Vagaro ranks #1 for salon and spa booking (score 9.1/10). Pricing: $23.99/mo (US, limited-time promo); free tier: no (trial). Runners-up: Square, Boulevard.
Top 5, ranked by our published rubric. Sponsorship never affects the order. Last updated 2026-10-13.
| # | Tool | Score | Pricing | Paid from | Free tier | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vagaro | 9.1 | From $23.99 | $23.99/mo (US, limited-time promo) | no (trial) | Salon and spa booking software |
| 2 | Square | 7.5 | Free tier | Free plan; Square Plus $49/mo per location | yes | POS and payments for small business |
| 3 | Boulevard | 7.2 | From $143 | From $143/month as listed | Unverified | Salon and spa management |
| 4 | Acuity Scheduling | 7.0 | Free tier | From $16/month as listed | yes | Appointment scheduling |
| 5 | Mindbody | 6.8 | From $79 | From $79/month as listed | Unverified | Fitness and wellness business software |
Salon and spa booking software
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Find your next salon, spa, or fitness professional.” We placed it 1st of 5 on fit for this task. No free plan confirmed; paid from $23.99/mo (US, limited-time promo).
Fit 10.0 · value 6.2 · breadth 10 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
POS and payments for small business
Why ranked: Square: POS and payments for small business. We placed it 4th of 5 on fit for this task. Free tier; paid from Free plan; Square Plus $49/mo per location.
Fit 5.5 · value 8.8 · breadth 10 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
Salon and spa management
Why ranked: Its own site says: “See why Boulevard is the fastest-growing client experience platform.” We placed it 2nd of 5 on fit for this task. No free plan confirmed; paid from From $143/month as listed.
Fit 8.5 · value 4.4 · breadth 6 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
Appointment scheduling
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Acuity Scheduling is an appointment booking software and a scheduling app, offering scheduling automation and full customization.” We placed it 5th of 5 on fit for this task. Free tier; paid from From $16/month as listed.
Fit 4.0 · value 10.0 · breadth 10 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
Fitness and wellness business software
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Fuel the growth of your business with Mindbody's all-in-one software-the only platform powered by 20+ years of experience in fitness, beauty, and wellness.” We placed it 3rd of 5 on fit for this task. No free plan confirmed; paid from From $79/month as listed.
Fit 7.0 · value 4.4 · breadth 8 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
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By TaskRanking's published rubric, Vagaro ranks first, followed by Square and Boulevard.
Yes: Square has a free tier per its own pricing page (checked 2026-10-13).
Score = 50% fit, 25% value (from vendor pricing pages), 15% breadth, 10% availability. Sponsorship never affects rank.
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