Mindbody vs. Vagaro
Barebones software like Vagaro wastes your time & money
Bargain software only takes you so far. Mindbody has all-inclusive features for all types of business needs & budgets—that’s why we’re the industry’s #1 fitness, beauty & wellness platform.
Mindbody vs. Vagaro
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Scheduling Manage your custom calendar & waitlists |
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Booking Offer flexible options that keep your schedule full |
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Online purchasing Sell retail, gift cards, memberships & packages |
Included |
Available at an additional cost |
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Staff management Easily schedule your team & run payroll |
Included |
Available at an additional cost |
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Self check-in Clients can sign themselves in to streamline your front desk |
Included |
Available at an additional cost |
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Essential marketing tools Create campaigns with built-in email & SMS tools |
Included |
Free for a limited time |
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Integrations Sync with third-party tools |
90+ preferred integrations |
Limited options at an additional cost |
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Unlimited users per location Grow your team without having to pay for extra logins |
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Industry-specific insurance Affordable coverage with competitive rates |
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Comparison made in 2024 from Vagaro's website and reviews on third-party review sites. |
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Top 4 reasons why Mindbody is the right way to go
Finding affordable software doesn’t mean settling for the bare minimum—here are a few ways our platform helps you do more.
All-in-one software
Save yourself from countless added costs
Platforms like Vagaro have some basics, but having almost every feature means you have to pay more. Tools like payroll & check-in apps are considered extras.
Mindbody includes the tools you need—like integrated marketing, business reporting & scheduling—to seamlessly run your day-to-day.
Built to scale
Skip the growing pains & instability
Minimal features will hold you back. Platforms like Vagaro are built for smaller-scale businesses, which can create challenges as you grow & scale.
Mindbody grows with you—we offer subscriptions for different business sizes, needs & budgets, so you can choose what works best for you
Customer service
Don’t miss out on getting the help you need
Bargain software like Vagaro often cuts corners with essentials such as dependable customer service—leading to unresolved requests & delayed resolutions.
Mindbody has hands-on help with onboarding, 24/7 AI assistance & live support. We’ll make sure you’re set up for success with answers to any questions.
Mindbody app
Secure your spot on the top booking app for fitness & wellness
No other software in the industry has a consumer booking platform for spas & salons that rivals the Mindbody app.
With 2.4M+ active users, the Mindbody app helps your business get discovered by new clients to generate more revenue—which could offset up to 100% of your subscription costs.
Mindbody reviews
Here’s what Mindbody users have to say
Instead of telling you why 40K+ studios chose Mindbody, we'll let some of our 1,500+ five-star reviews speak for themselves.
"[Mindbody] makes scheduling so easy. It has all the features we could want and more."
Mariana K
Spa Manager and Esthetician
"I love Mindbody for the ease of scheduling clients in for appointments and the analytics are fantastic!"
Lori C.
Health, Wellness, and Fitness, Self-employed
"Mindbody has great customer service and allows my patients to access beauty and wellness needs in a single platform."
Sarojben P.
Health & Hospital Care
"I believe Mindbody is a good value for money. I prefer to keep using the software. It does everything I need."
Daphne P.
Director
"[The Mindbody] app makes it so easy to book a session...it takes away the need to call a studio for something small."
Cristen B.
"Mindbody takes user feedback very seriously and is constantly updating its system to better fit our needs."
Michelle B.
Marketing Manager
"Mindbody gives me peace of mind when strategizing for my business needs today, and future growth."
Leah S.
Company Owner
"Mindbody does a lot of unique things that no other software is set up to do."
Brian N.
Health, Wellness, and Fitness
Your business deserves better than basic software
Is your software affordable & functional, or just basic & buggy? Spend your time and money on a platform that’s proven to help spas & salons succeed.
Mindbody is trusted by the top brands in the business
"When I was looking for software, I was doing a lot of research and Mindbody kept coming up. It was obvious to me that Mindbody was the leader in the industry and as a growing business, I wanted to be with the best."
Allison Moreno
Founder, Oak Haven Massage
Mindbody delivers—just check our stats
Our beauty customers experience 36% revenue growth 6 months after signing up with us.
The 2.4 million active users on the Mindbody Marketplace are your exclusive source for new clients.
Mindbody beauty businesses see a 19% increase in consumer purchases after 6 months on our software.
Not all features are available in all regions or on all tiers.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is Mindbody different than Vagaro?
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Mindbody offers a wider array of tools tailored to businesses of all sizes, with robust scheduling, client management, and marketing features designed for wellness studios, spas, salons, gyms, and fitness centers. It also provides industry-specific integrations that can enhance business operations and client engagement. Vagaro, on the other hand, is a limited management platform designed primarily for the beauty industry. When comparing products, be sure to include feature availability, add-ons, number of logins, and processing fees.
- Can Mindbody integrate with third-party apps?
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Mindbody Integrations has 90+ preferred integrations to personalize the way you work. From door security to payroll to social media, you can connect a wide number of tools to Mindbody’s core platform.
- Is Mindbody software reliable?
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Mindbody has 20+ years of experience building powerful business software. With 99.9% uptime, Mindbody is on par with the leading software brands worldwide.
- How easy is it to switch from Vagaro to Mindbody?
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Mindbody offers free “do it for me” set-up services. The implementation team works with you to transfer your client data and inventory from your current provider—at no extra cost.
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