Both platforms handle salon scheduling. Only one includes payroll, white-label branding, color formula tracking, and commission splits — at a lower price point.
| Santurg | Vagaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment Scheduling | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Online Booking Page | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| POS & Payments | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Staff Payroll Module | ✓ Included | ✗ Add-on extra |
| Commission Tracking | ✓ Tiered + custom | Basic |
| Color Formula Vault | ✓ Per-client history | ✗ Not available |
| Client CRM & Notes | ✓ Full history + notes | Limited |
| Inventory Management | ✓ Full + POs | Basic |
| Loyalty Program | ✓ Points + punch card | ✓ Available |
| SMS Campaigns | ✓ Included | Add-on extra |
| White-Label Branding | ✓ Org-level branding | ✗ Not available |
| Digital Intake Forms | ✓ Custom + consent | Basic |
| Multi-Location Support | ✓ Included | ✓ Per-location pricing |
| English / Spanish / Portuguese | ✓ 3 languages | English only |
| Starting Price | $49/mo | $30/mo (limited) |
| Price w/ Payroll + SMS | $49/mo all-in | $90+/mo with add-ons |
Feature data based on published documentation as of 2026. Pricing reflects entry-level plans.
The Real Difference
Vagaro starts cheap, but payroll tracking, SMS marketing, and online store features cost extra on top. By the time you have the features a real salon needs, you are paying more than Santurg costs — with less functionality.
Santurg gives you org-level branding — your logo, your sidebar color, your favicon. Vagaro does not offer white-label branding at any price point. Every client booking page says "Powered by Vagaro."
Vagaro does not have a dedicated color formula tracking feature. Santurg stores every formula — brand, ratio, processing time, notes — directly on each client card, accessible from any device.
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It depends on which features you need. If you only need basic scheduling, Vagaro can be cheaper. But once you add payroll tracking, SMS marketing, and advanced reporting, Santurg is less expensive for an equivalent feature set — with extras like white-label branding that Vagaro does not offer at any price.
Most salon owners complete migration in a weekend. Santurg imports client lists from CSV. We provide guided setup documentation and email support throughout the process.
Santurg handles retail sales through the POS at checkout. For online product sales, our roadmap includes a client-facing store. Contact hello@santurg.com for current availability.
Santurg includes multi-location management at the same plan price — no per-location upcharge. Vagaro charges per location. For two or more locations, Santurg is significantly more cost-effective.
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