The verdict for lash technicians: 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 lash technicians 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.
Lash Technicians deal with unique challenges that generic software was not built for: 2-3 hour appointments mean only 4-5 clients per day maximum. No-shows devastating when each appointment is $150+. Tracking lash maps and preferences for fill appointments. Deposit collection to prevent no-shows without awkward conversations. Vagaro charges $50/month on top of these daily realities. The median lash tech earns $32,000/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 lash technicians. You own it like you own your Isolation tweezers and application tweezers.
You have 4 lash sets today — each one is 2+ hours. Your 11am no-shows. That's $175 in revenue gone and you can't fill a 2-hour slot last-minute. Your 2pm wants to try a new curl pattern but you can't find her lash map from last time. You're collecting deposits through Venmo, bookings through Vagaro, and lash maps in a paper notebook. Vagaro charges $25/month and takes a booking fee on every online appointment — you're paying twice to get stood up.
Real lash technicians near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a lash tech? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every lash tech on Nexa →
For solo lash technicians 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 lash technicians, 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