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SalonIQ vs Vagaro
Both are built for planning and scheduling. Vagaro has a lower monthly price and a free trial.
SalonIQSalonIQ Ltd. (Tunbridge Wells, UK)GDPR: Limited£47/month
Stronger on 0 by 2 points with a clear margin
VagaroVagaro Inc. (Dublin, California, US)GDPR: Limitedfrom £20/month (1 location, 1 calendar · free trial
Stronger on 2 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Vagaro is cheaper: £20 per month, against £47 at SalonIQ.
- Vagaro has a free trial; we haven't found one at SalonIQ.
| Criterion | SalonIQ | Vagaro |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Limited | Limited |
| Price | £47/month | from £20/month (1 location, 1 calendar |
| Free trial | Not found | Yes |
| Origin | Outside EU | Outside EU |
| Tasks | AI for planning and scheduling, AI phone agent and voice agents | AI for marketing and social media, AI for planning and rostering |
Choose SalonIQ if…
- what you're looking for: AI receptionist takes calls
- what you're looking for: AI books directly into the SalonIQ agenda
- what you're looking for: 24/7 online booking via website and social media
Choose Vagaro if…
- you care about the monthly price
- you want to try it for free first
- what you're looking for: online appointment booking and calendar
SalonIQ features
- AI receptionist answers calls
- AI books directly into the SalonIQ diary
- 24/7 online booking via website/social media
- Automated SMS and email campaigns
- Deposits and intake forms
- Till, stock and end-of-day closing
- Team dashboards, KPIs and commission
- Multi-location management
Features of Vagaro
- Online appointment booking and calendar
- Client profile with visit history and notes
- Email and SMS marketing campaigns
- AI help with email copy
- Loyalty programme with points
- Gift cards, memberships, packages
- Inventory management with low-stock alerts
- Point of sale (POS) and payment terminals
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: SalonIQ or Vagaro?
- Vagaro has a lower monthly price and a free trial. Which weighs heavier for you decides the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: SalonIQ or Vagaro?
- SalonIQ: £47/month; no long-term contract. Vagaro: from £20/month (1 location, 1 calendar; UK price); extra calendar $10 (US) each, max. 7; add-ons extra.
- Which is safer for your data: SalonIQ or Vagaro?
- On the GDPR profile they do not clearly differ (limited and limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always conclude a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for beauty & wellness.
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