Vagaro is a well-established US platform. For UK salons, it can feel like a product built for a different market — compliance tools are US-focused and pricing scales with staff.
| Feature | Bookchair | Vagaro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | £20 flat | From ~$30/month (1 staff), scaling up with team size |
| Per-staff fees | No | Yes |
| Commission | None | Marketplace fees may apply |
| Built for UK market | Yes — UK-built, UK compliance | US-centric |
| UK GDPR compliance tools | Yes — region-specific consent wording | No UK GDPR tools |
| Patch test tracking | Yes | No |
| Consultation forms | Yes — compliance-gated | Yes |
| Age restriction enforcement | Yes (Botulinum Toxin Act 2021) | No UK law enforcement |
| 6 UK business types | Yes | General salon/spa |
| Colour Lab | Yes | No |
| SMS reminders | Paid add-on | Paid add-on |
| Contract | No — cancel anytime | No |
Pricing and features based on publicly available information at the time of writing (June 2026). Always verify current terms directly with the provider.