Comparison
Wynkie vs Vagaro
Vagaro looks affordable until the add-ons stack up. Here’s how Wynkie’s all-in pricing and free plan compare.
Free. No card. No expiration.
The catch with Vagaro
Core features like text marketing are paid add-ons on Vagaro. A solo pro’s real bill climbs to $65–80/mo once the extras are switched on.
Wynkie vs Vagaro, side by side
| Wynkie | Vagaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free Essentials | No free tier |
| Entry paid plan | $14.95/mo | $30/mo |
| Premium (with add-ons) | $29.95/mo | $65–80/mo |
| SMS marketing included | $20/mo add-on | |
| All features in one price | ||
| Auto-keep deposit on no-show | ||
| Venmo / Zelle / cash tracking |
Where Wynkie wins
All-in pricing, no add-ons
Wynkie’s plan includes SMS reminders, marketing, and deposits at one price. Vagaro charges separately for text marketing (+$20/mo) and other extras.
A free plan to start
Wynkie’s Essentials plan is free with no card. Vagaro has no free tier — the meter starts at $30/mo before add-ons.
Auto deposit forfeiture
No-show on a deposit booking and Wynkie keeps the deposit automatically. No manual steps, no awkward refund button.
Switching from Vagaro takes minutes
Export your clients from Vagaro as a CSV and import them into Wynkie in a couple of taps. Because Essentials is free, you can set Wynkie up and run it alongside Vagaro before you switch for good.
Free. No card. No expiration.
Wynkie vs Vagaro — common questions
Why is Vagaro more expensive than it looks?
Vagaro’s base price starts around $30/mo, but features like text marketing are paid add-ons (about +$20/mo each), so a solo pro’s real cost often lands at $65–80/mo. Wynkie includes SMS and marketing in one flat price.
Does Wynkie have a free plan like Vagaro?
Wynkie has a genuinely free Essentials plan with no card required. Vagaro has no free tier — its pricing starts at about $30/mo before any add-ons.
Is it hard to switch?
No. Export your client list as a CSV from your current app and import it into Wynkie in a couple of taps. Your booking link, services, and hours take a few minutes to set up — most pros are live the same day. Wynkie’s free Essentials plan means you can set it up and run alongside your current app before you commit.
Pricing and feature data verified June 2026 against each app’s published pricing pages and support documentation. Features and prices may vary by plan and are subject to change.