Vagaro vs Fresha
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software. Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
Vagaro ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #3) for Salon and spa owners managing appointments and clients. A true growth engine with its client marketplace and extensive feature set.
At a glance
| Vagaro | Fresha | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software | #3 / The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Best for | New client acquisition via marketplace | Best free booking platform |
| Pricing | $$ ($25 to $85+/mo) | $ ($0, pay-per-feature) |
| HQ | Dublin, USA | London, UK |
| Founded | 2009 | 2015 |
Vagaro
A true growth engine with its client marketplace and extensive feature set.
www.vagaro.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software
Fresha
Unbeatable free core platform, ideal for new salons and independent stylists.
www.fresha.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.