This plug-and-play QR / Barcode scanner supports 1D/2D bar codes even in poorly-lit environments. In addition to the indicator light and buzzer, vibrating alert is also added to offer haptic feedback on code scanning.
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99

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119

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99

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119

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“Vagaro's calendar feature has helped immensely with my time management. With 15 stylists and two little ones at home, I have a lot to manage."

Lindsey Wentz

Owner of Mint Salon in Lodi, CA

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"Vagaro offers everything I could need as a stylist. From booking to checking out, keeping client notes and sending automated reminders, it’s definitely a great thing to have."

Matt & Harlee Showalter

Owners of No Name Salon in Los Angeles, CA
Meraki Salon Testimonial

“I utilize this fantastic system to help grow our business. Vagaro is user-friendly and it works...Vagaro helps us run our business more efficiently on a day-to-day basis."

Chenelle Farmer & Nicholas Maple

Co-Owners of Meraki Salon in Stony Stratford, in Buckinghamshire, England.
UNIQO Salon Testimonial

“When it came time to reopen, we used Vagaro's email and text marketing to send out an announcement and keep our clients up to date about the measures and precautions we are taking to keep everyone safe."

Patricia Ayala & Raquel Negrete

Owners of UNIQO Salon in Stockton, CA
Mint Salon Testimonial

“Vagaro's calendar feature has helped immensely with my time management. With 15 stylists and two little ones at home, I have a lot to manage."

Lindsey Wentz

Owner of Mint Salon in Lodi, CA
Capterra 4.7/5
App Store 4.5/5
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Google Play 4.2/5

FAQs

Does Vagaro take a percentage for online bookings?

Nope! You keep all the money you make from any online booking and there are no fees for new customers acquired.

How do I install Vagaro?

Vagaro is a web-based software that can be accessed anywhere in the world from vagaro.com. The Vagaro Pro mobile app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

What is a bookable calendar?

A bookable calendar is a calendar for an individual who is performing services within the business who requires their own scheduling. This does not include admin staff, like the front desk.

Can I cancel?

You can cancel your subscription at any time, for any reason—no questions asked, and no fee.

How long does setup take?

The setup time can be as little as 15 minutes depending on number of staff, clients, services & inventory to be added.

How does the free trial work?

The free trial lasts for 30 days, during which you have access to all the features, except for daily deals, email & text marketing, and credit card processing.

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