We don’t play those tricks — because we’ve suffered from them too. Built by a third-generation hairdresser and barber — award-winning salon and spa manager who still works on the floor.
30-day free trial on every plan
Published team-size prices and the same toolkit on every plan — website, booking, and GDPR-ready records included.
Monthly subscription
Appointica
Solo £17 · Salon £35 (2–3 staff) · Unlimited £49 (4+) — after 30-day trial, on our website
Vagaro
Each bookable calendar license added to a location costs extra, up to seven licenses
Locations
Appointica
Unlimited included
Vagaro
Each business location has its own independent cost depending on the features chosen
Online booking & salon website
Appointica
Your own branded booking page and salon website — 10 templates, included
Vagaro
A branded app and a custom MySite website are offered
Staff commission tools
Appointica
Included
Vagaro
Vagaro Payroll & Rent Collection is offered to pay your team and track hours
Just tell the software
Appointica
Build rota in plain English — 9 shifts added, booking synced in seconds
Vagaro
An AI assistant called Vera helps automate marketing and fill empty appointment slots
Business coaching
Appointica
Included — Business Academy
Vagaro
White-glove service from setup to 24/7 support, with onboarding specialists
Marketplace fee on your bookings
Appointica
None on direct bookings
Vagaro
A listing on the Vagaro Marketplace is included
| Feature | Appointica | Vagaro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | Solo £17 · Salon £35 (2–3 staff) · Unlimited £49 (4+) — after 30-day trial, on our website | Each bookable calendar license added to a location costs extra, up to seven licenses |
| Locations | Unlimited included | Each business location has its own independent cost depending on the features chosen |
| Online booking & salon website | Your own branded booking page and salon website — 10 templates, included | A branded app and a custom MySite website are offered |
| Staff commission tools | Included | Vagaro Payroll & Rent Collection is offered to pay your team and track hours |
| Just tell the software | Build rota in plain English — 9 shifts added, booking synced in seconds | An AI assistant called Vera helps automate marketing and fill empty appointment slots |
| Business coaching | Included — Business Academy | White-glove service from setup to 24/7 support, with onboarding specialists |
| Marketplace fee on your bookings | None on direct bookings | A listing on the Vagaro Marketplace is included |
Your booking page, services, and brand — live in minutes. Included on every plan.
Start building yoursTry Appointica free. Built by salon professionals — tell the software, 24/7 support, team-size prices.
Then Solo £17, Salon £35 (2–3), or Unlimited £49 (4+). Stripe + 0.5% on card payments.
Appointica pricing: 30-day free trial, then Solo £17 · Salon £35 (2–3 staff) · Unlimited £49 (4+). Same toolkit on every plan. No marketplace commission on direct bookings. Card payments incur Stripe processing fees plus a 0.5% Appointica platform fee.
What UK salons charge for 21 services, from the websites of 29,266 salons. Updated October 2026.
