Vagaro is genuinely cheap, and for a solo teacher watching every euro that matters. But it was built for salons and individual service providers, so the whole experience is oriented around appointments rather than group classes, and the per-calendar pricing adds up as you add teachers.
yoganear.me is built around how yoga studios actually run: recurring class schedules, drop-ins, passes, memberships, workshops, multi-week courses and teachers paid in whatever way you've agreed. Nothing is priced per calendar. Start free and pay 5% per booking, or take a flat monthly plan and pay no commission — the Studio plan carries unlimited teachers at one price.
If rock-bottom cost for one calendar is all you need, Vagaro is hard to beat. If you want something shaped for yoga that grows with your studio, here's the comparison.
Vagaro vs yoganear.me at a glance
Feature | yoganear.me | Vagaro |
|---|---|---|
Pricing model | Free plan that charges per booking, or a flat monthly plan with no commission | Per-calendar subscription |
Monthly subscription | None on the free plan; the paid plans are a flat monthly price | From ~$24/month, +$10 per extra calendar (caps around $84) |
Per-booking fee | 5% per booking on the free plan, 0% on every paid plan | Subscription + payment processing |
Built for yoga | Yes. Designed for yoga studios from day one | No; built for salons & spas (appointment-first) |
Student mobile app | Yes. Free app on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) | Yes, the Vagaro app (iOS + Android) |
Teacher pay tracking | 4 models built in (flat fee, %, fixed + bonus, salary) | Basic |
Multi-currency | 30+ currencies | Limited |
Multi-language | 8 languages, auto-detected for each student | Limited |
Marketplace commission | None. Your bookings stay yours | Marketplace listing, but $0 booking commission |
Contract / lock-in | No contract, cancel anytime | No long-term contract |
Setup fees | None | None |
Pricing reflects publicly available information as of June 2026 and may change. Always verify directly with each provider.
Why yoga studios switch from Vagaro
Group classes, recurring schedules, passes and memberships are first-class, not bolted onto an appointment tool.
No per-calendar fee: add as many teachers as you like, with no per-seat pricing to track.
Teacher payments across four models are built in, including substitute handling.
Workshops and multi-week courses are supported out of the box.
8 languages and 30+ currencies for students and teachers anywhere.
Pricing that matches how yoga studios actually work
You pay one thing, not two. The free plan has no subscription and takes 5% per booking; the paid plans have a flat monthly price and take nothing per booking. Whichever fits your month, you're never paying a subscription and a commission at the same time. Card processing fees from PayPal or Stripe apply on top, as they do with any platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is yoganear.me a good Vagaro alternative for a yoga studio?
Yes, especially if you teach group classes. Vagaro is appointment-first and built for salons; yoganear.me is built around class schedules, passes, memberships and teacher pay, with nothing priced per calendar — free at 5% per booking, or a flat monthly plan with no commission.
Is yoganear.me more expensive than Vagaro?
In a very small setup with one calendar, Vagaro can be cheaper in absolute terms. But Vagaro's price climbs with every calendar you add, while our Studio plan carries unlimited teachers for one flat monthly price and takes no commission at all. On the free plan you pay 5% per booking and still get unlimited team members. For most growing studios the gap narrows or reverses.
Can I switch from Vagaro without losing my students?
Yes. Export your client list and schedule, set up yoganear.me, and share your new booking link. Most studios complete the move in under a week.
Does yoganear.me handle group classes better than Vagaro?
It's designed for them. Recurring weekly schedules, capacity, waitlists, class passes and memberships are core features rather than adaptations of an appointment calendar, which is where Vagaro's salon origins show.
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Set up your studio for free and start taking bookings. No credit card required, no contract, and no monthly fee unless you choose one.
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