Kimo Williams
Danzan Therapeutics
Prior to MassageBook I had been looking for a software to run all the components of my practice
MassageBook vs. Vagaro: Why Massage Practices Choose Us
Robust massage therapy software empowers massage therapists to make a living doing what they love. The right solution will support your needs, from scheduling appointments to payment processing to marketing.
Compared to Vagaro, MassageBook edges out the competition. Our software is uniquely suited to the needs of massage practitioners—we take care of your busywork, so you can take care of the bodywork.
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MassageBook vs. Vagaro: How Do They Compare?
Built for Massage Therapists
Price Point
User Experience
Payment Processing
Built for Massage Therapists
- MassageBook Built by massage therapists, for massage therapists
- Vagaro Serves beauty, fitness, and wellness businesses
While having many features in your massage business software may seem like a bonus, they actually only help if they’re applicable to your small business. Vagaro serves many types of businesses in the beauty, fitness, and wellness industry, which means this platform comes with many tools your massage business will likely never touch.
MassageBook, on the other hand, was originally built by a massage therapist specifically for massage therapists. Practice confidently, knowing that all our features are tailored to support your unique massage business needs.
Price Point
- MassageBook Transparent pricing that starts at $20/month
- Vagaro Starts at $23.99/month, and becomes more costly with add-ons
Vagaro’s solutions start at $23.99/month for a solo practitioner and go up from there. However, this base fee only provides access to a limited selection of Vagaro’s tools. For add-on capabilities, you’ll need to pay additional fees. For instance, access to Vagaro’s website builder and hosting platform is another $20/month.
MassageBook starts at $20/month and offers discounts for members of the AMTA and ABMP, making it much more affordable. We transparently list our costs on our pricing page, helping businesses like yours make the best choice for your budget.
User Experience
- MassageBook Simple, streamlined software with an easy learning curve
- Vagaro Complex software with a steep learning curve
Although Vagaro has many useful features for beauty, fitness, and wellness businesses, its myriad capabilities result in a convoluted solution that massage therapists may struggle with. Vagaro has a steep learning curve and long implementation times. Certain features may also feel clunky or unharmonious, leading to a less positive user experience.
For a stellar user experience, look no further than MassageBook. Our intuitive platform requires no previous software experience. With its easy learning curve, you can get our simple, streamlined solution up and running in minutes!
Payment Processing
- MassageBook Flexible payment processing through Stripe and Square
- Vagaro Payment processing through Vagaro only
Vagaro offers secure payment processing through its own integrated system, which accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. It also sells hardware options, like card readers and receipt printers. However, this limits your payment processing flexibility. Additionally, some customers complain about hardware reliability issues, high costs, and a lack of support for payment issues.
MassageBook offers payment processing through Stripe and Square integrations. Like Vagaro, we accept credit cards, debit cards, and mobile wallets. Our software also enables tap-to-pay or contactless payments. You can rest assured that MassageBook’s payment integrations will be secure, transparent, and flexible.
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