Why switch?
Switching from Vagaro?
A general salon, spa, and fitness booking platform with a large feature menu.
Vagaro prices per employee and sells many capabilities as paid add-ons, so the bill grows both as you hire and as you turn features on. It's built for a broad range of businesses rather than barbershops specifically.
Vagaro vs. barber.rsvp
What shops tell us about Vagaro
Per-employee pricing
The base price rises with every staff member you add, so growing your team grows your software bill.
Features as paid add-ons
Shops describe a nickel-and-dime feel: texts, forms, and other essentials often cost extra on top of the plan.
Jack-of-all-trades
Built for salons, spas, and gyms alike, so a barbershop's day-to-day isn't the first thing it's designed around.
Why shops move to barber.rsvp
One flat price with the essentials already in the box, and a tool that's actually built for the chair.
You own your clients
Your client list and history are yours; export them anytime. We're not a marketplace that sits between you and your regulars.
Your own Stripe, your money
Payments go straight to your own Stripe account on standard rates, with no middleman holding your funds or taking a cut of your payouts.
Honest, flat pricing
Start at $29 for a solo barber, then one flat price per shop with every chair included, never a per-seat fee that climbs each time you hire.
Built for barbershops
Per-barber calendars, walk-ins, memberships, no-show deposits, and commission & rent tracking, made for how a shop actually runs, not bent to fit.
Switching from Vagaro: common questions
Will my bill climb as I add barbers, like Vagaro's per-employee pricing?+
No. barber.rsvp is one flat price per shop with every barber included, so growing your team doesn't grow your software bill.
Are texts, reminders, and forms extra like on Vagaro?+
No. Automated reminders, memberships, and no-show deposits are included in the plan rather than sold as paid add-ons.
Can I move my Vagaro client list over?+
Yes. Import your clients and keep full ownership — you can export your list anytime.
Is barber.rsvp actually built for barbershops?+
Yes. Per-barber calendars, walk-ins, tips, and commission and rent tracking are the core — not features bolted onto a general salon, spa, and gym tool.
Make the switch in an afternoon
Import your clients, set your services and hours, and share your booking link the same day. Keep your clients, your payments, and your money.
Coming from somewhere else?
Comparison reflects publicly available information and common customer feedback as of 2026. Competitors' plans and features can change, so check their current terms. barber.rsvp isn't affiliated with or endorsed by these companies; names are the property of their respective owners.