# Vagaro, Zen Planner vs Acuity Scheduling Comparison

| | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 393 | 101 | 409 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (98.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (93.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (90.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $23.99 Per Month | Starting at $99.00 Per Month | $16.00 1 Staff/Locations | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Vagaro

Pros:
- Ease of Use (167 reviews)
- Scheduling (90 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (47 reviews)
- Limited Features (40 reviews)

### Zen Planner

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Booking Ease (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Membership Management (1 reviews)
- Payment Issues (1 reviews)

### Acuity Scheduling

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- User-Friendly (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (3 reviews)
- Scheduling Issues (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.5 (34 reviews) | 8.6 (89 reviews) | 9.3 (306 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (270 reviews) | 8.4 (88 reviews) | 9.1 (309 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (122 reviews) | 7.9 (63 reviews) | 8.8 (185 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.3 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 9.1 (181 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.5 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (88 reviews) | 9.3 (227 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (58 reviews) | 9.3 (177 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (32 reviews) | 8.2 (82 reviews) | 8.8 (300 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Zen Planner

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Studio

Price: Starting at $99.00 Per Month

Key Features:
- Member Management
- Dashboards & Pricing
- Mobile App

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/zen-planner/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Acuity Scheduling

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Emerging

Price: $16.00 1 Staff/Locations

Description: Our starter plan to simplify your schedule and launch your online bookings. Start your free trial to try out the Emerging plan. No credit card required.

Key Features:
- Client self-scheduling
- Embed scheduler into your website
- Offer unlimited services and appointments

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Personal Training

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Administration

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workout Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal Tracking** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Nutrition Tools** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Personal Training

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analytics

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Merchant Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Profit Calculator** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Martial Arts

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | 8.1/10 | 6 |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | N/A | N/A |

#### Class Management

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Class Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Belt Tracking** | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Student Database** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Online Portal** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payments** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Tools** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Spa and Salon Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | 7.4/10 | 6 |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Administration - Spa Management

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Sales** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing - Spa Management

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Membership** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Review** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Campaigns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Guest Experience - Spa Management

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Trends** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Gym Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | 7.8/10 | 21 |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | N/A | N/A |

#### Billing & Revenue - Gym Management

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Collections** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Merchandise Sales** | Not enough data | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing** | Not enough data | 7.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Gym Management

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling & Reservations** | Not enough data | 7.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | 7.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data & Reporting - Gym Management

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reports & Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Membership - Gym Management

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Contract Creation** | Not enough data | 7.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Online Member Portal** | Not enough data | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | 7.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | 7.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Coaching

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Coaching

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Nutritionist

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administrative

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Appointment Scheduler** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Portal** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Calendar

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | N/A | N/A |

#### Calendar View

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Appointment Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | 9.3/10 | 30 |

#### Notifications

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Confirmations & Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (27 reviews) | 
| **Appointment Follow-Up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (24 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (28 reviews) | 

#### Settings

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Zone Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (28 reviews) | 
| **Availability Settings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (27 reviews) | 
| **Blocked Time Settings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (27 reviews) | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (26 reviews) | 
| **Links** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (27 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi- Calendar Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (24 reviews) | 
| **Website Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (23 reviews) | 
| **Payment Acceptance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (19 reviews) | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 9.2 (20 reviews) | 
| **Communication** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | N/A | N/A |

#### Integrations

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **MS Teams Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Management

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Portal** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insurance Billing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Tools

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Healthtech Integrations** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Studio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | 6.5/10 | 5 |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Management

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Staff Management** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billing and Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Class Management

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Client Manangement

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | N/A | N/A |

#### Client Experience

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Vagaro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zen Planner** | N/A | N/A |
| **Acuity Scheduling** | 9.1/10 | 28 |

#### Features

| Feature | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Booking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (26 reviews) | 
| **Integrated App** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 
| **SMS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 
| **Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **Voice** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Confirmation and Cancellation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Studio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/studio-management)

**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), [Spa and Salon Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spa-and-salon-management), [Medical Spa Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-spa), [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)

**Unique to Zen Planner (2):** [Martial Arts Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/martial-arts), [Gym Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gym-management)

**Unique to Acuity Scheduling (6):** [Business Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-scheduling), [Appointment Reminder Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/appointment-reminder), [Online Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-appointment-scheduling), [Coaching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/coaching), [Spa and Salon Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spa-and-salon-management), [Calendar Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/calendar-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Vagaro | Zen Planner | Acuity Scheduling | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 98.8% | 93.9% | 90.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 0.4% | 5.1% | 7.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.3% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### Zen Planner

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 67.7%
- **Sports:** 5.1%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.0%
- **Computer Software:** 2.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 1.0%
- **Construction:** 1.0%
- **Design:** 1.0%
- **Entertainment:** 1.0%
- **Other:** 14.1%

#### Acuity Scheduling

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 14.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.6%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 5.8%
- **Cosmetics:** 5.6%
- **Photography:** 4.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.8%
- **Mental Health Care:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.5%
- **Education Management:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 47.7%

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## Top Discussions

### 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."

### Zen Planner

No discussions available for this product.

### Acuity Scheduling

- Title: [What does Acuity Scheduling do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-acuity-scheduling-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Acuity Scheduling is a virtual appointment calendar. At my job, there is a scheduler who sets all appointments. I check Acuity Scheduling for my..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/vagaro-vs-zen-planner-vs-acuity-scheduling)