Morningside vs Vagaro
Vagaro is $30 a month for one calendar and doesn’t charge booking fees. The difference is the price, and what happens after a no-show.
| Morningside | Vagaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price for one pro | Free for 14 days, then $7.99/mo — founding members keep that price 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, ever | No booking fees on Vagaro Marketplace bookings |
| 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 | Mark a no-show and the client gets a text with a link to pick a new time | Unlimited notifications and appointment reminders |
| 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. 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 works.
When Vagaro is the better pick
If you need card payments, deposits, or calendars for several staff, Vagaro does those and Morningside doesn’t yet. Morningside is one booking page and one calendar for a pro who books their own clients.