Software review 8 min read · Updated May 20, 2026

Vagaro

Vagaro is a booking and POS platform purpose-built for salons, spas, and fitness studios. Its gift certificate functionality integrates with booking, making it especially strong for service businesses.

Vagaro is a booking and POS platform purpose-built for salons, spas, and fitness studios. Its gift certificate functionality integrates with booking, making it especially strong for service businesses.

Best for
  • Salons, spas, and barbershops
  • Massage therapists and wellness studios
  • Personal trainers and small fitness operations
  • Service businesses with appointment-based redemption
Ideal industries
SalonsSpasMassageFitness StudiosBarbershops

Key features

  • Integrated gift certificate sales with booking
  • Online purchase page
  • Service-package gifting
  • POS redemption with balance tracking
  • Email delivery and scheduled delivery
  • Multi-location support

Format support

CapabilitySupported
Physical gift cardsNo
Digital eGift cardsYes
Online salesYes
POS redemptionYes
Multi-locationYes
Booking integrationYes

Pros and cons

What's strong

  • Tight booking integration
  • Service-package support built in
  • Strong fit for salons and spas
  • Hosted purchase page included

Where it falls short

  • Less ideal for non-service businesses
  • Requires Vagaro subscription
  • Some features depend on plan tier

Pricing

Vagaro charges a monthly subscription with per-user pricing; payment processing fees separate.

Check Vagaro pricing

Confirm features and pricing on Vagaro's official site before deciding.

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Alternatives to consider


Frequently asked questions

Does Vagaro support physical gift cards?

Vagaro focuses on digital gift certificates with strong booking integration. For physical cards, consider Square or a dedicated card vendor.