Morningsidevs Vagaro
Vagaro is $30 a month for one calendar, with a free marketplace listing. The difference is the price, and what happens after a no-show.
| Morningside | Vagaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price for one pro | Free booking page, 20 texts a month. Founding members get unlimited texts for life | $30/mo for one calendar ($23.99/mo promo for the first 6 months), plus $10/mo per extra calendar |
| Fees on new clients | None. No commission on bookings and no new-client fee | None listed on its pricing page. Card processing is separate |
| Lists you on a marketplace | No. Your link shows your business and nobody else | Yes, a free listing on the Vagaro Marketplace |
| No-show tools | Reminders and a rebook text, with no card on file | Unlimited notifications and appointment reminders |
| Rebook link after a no-show | Yes, for clients who booked through your link. A text with a link to pick a new time | Not on its pricing page |
| Confirm or cancel by text | Yes. Reminders say Reply C to confirm, and CANCEL cancels the appointment | Reminders are listed. Not confirm or cancel by reply |
| Where clients book | Your link, in their browser. Nothing to download | Vagaro, Instagram, Facebook and Apple Maps |
Vagaro’s numbers are from its own pricing page, checked September 18, 2026. Its feature rows were checked October 9, 2026. Pricing like this changes, so check theirs for the latest.
Already on Vagaro?
You don’t have to jump. Your clients stay yours: no marketplace listing you next to competitors, no fees for “new” clients who were already coming to you. Setup takes minutes, and you can run Morningside alongside Vagaro until you’re sure.
When you do move, export your client list first and cancel last.
Here’s the order that worksWhen Vagaro is the better pick
If you need card payments or deposits, Vagaro does those and Morningside doesn’t. Morningside is a booking page for a pro who books their own clients, or a small team of up to 10, each with their own calendar.
Booksy, Fresha, Vagaro, GlossGenius, StyleSeat, Square, Acuity and Setmore are trademarks of their owners. Morningside isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by them. Prices are from each app’s own pages on the date shown; check theirs for the latest.
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Free booking page · No app for your clients · Cancel anytime
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