vs vagaro

The Best Vagaro Alternative for Salon Owners in 2026

Flat pricing. AI website included. No per-seat fees.

Where vagaro Falls Short

Your team costs you more every month

Vagaro prices per bookable calendar — meaning each stylist on your team adds to your monthly bill. A solo stylist pays $30/mo. Add two more and you're already looking at $70–90/mo before any add-ons. DoTheBeauty's Growth plan covers up to 8 staff for a flat €49/mo, no matter how many appointments they take.

The website costs extra — every single month

Vagaro's website builder, called MySite, is a $20/month add-on. It's not part of your plan — it's a separate charge on top of your base subscription. With DoTheBeauty, an AI-powered salon website is included in every plan from day one. Answer 9 questions and your professional site with copy, design, and SEO is live in 10 minutes.

Vagaro is built for the US — not for UK or EU salons

Vagaro prices in USD and its payments, support, and product focus are designed around the US and Canadian market. If you're a salon in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, or elsewhere in Europe, you're working with a platform that wasn't built for your market. DoTheBeauty is built for EU, UK, and international salons, with EUR pricing and Stripe Connect so payouts land directly in your account.

Your payments go through Vagaro, not you

Vagaro requires you to use Vagaro Merchant Services for card payments. DoTheBeauty uses Stripe Connect — your salon gets its own Stripe account, so money goes directly to you. No intermediary holding your revenue. For international salons, this is a significant operational advantage.

Feature Comparison

FeaturevagaroDoTheBeauty
Monthly price (1 stylist)$30/mo per bookable calendar€19.95/mo flat (Starter)
Monthly price (up to 8 stylists)$70–100+/mo (per-seat)€49/mo flat (Growth)
AI website builder$20/mo add-on (Vagaro MySite)Included in every plan
Custom domainOnly with MySite add-on ($20/mo)Included from Growth (€49/mo)
Commission on bookings0% on direct bookings0% — always
Card processingFrom 2.2% via Vagaro Merchant ServicesFrom 0.5–2% (your own Stripe)
Online booking forms$10/mo add-onIncluded
Market focusUS and CanadaEU, UK, Indonesia
Payment infrastructureVagaro Merchant ServicesStripe Connect — direct to your account
7-day free trial
No long-term contracts

Pricing Comparison

Vagaro

From $30/mo per bookable calendar

Per-seat pricing — each stylist needs their own calendar

  • Website builder (MySite) is a $20/mo add-on — not included in any plan
  • Per-calendar pricing: a 5-person team costs $90–100+/mo before add-ons
  • USD pricing only — designed for the US market, not EU or UK salons
  • Payment processing through Vagaro Merchant Services, not your own Stripe
  • Online forms and shopping cart each cost an extra $10/mo
  • Text marketing starts at an additional $20/mo

DoTheBeauty

Starter€19.95/mo
Growth€49/mo
Pro€79/mo
  • 0% commission, ever
  • No hidden fees
  • Cancel anytime
  • 7-day free trial
Industry-first

One Booking. Multiple Stylists.

Your client wants a cut with Bonnie and a keratin treatment with Lisa. Traditional booking systems make them book twice. DoTheBeauty handles it in one seamless flow.

Traditional BookingDay View
B Bonnie
L Lisa
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Emma J.
Cut + Keratin
10:00 – 12:30 · 2h 30m
Idle
No bookings
1 client · 2h 30m · Lisa idle
With DoTheBeautyDay View
B Bonnie
L Lisa
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
Emma J.
Cut & Colour
10:00 – 10:30
Sarah K.
Cut & Blowdry
11:00 – 12:30 · added
Emma J.
Keratin Treatment
10:30 – 12:00 · with Lisa
2 clients · same window · linked

Same 2.5 hours. Traditional booking: one client, one stylist blocked. DoTheBeauty: Emma's full multi-stylist appointment AND a second client in Bonnie's freed time.

Vagaro works well in the US. DoTheBeauty is built for the rest.

Vagaro is a mature platform with a loyal US customer base, and if you're running a salon in America it deserves a look. But for salons in the UK, EU, or anywhere outside North America, the fit gets awkward fast: USD pricing, US payment infrastructure, and a per-seat cost model that gets expensive as your team grows. DoTheBeauty gives you a flat monthly price, an AI website included from day one, Stripe Connect so your revenue lands directly in your account, and 0% commission on every booking. No add-ons required to run a professional salon online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DoTheBeauty available outside of Europe?
Yes. DoTheBeauty is used by salons in the EU, UK, Indonesia, and internationally. EUR pricing is the default, and Stripe Connect means payouts work wherever Stripe operates — which covers 40+ countries.
Does DoTheBeauty include a website builder like Vagaro MySite?
Yes, and it's included in every plan — not a $20/mo add-on. DoTheBeauty's AI website builder generates a full salon website with copy, design, gallery, team profiles, and SEO in about 10 minutes. You answer 9 questions; it does the rest.
Does DoTheBeauty charge commission on bookings?
No. DoTheBeauty charges 0% commission on all bookings, on all plans, always. You keep 100% of every appointment. There's no marketplace, no boost fee, and no commission on new or returning clients.
How does DoTheBeauty pricing compare to Vagaro for a 3-stylist salon?
Vagaro charges per bookable calendar, so 3 stylists could cost $60–90/mo in subscription fees alone — plus $20/mo if you want a website (MySite). DoTheBeauty's Growth plan covers up to 8 stylists for a flat €49/mo with the website included. For a full breakdown of Vagaro's cost model, see our <a href="/blog/vagaro-pricing-salon-cost-breakdown">Vagaro pricing breakdown</a>.
Can I import my client data from Vagaro?
Yes. Export your clients from Vagaro as a CSV and import them into DoTheBeauty. All contact details and notes come across cleanly. Your booking history stays in Vagaro for reference during the transition.
What's the difference between Vagaro Merchant Services and Stripe Connect?
With Vagaro, your card payments go through Vagaro's payment processor and you receive payouts from Vagaro. With DoTheBeauty's Stripe Connect, you have your own Stripe account — payments go directly to you, and you see all transactions in your own Stripe dashboard. This means faster payouts, more control, and no intermediary holding your revenue.

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