Salonnare vs Vagaro — modern interface vs dated classic

User experience

Vagaro users frequently complain about a cluttered interface, outdated forms and a steep learning curve. Salonnare is built with a V2 design system — clear typography, intuitive navigation and a mobile-first approach. Trainees are productive in an hour.

Pricing

Vagaro starts at $25 per employee per month — for a salon with 5 staff members that is $125/month (±€115). Salonnare charges per plan, not per employee — €59/month for unlimited staff on the Pro plan. For any salon with more than 3 staff members Salonnare is cheaper.

Booking flow: Vagaro vs Salonnare step by step

With Vagaro a client navigates to your Vagaro-hosted booking page, picks a service and time slot and is required to create a Vagaro account. The confirmation comes from Vagaro. With Salonnare the client books via your own widget - no account required, just a name and phone number. The confirmation comes from your salon name. After the appointment Salonnare automatically sends a Google review request and a rebook reminder. The difference in friction is measurable: removing the mandatory account creation step from the booking flow is one of the most consistently cited friction wins when salons describe switching from Vagaro - the exact impact depends on your audience. See all the features included as standard.

The Dutch market: why US software is not the right fit

Vagaro is built for the American market. That means: no iDEAL integration (the most popular payment method in the Netherlands), no native VAT handling for the tax office, English-only support on US time zones and no SEPA bank connections. For a Dutch salon this means extra manual work at tax time, fewer payment options for clients and longer wait times when problems arise. Salonnare is built for the NL market: iDEAL as primary payment method, correct VAT calculation, Dutch-language support and EU data storage. Read more about our approach.

Switching from Vagaro: practical checklist

Vagaro offers data export as CSV. Here is your migration checklist: (1) Export clients, appointments and services from Vagaro. (2) Create a Salonnare account via the free plan. (3) Import your CSV files. (4) Set up your services, staff and opening hours. (5) Integrate the booking widget on your website. (6) Update your Google Business profile with the new booking link. (7) Send your regular clients a short email with your new booking link. Total time investment: 3-5 hours. Savings: €60-150 per month depending on team size.

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