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Managed vs Vagaro

Managed vs Vagaro

Give clients more reasons to return.

Managed vs Vagaro: Start with Managed for free. See pricing for Starter and Growth. Payments are Stripe-powered, with configurable deposits and no-show protection. The Inbox handles Instagram and Facebook messages with your other channels. Migration from any provider is free, including photos and attachments plus before-and-after photos, with free next-day setup.

Start with Free for core bookings, forms and a hosted website. AI and team tools require Starter or Growth. Payment fees and extra usage apply.

Cosmetic ClinicBookings, client records & forms

Upcoming · 22–23 October 2026

2 appointments
  1. Sophie Clarke

    Dermal Filler (Lips 1ml) · Dr Priya Patel

    45 minutes · £220

    Form completed · £50 deposit paid
  2. Amelia Hughes

    Skin consultation · Hannah Lewis

    30 minutes · £40

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Keep membership commitments in view

See how both platforms support the work behind a complete client visit. Vagaro offers bookings, memberships, packages and a consumer marketplace. Its UK forms page describes digital intake and service-based sending. Try the Managed tasks that matter to your business before deciding.

Switch to Managed for

  • Start with UK pricing in pounds and a free plan.
  • Keep consent and treatment records with bookings.
  • Get free migration on every plan.

Plan for in the switch

  • Plan classes or specialist services separately if you rely on them, while bookings, clients, payments and forms move to Managed.
  • Plan how memberships and remaining package sessions will be handled at cutover.

Switch checklist

  • Which membership benefits and remaining package sessions are outstanding?
  • Which included tools and optional services make up your current bill?
  • How many clients discover you through the Vagaro marketplace?
  • Are classes or other specialist booking formats essential?

See how your next booking day would work

Follow the work your team already does in Vagaro, from the first booking to the next visit.

Keep membership promises clear

Follow a member's next visit through booking, payment and redemption. Agree how existing benefits and obligations will be honoured.

See the whole package you use

Bring forms, marketing, online sales and specialist booking needs into the comparison, then match them to a Managed plan.

Protect the value of discovery

Separate Vagaro marketplace discovery from clients who already book directly. Include that demand in the decision to move.

Official product information checked on 15 October 2026. Availability and costs can differ by location, package and agreement.

See your monthly costs alongside Vagaro

Comparing with: Vagaro

Build a like-for-like monthly comparison from your Vagaro agreement and invoices. Use the same period and tax basis, counting payment, messaging and optional service charges once. Provider costs stay blank until you enter them; prices and fees vary by plan, location and usage.

The value of client payments you expect to process through Managed each month.

Add a fuller comparison

Your current bill

Enter each part of your current monthly bill. Use 0 for costs you won’t incur and leave unknown amounts blank.

What you pay each month. If you pay yearly, divide that amount by 12.

Add the commission you pay for clients who book through a marketplace.

Add payment processing, messages, calls and add-ons. Leave out the subscription and marketplace fees entered above.

Other Managed charges

Include any separate charges that will apply to your business. These are not included in the quick subtotal.

Add your payment processor’s charges, extra messages, phone costs and paid services. Leave out the Managed fee calculated above. Include tax in the same way as your current costs.

No switching adjustment: new client budget and lost profit are £0 in this estimate. Enable this if you rely on a marketplace for bookings.

Give your team a clear changeover plan

Move with an agreed scope and a switch date that works for your business. Migration is free on every plan, with free setup help and next-day turnaround; before-and-after photos are included when your export provides them.

1

Check your current agreement

Check notice periods, any restrictions on using another booking system and how to export your records.

2

Keep the right records ready

Reconcile memberships, package sessions, recurring payments, gift cards and deposits. Confirm any class-booking requirements and the records needed to honour existing benefits. Agree what can be imported and what needs separate handling.

3

Give clients one clear booking route

Give clients and staff a clear date for new Managed bookings. Check future appointments, team members, services, reminders, deposits and balances, then agree how to handle any problems.

Questions about moving from Vagaro

Move from Vagaro with a clear plan

Get a plan for your records, costs and switch date with the team. You can also try bookings in a Free workspace.

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