Is Nexa better than Vagaro for brow artists?

For solo brow artists and small teams (1-5), Nexa offers invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting for $279 one-time. Vagaro costs $50/month ($2,013 over 3 years). Vagaro may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

How much cheaper is Nexa than Vagaro for brow artists?

Nexa is $279 one-time. Vagaro is $600/year. You save $321 in year one. Over 3 years: $1,734.

Can brow artists switch from Vagaro to Nexa?

Yes. Export your data from Vagaro as CSV, import into Nexa in about 5 minutes. Most switch in 1-2 days.

Vagaro vs Nexa
The Real Comparison for Brow Artists

Vagaro

$50/mo ($600/yr)

Nexa

$279 once — own forever

or 3 payments of $99

Break even: 5.6 months. Save $1,734 over 3 years.

"I compared Vagaro and Nexa side by side. The math wasn't even close. $2,013 over 3 years vs $279 once. Switched and never looked back."

— Brow artist, Nexa customer

The verdict for brow artists: Vagaro is solid software, but at $50/month it costs $2,013 over 3 years. Nexa does most of what Vagaro does for $279 once. For solo brow artists and small teams, Nexa is the better deal.

Choose Nexa if:

You're done paying monthly forever
You're a solo operator or small team (1-5)
You need scheduler, Connect CRM, Invoicing in one purchase in one tool
You're tired of price increases
You want to own your tools like you own your equipment

Choose Vagaro if:

You have a large team (10+) needing enterprise features
You're deeply invested in Vagaro's specific workflow
You need a feature Nexa doesn't have yet

What Vagaro Actually Costs Brow Artists

The 3-Year Damage

Year 1$600

Year 2 (+11.4% inflation)$668

Year 3$745

Total lost to Vagaro$2,013

Nexa: $279. Once. You keep $1,734. And you own it — no more "we're updating our pricing" emails.

Your Vagaro subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Feature-by-Feature

Feature	Vagaro	Nexa
Invoicing	✓	✓
Scheduling	✗	✓
CRM	✗	✓
Time Tracking	✗	✓
Full Accounting	✗	✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management	✗	✓
Price	$50/mo	$279 once or 3 × $99
3-Year Total	$2,013	$279
You own it?	No — stop paying, lose access	Yes — forever

"The feature comparison convinced me. Nexa does 90% of what Vagaro does — for 10% of the 3-year cost. And I actually own it."

— Brow artist

Calculate Your Full Stack

Vagaro plus whatever else you're paying for:

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Switching from Vagaro

Export your data — Go to Reports → export client list, appointment history, and sales data to CSV.

Set up Nexa — 15-minute setup. Import your client list and set up your service categories.

Parallel run — Run both for 2 weeks. Update your booking link to Nexa. Notify existing clients.

Cancel Vagaro — Cancel subscription. Redirect old booking URLs to your new Nexa page.

✓ 30-day money-back guarantee. Zero risk.

Brow Artists are switching from Vagaro every week.

The math doesn't lie.

What This Means for Brow Artists

You see 12-15 clients today. Threading is $25 (15 min), lamination is $65 (45 min), and tint + shape is $45 (30 min). Your suite rent is $1,200/month. At $400/day average revenue, you need 3 days just for rent. Vagaro charges $50/month on top of that. A no-show at 2pm wasted a 45-minute lamination slot you can't fill.

Brow Artists deal with unique challenges that generic software was not built for: Appointment booking and client reminders dominate daily workflow. Suite rental costs ($800-1,500/month) eating into margins. Managing multiple service types (threading, waxing, lamination, tinting). No-shows on short appointments waste entire time blocks. Vagaro charges $50/month on top of these daily realities. The median brow artist earns $38,000/year — $600/year in software subscriptions is a significant percentage of that income, paid every year, forever.

Nexa is $279 once. Invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, accounting — all connected, built for brow artists. You own it like you own your Brow mapping tools.

What brow artists actually deal with

Appointment booking and client reminders dominate daily workflow
Suite rental costs ($800-1,500/month) eating into margins
Managing multiple service types (threading, waxing, lamination, tinting)
No-shows on short appointments waste entire time blocks

A day in the life of a brow artist

The tools a working brow artist actually owns

Brow mapping tools
Tinting and lamination supplies
Threading or waxing supplies
Sanitation and disposable supplies

Why brow artists leave the big platforms

vagaro: $50/month on top of $1,200 suite rent. That's $1,800/year just in overhead before supplies.
booksy: $30/month and the reminder system doesn't reduce no-shows enough to justify the cost.

Where brow artists actually talk shop

r/Microblading (Reddit)
r/beauty (Reddit)
r/Esthetics (Reddit)
Brow Artist Academy (YouTube)

Local brow artists on Nexa

Real brow artists near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a brow artist? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every brow artist on Nexa →

FAQ

Is Nexa really a Vagaro replacement?

For solo brow artists and small teams, yes. invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting — all for $279 once. Vagaro may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

What does Vagaro do that Nexa doesn't?

Vagaro has features like Affordable for salon/spa industry and Online booking marketplace that some businesses rely on. For most solo brow artists, these aren't dealbreakers.

How fast does Nexa pay for itself?

At $50/month, Nexa pays for itself in 5.6 months. After that: $600 saved every year.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Nexa is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

"$2,013 over 3 years to Vagaro. Or $279 once for Nexa. I own my tools now. No more renting software."

— Brow artist, Nexa owner

$2,013 Over 3 Years. Or $279 Once (or 3 × $99).

Own your tools. Stop renting your software.

Get Nexa — $279 Once