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Freedom Practice vs Vagaro
Vagaro is a low-cost, beauty-first platform for salons and spas. Freedom Practice is built for clinics, with clinical notes and claims, unlimited texting, your phone system and AI receptionist, and a website included instead of billed as extras.
At a glance
What you get, side by side.
| Topic | Freedom Practice | Vagaro |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Massage, chiropractic, PT, acupuncture, and wellness clinics | Salons, spas, barbers, and fitness, with SOAP notes available |
| Published price | From $99/month at launch pricing (regular $149), up to 5 practitioners on Clinic | $30/month per location, plus $10/month per bookable calendar up to 7 |
| Texting | Unlimited two-way texting, included | Text marketing credits, from $20/month for 1,000 |
| Business phone | Included: calls, voicemail, and caller ID | Texting and team chat inbox; no voice calls |
| AI receptionist | Answers calls, texts, and website chat | Vera answers chats and texts, not calls |
| Website | Booking website on your own address; Clinic adds a website we build and host | MySite add-on, $20/month |
| Intake forms | Included | Forms add-on, $10/month |
| Insurance claims | CMS-1500 and VA claims on Clinic and Growth | Not offered |
| Card processing | Your own Square or Stripe account at your rates | Vagaro processing; some features require it |
Facts about Vagaro come from their public website, help center, and public reviews, checked in October 2026. Prices and features change, so check their site for the latest. Vagaro is a trademark of its owner; Freedom Practice is not affiliated with or endorsed by it.
Why clinics choose us
Why Freedom Practice instead of Vagaro.
Built for clinical work
SOAP notes with an AI scribe, a body chart, treatment plans, outcome scores, and insurance and VA claims.
Calls, not just chats
A real clinic phone line with voicemail and caller ID, and an AI receptionist that answers the phone.
Website and forms included
No separate charges for your booking website or intake forms.
Use the processor you want
Every feature works with your own Square or Stripe account.
One predictable bill
Phones, texting, website, and the app on one monthly price, with no credit packs to manage.
To be fair
Where Vagaro does well.
Vagaro is popular and affordable, especially for beauty businesses. Here is what its customers like.
- A low entry price, with staff free after 7 calendars.
- A consumer marketplace, plus booking from Instagram, Facebook, and Apple Maps.
- A broad all-in-one: point of sale, inventory, and payroll.
- Vera, an AI receptionist for chat and text.
Switching from Vagaro
Export your clients from Vagaro as a CSV and import it under Settings → Import. Freedom Practice recognizes common Vagaro column names, skips duplicates, and lets you run the file again safely.
- Bring your client list as a CSV: Settings → Import matches the columns for you.
- We help you move over, and your first 14 days are free.
- Keep your phone number. We move it for you.
Questions
Thinking about switching from Vagaro?
Vagaro's base price is lower. Why pay more?
Add Vagaro's texting credits, website, and forms, then a phone service and answering service, and compare. Freedom Practice includes all of them. Our pricing page shows what each plan replaces.
Can I sell products and gift cards?
Yes: retail with stock and sales tax, packages, memberships, gift cards, and tips.
Do I have to change card processors?
No. Connect your own Square or Stripe account at your rates.
Can I try it before I switch?
Yes. The trial is 14 days and nothing is charged until day 15. Cancel before then and you pay nothing.
Sources: Vagaro pricing, Vagaro Vera Receptionist, Vagaro MySite pricing, Vagaro text messaging plans.
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Try Freedom Practice free for 14 days.
Nothing is charged until day 15, there is no contract, and we help you move your clients over.