Your brand shouldn't live inside someone else's platform
Vagaro does everything, but the interface is cluttered and clients see Vagaro's brand, not yours. OpenChair gives you a custom domain, your colours, your name.
Our Take
Vagaro's feature list is long and its marketplace has real traffic — those are genuine strengths. The frustration most venues hit is brand ownership: clients see Vagaro's platform, not yours. There's no custom domain. The interface is cluttered. Add-ons mount up fast. OpenChair gives you a custom domain, your colours and fonts, and a clean booking experience that represents your brand — at a transparent monthly price without nickel-and-dime add-ons.
Feature Comparison
The Honest Truth about Vagaro
They are a solid platform, but here is where they fall short for modern growth-focused venues.
- No custom domain — clients always see Vagaro's brand
- Cluttered UI that's difficult for staff to learn
- Add-on pricing — SMS, website, payroll all cost extra
- Feature-rich platform with a long list of capabilities
- Marketplace with real consumer traffic
- Hardware options for POS setup
Make the Switch
Your Brand, Your Domain, Your Clients
60 days free when you switch from Vagaro. Get a clean, venue-branded storefront on your own custom domain — no Vagaro watermark, no marketplace clutter.
Claim OfferLimited time offer for verified Vagaro customers.
Making the Switch from Vagaro
Switching software feels daunting — but it doesn't have to be. Here's exactly how the transition works.
Export your client and service data
Vagaro supports data exports from your account settings. Download your client list, service menu, and appointment history.
Import into OpenChair
Upload your export or use AI Booking Link Import to pull your services automatically. OpenChair cleans up and maps everything — review before going live.
Set up your venue-branded storefront
This is where the difference shows. On OpenChair Pro, your booking page uses your brand colours, your logo, your fonts, and your own custom domain. No platform branding, no marketplace clutter. Your clients see your brand, not ours.
Update your links and go live
Replace your Vagaro booking link on your website, Instagram bio, and Google Business Profile with your new OpenChair storefront URL. Your clients get a cleaner, faster booking experience from day one.