Vagaro vs Pike13
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software and The 11 Best Fitness Studio Management Software. Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
Vagaro ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #10) for Salon and spa owners managing appointments and clients / Boutique fitness studio owners managing classes, members, and billing. A true growth engine with its client marketplace and extensive feature set.
At a glance
| Vagaro | Pike13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software | #10 / The 11 Best Fitness Studio Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 7.3 |
| Best for | New client acquisition via marketplace | Appointment-based businesses |
| Pricing | $$ ($25 to $85+/mo) | $$$ ($139 to $399+/mo) |
| HQ | Dublin, USA | Seattle, USA |
| Founded | 2009 | 2011 |
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
Pike13
A solid, mobile-friendly choice for appointment-based fitness.
www.pike13.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fitness Studio Management Software
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