Vagaro vs Nexa
The Real Comparison for Estheticians

Vagaro
$50/mo ($600/yr)
VS
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."
— Esthetician, Nexa customer

The verdict for estheticians: 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 estheticians 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 Estheticians

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

FeatureVagaroNexa
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 accessYes — 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."
— Esthetician

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Switching from Vagaro

1
Export your data — Go to Reports → export client list, appointment history, and sales data to CSV.
2
Set up Nexa — 15-minute setup. Import your client list and set up your service categories.
3
Parallel run — Run both for 2 weeks. Update your booking link to Nexa. Notify existing clients.
4
Cancel Vagaro — Cancel subscription. Redirect old booking URLs to your new Nexa page.
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Estheticians are switching from Vagaro every week.

The math doesn't lie.

What This Means for Estheticians

Your 10am wants a chemical peel but you can't remember if she had a reaction to glycolic last time. Your notes are scattered between Vagaro, a paper notebook, and text messages. Your 11:30 bought a serum last visit that she wants to reorder — you need to check inventory. Your 2pm is a new client and you need intake forms signed before touching her face. Vagaro charges $25/month plus a booking fee, and you're still using a separate notebook for skin notes.

Estheticians deal with unique challenges that generic software was not built for: Tracking client skin history and treatment protocols across visits. Product costs per facial cutting into service margins. Vagaro showing clients other estheticians in the marketplace. Managing retail product sales alongside service bookings. Vagaro charges $50/month on top of these daily realities. The median esthetician 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 estheticians. You own it like you own your Facial steamer and magnifying lamp.

What estheticians actually deal with

A day in the life of a esthetician

Your 10am wants a chemical peel but you can't remember if she had a reaction to glycolic last time. Your notes are scattered between Vagaro, a paper notebook, and text messages. Your 11:30 bought a serum last visit that she wants to reorder — you need to check inventory. Your 2pm is a new client and you need intake forms signed before touching her face. Vagaro charges $25/month plus a booking fee, and you're still using a separate notebook for skin notes.

The tools a working esthetician actually owns

Why estheticians leave the big platforms

Where estheticians actually talk shop

Local estheticians on Nexa

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

FAQ

Is Nexa really a Vagaro replacement?

For solo estheticians 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 estheticians, 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."
— Esthetician, Nexa owner

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

Own your tools. Stop renting your software.

Get Nexa — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back — save $500 or full refund

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