# Book4Time, Phorest Salon Software vs Vagaro Comparison | | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 16 | 30 | 393 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (56.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (96.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (98.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Starting at $23.99 Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Book4Time Pros: - Customer Support (1 reviews) - Easy Setup (1 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (1 reviews) - Limited Analytics (1 reviews) ### Phorest Salon Software **Not enough data** ### Vagaro Pros: - Ease of Use (166 reviews) - Scheduling (90 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (47 reviews) - Limited Features (40 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (25 reviews) | 7.5 (34 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (270 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (122 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 7.3 (11 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 7.5 (31 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 7.1 (11 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (32 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Book4Time #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Phorest Salon Software #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Vagaro #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Just Me Price: Starting at $23.99 Per Month Key Features: - Free transfer of all your data from any software - Customizable calendar with waitlist & resource management - Sell memberships, packages, & gift certificates [Browse all 7 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/vagaro/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Personal Training | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | N/A | N/A | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Business Administration | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Website Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Gateway** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **E-Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Training Tools | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Workout Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Goal Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Nutrition Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Personal Training | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Merchant Marketing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | N/A | N/A | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Analytics | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Merchant Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Profit Calculator** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Marketing | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Merchant Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Merchant Pages** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Merchant-Run Deals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Redemption | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Coupon Redemption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **POS System Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Gateway** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Spa and Salon Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | 8.8/10 | 10 | | **Phorest Salon Software** | 7.0/10 | 5 | | **Vagaro** | 7.4/10 | 6 | #### Business Administration - Spa Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Inventory Management** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Billing & Sales** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Employee Management** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | #### Marketing - Spa Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Membership** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social Review** | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Automated Campaigns** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Guest Experience - Spa Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Scheduling** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 7.5 (6 reviews) | | **Surveys** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customer Trends** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Gym Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | N/A | N/A | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Billing & Revenue - Gym Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated Collections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Merchandise Sales** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Gym Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Facility Management - Gym Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Scheduling & Reservations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Data & Reporting - Gym Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reports & Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Membership - Gym Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Contract Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Lead Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Online Member Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Coaching | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | N/A | N/A | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Coaching | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Client Plans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notekeeping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Session History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Goal Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Business Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Client History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Promotions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Surveying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Coaching | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Proactive Notification | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | N/A | N/A | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Messaging Channels | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **SMS Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Voice Messaging** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Two way messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Triggered Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Nutritionist | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | N/A | N/A | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Administrative | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security and Authorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Practice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Insurance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Appointment Scheduler** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Patient Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **HIPAA Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Calendar | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | N/A | N/A | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Calendar View | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-Calendar View** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Viewing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Shared Calendar | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Calendar Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multiple Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Accessibility | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Screen Reader Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Keyboard Shortcuts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Sync Multiple Calendars** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Import Events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Software Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Notifications | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Customized Calendar Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Location-Based Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Calendar | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Online Appointment Scheduling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | N/A | N/A | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Notifications | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Confirmations & Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Appointment Follow-Up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduling Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Settings | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Time Zone Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Availability Settings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Blocked Time Settings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Personalization | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Links** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi- Calendar Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Website Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Acceptance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Generative AI | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Business Scheduling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | N/A | N/A | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Integrations | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **MS Teams Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Email Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Zoom Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Google Meet Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Salesforce Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Branding & Customizatio | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom Booking Page** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Personalized Links** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Personalized Web Embed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Automatic Rules & Configurations | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Set Working Hours** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automatic Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Buffer Times** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Business Scheduling | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Medical Spa | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | N/A | N/A | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Business Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Merchant Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Appointment Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Marketing | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Client Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Loyalty Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Practice Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Patient Records** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Photo Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **E-Prescribing and Lab Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Patient Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Insurance Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Platform Tools | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Healthtech Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Studio Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | N/A | N/A | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Business Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Staff Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Billing and Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Class Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Self-Service Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Recitals and Events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Client Manangement | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Student Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Marketing Platforms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Point of Sale (POS) Systems** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Tattoo Business Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | N/A | N/A | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Client Experience | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Appointment Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Aftercare communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated client communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Consent Form Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Artist Management | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Commission Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Portfolio Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Booth Rental** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Marketing | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Social Media Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Review Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Business Operations | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Appointment Reminder | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Book4Time** | 9.7/10 | 6 | | **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A | | **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A | #### Features | Feature | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Standalone Booking** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrated App** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **SMS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Voice** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Confirmation and Cancellation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Spa and Salon Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spa-and-salon-management) **Unique to Book4Time (2):** [Appointment Reminder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/appointment-reminder), [Proactive Notification Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/proactive-notification) **Unique to Vagaro (13):** [Appointment Reminder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/appointment-reminder), [Calendar Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/calendar-software), [Merchant Marketing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/merchant-marketing), [Online Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-appointment-scheduling), [Business Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-scheduling), [Medical Spa Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-spa), [Studio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/studio-management), [Nutritionist Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/nutritionist), [Coaching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/coaching), [Personal Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/personal-training), [Gym Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gym-management), [On-Demand Wellness Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/on-demand-wellness), [Tattoo Business Management](https://www.g2.com/categories/tattoo-business-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Book4Time | Phorest Salon Software | Vagaro | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 56.3% | 96.6% | 98.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 18.8% | 3.4% | 0.4% | | **Enterprise** | 25.0% | 0% | 0.8% | ### By Industry #### Book4Time - **Hospitality:** 56.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 12.5% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 6.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.3% - **Events Services:** 6.3% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 6.3% #### Phorest Salon Software - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 27.6% - **Consumer Services:** 27.6% - **Cosmetics:** 13.8% - **Retail:** 10.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4% - **Hospitality:** 3.4% - **Facilities Services:** 3.4% - **Consumer Goods:** 3.4% - **Computer Software:** 3.4% - **Accounting:** 3.4% #### Vagaro - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 36.6% - **Consumer Services:** 16.0% - **Cosmetics:** 15.2% - **Retail:** 5.7% - **Alternative Medicine:** 4.9% - **Medical Practice:** 3.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.1% - **Individual & Family Services:** 1.5% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 1.5% - **Other:** 10.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Book4Time - [Mindbody](https://www.g2.com/products/mindbody/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (517 reviews) - [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews) - [YouCanBookMe](https://www.g2.com/products/youcanbookme/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1934 reviews) - [Text-Em-All](https://www.g2.com/products/text-em-all/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (823 reviews) - [SimpleTexting](https://www.g2.com/products/simpletexting/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (642 reviews) - [Salesmsg](https://www.g2.com/products/salesmsg/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (384 reviews) - [Textline](https://www.g2.com/products/textline/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (378 reviews) - [Zendesk for Customer Service](https://www.g2.com/products/zendesk-for-customer-service/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (6944 reviews) - [Brevo Marketing Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/brevo-marketing-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2566 reviews) - [Talkdesk](https://www.g2.com/products/talkdesk/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2504 reviews) ### Alternatives to Phorest Salon Software - [Mindbody](https://www.g2.com/products/mindbody/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (517 reviews) - [Zenoti](https://www.g2.com/products/zenoti/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (282 reviews) - [Meevo](https://www.g2.com/products/meevo/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (43 reviews) - [SimplyBook.me](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (109 reviews) - [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 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[Calendly](https://www.g2.com/products/calendly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2640 reviews) - [Weave](https://www.g2.com/products/weave-weave/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (433 reviews) - [YouCanBookMe](https://www.g2.com/products/youcanbookme/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1934 reviews) - [Square Point of Sale](https://www.g2.com/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1207 reviews) - [HubSpot Sales Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-sales-hub/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13810 reviews) - [Doodle](https://www.g2.com/products/doodle/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2069 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Book4Time No discussions available for this product. ### Phorest Salon Software - Title: [What happens if the Internet goes down? Will I still be able to access Phorest?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/wifi-internet) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Your Internet connection is highly unlikely to go down. If it happens, you will be able to log onto the Phorest Go app from your phone or tablet using..." - Title: [Will you train my team to use Phorest?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/training-b7de6d88-6e18-479a-aedf-4fbd4dac57f7) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes. We will train your team for you. We train everybody together to start. We also train owners and managers about more advanced features (like access..." - Title: [What if I add new stylists or therapists to my team? Will you train them too?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/new-members-of-your-team) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes. We will train them too. Our promise is to get everyone on your team, at any stage of the adventure, confident, competent and at total ease with the..." - Title: [Is Phorest just a software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/the-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "No. It’s also a team dedicated to help YOU grow. We train you to use the software, give you ideas for your marketing, teach you how to use our most..." - Title: [Is my data secure with Phorest? Where is it stored?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/data-security-1748a6b3-6c69-4854-a4ef-06a3c89b36d2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Your data is stored in multiple data centres to provide high availability and redundancy in case of data centre failure. We employ the services of Amazon Web..." ### Vagaro - Title: [What is Vagaro used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-vagaro-used-for) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "I use Vagaro to help me grow my small massage practice. It really helps prevent no shows, allows me to budget better, payroll is easy and the forms wow the..." - Title: [What kind of support does Vagaro provide?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kind-of-support-does-vagaro-provide) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/book4time-vs-phorest-salon-software-vs-vagaro)