The verdict for dog walkers: 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 dog walkers and small teams, Nexa is the better deal.
Nexa: $279. Once. You keep $1,734. And you own it — no more "we're updating our pricing" emails.
| 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 |
Vagaro plus whatever else you're paying for:
Email yourself this comparison?
The math doesn't lie.
Dog Walkers deal with unique challenges that generic software was not built for: Managing 10-20 recurring daily walks across different schedules. Time To Pet costs $30+/month for features like GPS tracking and photo updates. Holiday and vacation schedule changes creating last-minute chaos. Keeping track of keys, access codes, and pet-specific instructions for 20+ homes. Vagaro charges $50/month on top of these daily realities. The median dog walker earns $28,000/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 dog walkers. You own it like you own your Leashes and harnesses (multiple sizes).
You walk 12 dogs today across 10 homes. Mrs. Garcia's dog needs medication with lunch. The Johnsons' front door code changed and they forgot to tell you. One client is on vacation and wants an extra midday visit. You need to send walk update photos to 5 clients, invoice 8 weekly clients, and figure out next week's schedule around two client cancellations. Time To Pet charges $30/month and you're already losing a walk's worth of income to software every month.
Real dog walkers near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a dog walker? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every dog walker on Nexa →
For solo dog walkers 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.
Vagaro has features like Affordable for salon/spa industry and Online booking marketplace that some businesses rely on. For most solo dog walkers, these aren't dealbreakers.
At $50/month, Nexa pays for itself in 5.6 months. After that: $600 saved every year.
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.
Own your tools. Stop renting your software.
Get Nexa — $279 Once