loci vs Vagaro
Same power, better design, transparent pricing. Vagaro's add-ons push your real costs past $120/month. loci delivers everything for $79/month \u2014 no surprises.
Transparent pricing
The real cost breakdown
Vagaro's base price looks reasonable until add-ons stack up. Here's what most multi-location salons actually pay.
Vagaro actual cost
Total monthly cost
~$120+
Plus payment processing fees (2.2\u20132.6%)
loci all-in-one
Everything included
$79
No add-ons. No surprises. Cancel anytime.
Feature by feature
The detailed comparison
We've broken down every feature that matters to salon owners. Here's the honest truth about how we stack up against Vagaro.
| Feature | loci | Vagaro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $79/mo (all-in) | $30 base + $114 add-ons |
| Payment processing fee | 2.6% flat | 2.2–2.6% |
| Marketplace commission | 0% — never | 0% |
| Calendar & scheduling | Full-featured | Yes |
| Client management | Complete CRM | Basic |
| Online booking page | SEO-optimized | Yes |
| Multi-location support | Native | Extra cost |
| Staff management | Advanced | Basic |
| Online payments | Yes | Yes |
| SMS messaging | 2-way included | Add-on ($20) |
| Email marketing | Full suite | Add-on ($20) |
| Forms & intake | AI-powered included | Add-on ($10) |
| Loyalty program | Native | No |
| Gift cards | Full integration | No |
| Booth renter management | Complete suite | Partial |
| Service versioning | Yes (only loci) | No |
| AI intelligence | Deep insights | Minimal |
| Reporting & analytics | Advanced | Basic |
| QuickBooks sync | Yes | Add-on ($30) |
| Payroll integration | Included | Add-on ($34) |
| Design quality | ★★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Mobile app | Staff app included | Yes |
| API access | Full | Limited |
| Contract required | No | No |
| Cancel anytime | Yes | Yes |
The honest breakdown
Where each platform shines
All-inclusive pricing
loci includes everything at $79/month. Vagaro forces you to cherry-pick add-ons, making the real cost unpredictable.
loci winsDesign & user experience
loci was designed by salon owners. It’s intuitive, beautiful, and built for how you actually work. Vagaro feels functional but dated.
loci winsMulti-location management
loci has a unified dashboard for all your locations. Vagaro requires custom pricing to see everything together.
loci winsAI-powered features
loci includes AI intake forms, client intelligence, and staff recommendations. Vagaro’s AI features are minimal and not included.
loci winsBooth renter management
loci has full booth renter isolation, separate payments, and lease tools. Vagaro offers partial support.
loci winsService versioning
Update a price in loci and historical data stays accurate. Change a price in Vagaro and historical reports break. Only loci has this.
loci winsMarketplace size
Vagaro has a marketplace of ~5 million users (based on publicly available app store data and company communications) and can drive discovery through their platform. loci focuses on your own brand and SEO.
Vagaro winsInternational presence
Vagaro operates in multiple countries with localized support. loci is currently US-focused.
Vagaro winsLending programs
Vagaro Capital offers small-business loans to qualifying salons. loci currently doesn’t offer lending (but integrates with standard providers).
Vagaro wins“I was paying $120 a month on Vagaro with all the add-ons and it still didn't do half of what I needed for two locations. My stylists hated the interface. loci gives me everything for $79.”
Trinity \u2014 Owner, Blonde Voyage Salon (Temecula & San Diego, CA)
Made for Vagaro users
Switch in under 20 minutes
loci has a Vagaro import preset built right into our client import wizard. Your data moves over seamlessly, and you can go live immediately.
Export from Vagaro
Download your client list and appointment history directly from Vagaro’s export tool.
Import to loci
Use our Vagaro preset. Upload your file and we’ll automatically map your data correctly.
Verify your data
Review your clients, services, and staff. Make any adjustments you need.
Go live
Activate your new booking page and start accepting appointments in loci.
No contract means you can try risk-free. If loci isn't right for you, cancel anytime. But we think you'll love it.
Questions?
Questions from Vagaro switchers
Competitor pricing verified as of February 2026. Prices may change — visit each provider's website for current rates.
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