This comparison is published by Velixa, one of the services discussed. It is not an independent review. Check the provider’s official website before making a purchasing decision.
Quick comparison
| Area | Velixa | Vagaro |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription model | Team-inclusive subscription; live price below | £20 base, then per bookable calendar |
| Trial | Trial shown on live pricing page | 30-day free trial stated by Vagaro |
| Marketplace | Marketplace planned; no launch date set | Marketplace listing and discovery features |
| Optional products | Inventory/POS is a paid add-on | Premium functionality and add-ons available |
Pricing and commercial model
At the displayed Velixa rate, the plan is £12.95 per month plus a one-off £19.95 setup fee, with all team members included.
Vagaro’s UK pricing displays £20 per month for one bookable calendar, then £10 per month for each additional calendar up to seven, and £80 per month for seven or more calendars. That makes two calendars £30 per month and five calendars £60 per month at the displayed rate. Vagaro also describes a 30-day trial and says subscriptions can be cancelled without cancellation fees. Check the latest UK plan and any multi-location pricing before buying.
Online booking and diary
Both services offer online booking, calendars, waitlists and client records. Velixa includes a hosted booking page and widget; Vagaro lists a booking widget alongside online/social booking routes.
Payments and no-show protection
Velixa supports card on file and eligible late-cancellation/no-show charges. Vagaro offers payment capability and publishes payment processing separately; check the current UK merchant-services terms for rates, hardware and eligibility.
Staff and team management
Velixa includes staff diaries, rotas, time off, per-stylist prices and shared multi-location staff. Vagaro’s base subscription is tied to one bookable calendar and adds calendar licences as the team grows, which makes the expected number of bookable people an important comparison point.
Client management
Velixa has customer history, notes, intake forms and campaign consent. Vagaro lists client records, SOAP notes and customer management tools, which may be relevant for wellness and service teams.
Reminders and marketing
Velixa includes email reminders and optional prepaid SMS. Vagaro lists notifications/reminders and 1,000 free emails monthly in its base functionality; confirm current message allowances and premium marketing options.
Memberships, loyalty, gift cards and packages
Velixa includes memberships, packages, gift cards and loyalty. Vagaro lists memberships, packages, gift certificates and loyalty, so this category should be decided by workflow and pricing rather than assumed absence.
POS and inventory
Velixa offers Inventory & POS as an optional £3/month add-on. Vagaro lists inventory, invoices and operational tools within its platform, plus premium add-ons, so retail-heavy businesses can check the exact features they need.
Website, booking page and widget
Velixa provides a hosted business site and embeddable booking widget. Vagaro lists a booking widget and social/Apple Maps booking routes; test whether either presentation matches your existing web presence.
Marketplace and client discovery
Vagaro provides a Marketplace. Its UK pricing says a 20% one-time fee applies to the first appointment when a brand-new customer discovers and books a business through Marketplace; it is not a fee on every or returning booking. Velixa does not currently operate a consumer Marketplace, but plans to release one; no launch date has been set.
Mobile access
Velixa has merchant apps for iOS and Android. Vagaro offers a mobile app for business use.
Who Velixa may suit
Velixa may suit a team that wants an included staff setup, direct branded booking and a separate optional inventory/POS add-on.
Who Vagaro may suit
Vagaro may suit a business that wants a broad booking and retail toolkit, Marketplace presence and calendar-based subscription structure.
Switching checklist
List every bookable calendar, location, premium feature, email/SMS use and retail process before moving. Do not compare a single-calendar base rate with a multi-calendar setup without making the assumptions visible.
Frequently asked questions
Is Velixa an alternative to Vagaro?
Yes. Both offer online booking and business-management tools. Velixa uses a flat displayed subscription, while Vagaro prices its UK plan by bookable calendars.
How does Vagaro price additional calendars?
Vagaro’s UK pricing displays £20/month for one calendar and £10/month for each additional calendar up to seven, then £80/month for seven or more. Verify the current plan before purchase.
Does Vagaro charge on every Marketplace booking?
No. Vagaro describes a one-time fee for a brand-new customer’s first Marketplace-discovered appointment, not a fee on every booking.
Sources & verification
Official provider pricing, feature and help pages used for the factual statements above. Open the relevant source pages to verify the details directly. Information was last checked 25 August 2026 and can change.
Vagaro is a trade mark of its respective owner. Velixa is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Vagaro. Information on this page is based on publicly available information and was last checked on 25 August 2026. Pricing, features and terms can change. Please visit Vagaro’s official website directly for current information before making a purchasing decision.