Vagaro alternative UK

Vagaro alternative UK for beauty businesses

If you want UK-priced booking software with a branded website included, deposits, forms and no marketplace commission, Bookivo is built for British beauty salons, clinics and solo therapists.

The problem

Why UK businesses look for a Vagaro alternative

Vagaro is a broad salon platform. UK owners often want pricing in pounds, a website that is included rather than add-on, and a product focused on beauty and aesthetics rather than a large optional catalogue.

Add-ons vs included tools

Website, forms and marketing tools are sometimes sold separately on larger platforms. Bookivo includes the core booking website, forms and reminders in the plan.

UK payments and deposits

You need Stripe deposits, Apple Pay and a checkout that makes sense for UK clients.

Aesthetics workflows

Consultation forms and before/after photos should sit next to the diary, not in a bolt-on you may not need.

Support when switching

Moving country-specific data is easier with a UK team and a clear import path.

How Bookivo helps

Bookivo’s UK-first model

One branded booking website, published GBP pricing, Stripe payments, forms, CRM and team calendars — without a marketplace layer.

Website included

Your booking site is part of the product, with optional custom domain.

Simple team pricing

Solo at £24/month or Growing Teams at £39/month with unlimited staff.

Beauty and clinic features

Deposits, reminders, consultation forms, photos and reviews.

Preview before you buy

See a branded mock-up of your business before you start a trial.

Included without a long add-on list

Your booking website

  • Branded booking website
  • Custom domain support
  • Website builder
  • Booking widget for an existing site

Bookings and payments

  • Online bookings
  • Deposits via Stripe
  • Apple Pay and supported Stripe methods
  • No marketplace commission

Client and team operations

  • Consultation and consent forms
  • Before/after photos
  • Customer CRM
  • Team calendars and availability
  • Automated reminders

Consider this Vagaro alternative if you are

Beauty salons

Treatment menus, staff calendars, deposits and a booking website that looks like your salon.

Aesthetics clinics

Consultation forms, deposits, practitioner diaries and a more professional booking journey.

Solo professionals

One booking link for Instagram, Google and WhatsApp, without marketplace commission.

Nail, lash and hair businesses

Add-ons, infills, stylist choice and repeat bookings on a mobile-friendly booking page.

Small teams

Shared calendars and availability without paying marketplace fees to keep the diary full.

Businesses switching software

Export what you can from your current system and email hello@bookivo.co.uk for migration help.

What to verify before you switch

Vagaro’s UK catalogue and add-ons can change. Confirm current Vagaro pricing on their site. Bookivo figures below are our published plans.

What mattersBookivoLarger salon suite
Starting price (Bookivo)£24/month SoloCheck the provider’s current UK price
WebsiteBranded website includedMay be included or listed as an add-on
FormsConsultation forms includedSometimes a premium module
Marketplace commissionNoneDepends on the product mix you use

Competitor details vary by plan and region. Check the provider’s current website before switching. Bookivo does not claim to match every feature of every platform.

See what Bookivo could look like for your beauty business

Send us your business name and Instagram or website. We will create a branded preview so you can see your booking site before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

See what Bookivo could look like for your business

Request a free branded preview, or start a 7-day trial if you are ready to set Bookivo up yourself.