Salonnare vs Vagaro: pricing, iDEAL and interface compared
Vagaro is a popular US-based salon software with a broad feature set, built for markets such as the US, Canada and the UK. Salonnare focuses on the European market with native iDEAL, Dutch VAT handling and a modern interface that gets new team members productive within hours.
User experience
Vagaro is an extensive package with many features, which means a learning curve for new team members. 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 uses a base fee (according to Vagaro from $23.99/month for one calendar[1]) plus $10 per additional calendar, up to seven calendars, so the price scales with team size. Salonnare charges per plan, not per employee - €59/month for unlimited staff on the Pro plan. On top of that, Salonnare is priced in euros and for the Dutch market.
Booking flow: Vagaro vs Salonnare step by step
With Vagaro a client books via your Vagaro booking page or the Vagaro app. 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 rebook reminder, and the morning after an automated Google review request. 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 and has pricing pages for markets such as the US, Canada and the UK; we did not find a Dutch version. For a Dutch salon that means: things like iDEAL and the Dutch VAT rates are yours to figure out.
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.
Comparison
| Salonnare | Vagaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per plan | Per employee |
| Starting price | €0 | $23.99/mo |
| 5 employees cost | €59/mo (Pro) | approx. $64/mo |
| Modern UI | V2 design | Classic |
| Dutch version | ✓ | No (e.g. US, CA, UK) |
Last verified: 2026-10-09
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- Vagaro - pricing page (vagaro.com) (2026-10-09)
Competitor figures are indicative ("approx.") and may change; always check the provider’s official pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see a demo first?
Yes. Create a free Free account - you can fully test Salonnare without a credit card.
How does payment processing work?
Salonnare integrates with Stripe and Mollie. You use your own account; on top of that, Salonnare charges its own platform fee of 0.5% with a €0.30 minimum per transaction - transparent, with no hidden markup.