Vagaro vs. Phorest

Looking to drive more customers to your business effortlessly? Vagaro's free Marketplace brings in an average of 3 new customers per month. Can Phorest offer you that? Choose Vagaro today for superior business management and a proven track record of increasing revenue.

See how much you'll save with Vagaro

How many staff members do you have?

1

$30
monthly total
1 staff member
$30
Marketplace fees
Free

Phorest

$99
monthly total
1+ staff member
$99
Your revenue with Vagaro's free market place
$300
/mo

*Phorest plans start at $99. Your profit calculation is based on Vagaro's monthly average of 3 new customer bookings per staff member (at $100 per booking).

Free Imports for All Your Data From Any Software

Customers
Customer Notes
Inventory
Future Appointments
Service/Class Menu
Memberships
Packages
Gift Cards
Employee Profiles
Customer Credit Card Info
Reviews

Why is Vagaro better than Phorest?

Manage every business task within one single powerful software platform. Our booking, payment processing and marketing tools are fully integrated and work seamlessly to save you time and money.

Phorest
Website Builder

Create a beautiful responsive website for your business that will be fully integrated with your Vagaro Fitness, Spa and Salon software.

Waitlist

Booked full? Customers can add themselves to waitlist and be notified automatically if a spot opens up.

Apple Maps Booking Integration

Directly book an appointment from Apple Maps with the "Schedule" button.

Class Booking

Set up classes and get booked online. Set up max seats for live stream and in house classes.

Customer Marketplace

The largest marketplace for customers to find and book with beauty, wellness, and fitness businesses.

EMV Contactless Reader

Accept swipe, chip, tap, Apple Pay, Android Pay, and other contactless payments.

Free
Free Trial Period

30 Days
NA
24/7 Live Agent Phone Support

24/7 Live Agent Phone Support

No Booking Fees

Vagaro does not charge fees for bookings

£1 Per Booking
Buy Now, Pay Later

Offer your customers interest-free payment installments and get paid in full, instantly.

SOAP Notes

Draw and annotate on SOAP notes and save to customer's profile for reference at their appointments.

24/7 Live Agent Chat Support

24/7 Live Agent Chat Support

Powered By AI

Vagaro offers AI all throughout our software to help your business grow. From staff profiles to product descriptions and more, AI is here to make your life easier

Membership Management

Sell recurring memberships with card on file for increased revenue.

Vagaro vs. Phorest TESTIMONIALS

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Vagaro vs. Phorest FAQ

Does Vagaro take a percentage for online bookings?

Nope! You keep all the money you make from any online booking and there are no fees for new customers acquired.

How do I install Vagaro?

Vagaro is a web-based software that can be accessed anywhere in the world from vagaro.com. The Vagaro Pro mobile app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

What is a bookable calendar?

A bookable calendar is a calendar for an individual who is performing services within the business who requires their own scheduling. This does not include admin staff, like the front desk.

Try Vagaro for Free

Create an account in minutes. No contract, cancellation, setup, or signup fees.

Phorest is a registered trademark of nDevor Systems Limited in the European Union and/or other countries. Comparison based on data as of 9/06/2022.

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