Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 1 change this month
Vagaro 2.9Bronze 15 pts
A salon, spa, and fitness platform founded in 2009, combining business software with a consumer booking marketplace.
Good for Beauty professionalsFitness trainersHosts and property managers
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- Pays via Bank transferHow you get paid
- Local, in personWork happens near you
- Since
- 2009 17 yrs
Based in
- Pleasanton, United States
- Web rank
- #15,356 worldwide
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Vagaro is a beauty booking marketplace where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are Subscription from $30/mo + processing and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2009, Vagaro is based in Pleasanton, United States. It is available in US, UK, Canada, Australia.
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What people actually earn on Vagaro
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What changed
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Our rating
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Weaker on getting paid.
- FeesNot enough facts yet
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.8
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings3.0
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Achievements
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Vagaro 100,000+ businesses (2026)
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Vagaro Founded 2009
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
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How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Vagaro US, UK, Canada, Australia
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
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Vagaro Subscription from $30/mo + processing
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Vagaro Subscription from $30/mo + processing
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
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Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
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Vagaro #15,356 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Vagaro Founded 2009
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
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Can I join Vagaro?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes.
You need a bank account. Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start.
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- A bank account
- A government ID
No sign-up cost listed.
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewIncluding an ID check
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: Merchant onboarding includes identity and bank verification, with applications normally processed within one business day.
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How Vagaro compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Founded in 2009, Vagaro has been running for about 17 years — longer than 7 of the 10 beauty booking platforms we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the beauty booking platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Vagaro legit?
What we could verify about the company
Vagaro is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2009 (17 years)
- Headquartered in Pleasanton, United States
- Its domain vagaro.com was registered in 2009 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #15,356)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Vagaro in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #15,356 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (vagaro.com)
- Domain registered
- Feb 2009vagaro.com, 17 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Vagaro timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Vagaro founded
Headquarters today: Pleasanton, United States
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Milestone
100,000+ businesses
Vagaro says over 100,000 salon, spa and fitness businesses rely on its booking platform every day.
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Guides
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Vagaro
How much does Vagaro charge?
Vagaro fees: Subscription from $30/mo + processing.
How do you get paid on Vagaro?
Vagaro pays out via Bank transfer.
Which countries is Vagaro available in?
US, UK, Canada, Australia.
How much do people earn on Vagaro?
Vagaro says over 100,000 salon, spa and fitness businesses rely on its booking platform every day. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Vagaro legit?
Yes, Vagaro is a real, operating platform: operating since 2009 (17 years), headquartered in Pleasanton, United States and its domain vagaro.com was registered in 2009 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Vagaro alternatives?
Similar platforms include Booksy, StyleSeat, Treatwell and Fresha. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Vagaro alternatives
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Fees Subscription $29.99/mo + processingbooksy.com
StyleSeatA US marketplace for independent stylists and barbers, handling discovery, booking, and payments.
Fees $35/mo + 30% new-client fee (capped $50)styleseat.com
TreatwellEurope leading hair and beauty booking marketplace, bringing online bookings to salons across the continent.
Fees 35% commission on first booking, 0% repeatstreatwell.com
FreshaThe world largest beauty and wellness booking platform - free core software with a marketplace that brings new clients.
Fees Free core software, new-client + processing feesfresha.com
GlossGeniusBooking and payments software for independent beauty pros, known for polished booking pages from about 24 dollars a month.
Fees From about $24 per monthglossgenius.com
MindbodyThe wellness booking giant for fitness, spa, and salon businesses, with a consumer app that drives discovery.
Fees Tiered monthly SaaS subscriptionmindbodyonline.com