Vagaro vs GlossGenius,suite or solo app.
Vagaro is a full business suite with a register. GlossGenius is a polished app for independents. The gap between them is mostly team size.
The essentials
What you actually get
- 01
Vagaro
POS, inventory, memberships, marketing and payroll adjacent tools. Built for multi chair salons, spas and studios.
- 02
GlossGenius
Fast to set up, strong design, payments and light marketing. Built around one professional or a small team.
- 03
ZenSched
Booking only, done properly. Branded page, per staff hours, durations and buffers, capacity limits and email reminders.
Side by side
How they compare
On the things buyers actually ask about.
| Feature | Vagaro | GlossGenius | ZenSched |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price | Paid per seat | Paid monthly | Free plan, flat paid tiers |
| Best fit team size | Multi chair and up | Solo to small team | Solo to multi location |
| Point of sale and inventory | Yes | Payments only | Not today |
| Payment processing built in | Yes | Yes | Not today |
| Consumer marketplace | Limited | Not today | Not today |
| Custom booking fields | Limited | Limited | Yes |
| Multi location | Extra cost | Limited | Yes |
| Setup time | Days | Hours | 10 minutes |
FAQ
Questions people ask
Which is better for a growing team?+
Vagaro, once you need a register, stock and memberships in the same system. GlossGenius starts to feel tight when several people share a front desk.
Which is faster to set up?+
GlossGenius, by a wide margin. Vagaro rewards the setup time with depth, but the first week is real work.
Do either of them charge a fee per new client?+
Neither charges a marketplace commission the way Booksy and Fresha do. Both take card processing on payments you run through them.
What if I do not want payments in my booking tool at all?+
Then a booking only tool is lighter and cheaper. ZenSched handles the page, the calendars, the rules and the reminders, and leaves payment where it already works for you.
Does ZenSched include a point of sale?+
No. There is no POS, no card terminal and no inventory. If running the register is the main job you need software for, a full commerce suite is a better fit. ZenSched handles booking, calendars, staff and reminders.
Do you support multiple locations?+
Yes. Run several stores from one workspace with an owner view across all of them. Group linked stores under a single /g/ home page so clients can pick the closest branch.
How hard is it to switch from another booking system?+
There is no migration project. You add your services, hours and staff, then share the new link. Most owners run the old system until the last booked appointment passes, then stop renewing it.
Is ZenSched really free to try?+
Yes. The Free Beta plan gives you a full booking page, unlimited appointments and email reminders. No credit card to start.
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Only need the calendarand the reminders?
Skip the suite. A booking page with real rules, live in ten minutes.
