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# Compare Vagaro vs Cliniko

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> Detailed comparison between Vagaro and Cliniko. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Vagaro | Cliniko |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 3479 | 23 |
| **Starting Price** | US$23.99 | US$45.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Vagaro

Salons, spas, med spas, barbershops, fitness studios, yoga, Pilates, martial arts, massage, chiropractors, mental health, and pet grooming — solo pros to multi-location enterprises.

### Cliniko

Allied Health Practitioners. Osteopaths, Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Veterinary Medicine, Psychiatrists, Podiatrists, Massage Therapists, and more\!

## Key features

### Vagaro

- API
- Appointment Scheduling
- Availability Indicator
- Billing & Invoicing
- Charting
- Client Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Discount Management
- Invoice Management
- Medical Billing
- Patient Records Management
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Practice Management
- Real-Time Reporting
- Recurring Appointments
- Referral Tracking
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Website Integration

### Cliniko

- API
- Appointment Scheduling
- Availability Indicator
- Billing & Invoicing
- Charting
- Client Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Discount Management
- Invoice Management
- Medical Billing
- Patient Records Management
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Practice Management
- Real-Time Reporting
- Recurring Appointments
- Referral Tracking
- Reminders
- Scheduling
- Website Integration

## Links

- [View Vagaro Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/153752/vagaro)
- [View Cliniko Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/180878/cliniko)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/153752/180878/vagaro/vs/cliniko)

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