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Compare Vagaro vs Akada: pricing, features, pros, cons, and which is right for your business.

Vagaro vs Akada

Updated August 2026 · Studio Management Software software comparison

Vagaro

Vagaro

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Booking and business software for beauty, wellness and fitness.

★ 8.0 Free trial from $23.99/mo per calendar
Akada

Akada

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Dance Studio

★ 7.7 Free trial from $60.00

At a Glance

Criteria Vagaro Akada
Overall Rating ★ 8.0 ★ 7.7
Starting Price $23.99 /mo per calendar $60.00
Pricing Model Paid Paid
Free Trial ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Deployment
Best For

Strengths & Weaknesses

Vagaro
Akada
Pros
Transparent per-calendar pricing
Free credit-card reader, built-in marketplace
Cons
Scales by calendar count
Add-ons (email/text/branded app) cost extra

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose Vagaro if…
  • Budget matters — Vagaro starts $36.01 cheaper per month
  • You prioritise peer-verified quality — higher rating (8.0 vs 7.7)
  • Transparent per-calendar pricing
Choose Akada if…

Our Verdict

Vagaro
Vagaro edges ahead with a higher overall rating (★ 8.0 vs ★ 7.7) .

Vagaro with paid pricing starting at $23.99/mo per calendar. Its strongest selling points include transparent per-calendar pricing and free credit-card reader, built-in marketplace.

Akada with paid pricing starting at $60.00.

Both tools are reviewed independently — see the full reviews below to dig into integrations, implementation timelines, and user sentiment.

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