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CitaHive vs Vagaro
Vagaro is an all-in-one salon and spa system priced per calendar. CitaHive is an AI receptionist that answers and books for you in WhatsApp, at one flat price per business.
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| CitaHive | Vagaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Basic $29.99, Pro $49, Premium $79 per month, per business | $30/mo for one calendar + $10/mo per extra calendar |
| Monthly cost for a team of 4 | $49 (Pro): the price does not change with team size | $60.00 |
| Commission on new clients | None, ever | None listed |
| Free trial | 7 days, every Premium feature, no card | 30 days |
| AI that answers and books in your WhatsApp chat | Yes, 24/7 | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Clients book without an app or website | Yes, they just message you on WhatsApp | Clients book in the app or on a booking page |
| Reminders | Yes (Pro and Premium) | Yes |
| Marketplace / directory | Free listing on CitaHive search, no commission | Yes, free Vagaro marketplace listing |
| Payments | Deposits with Stripe (your own Stripe account) | Card processing and POS |
| Spanish and English | Yes, it replies in the language each client writes in | Not listed |
| Setup | Done for you: we connect WhatsApp and Google Calendar | Self-service |
Pick CitaHive if…
most of your clients already message you on WhatsApp, you lose bookings when you can't answer (nights, weekends, while you work), you want one flat price with no commission, and you want it set up for you.
Pick Vagaro if…
You run a larger salon or spa and want an all-in-one system with POS, inventory and a calendar per employee.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some businesses keep Vagaro for in-shop payments and use CitaHive to answer WhatsApp and fill the calendar. CitaHive books into Google Calendar.
FAQ
Is CitaHive cheaper than Vagaro?
For a team of 4, Vagaro costs about $60.00 a month before commissions and card fees, from its pricing page on November 2, 2026. CitaHive Pro is $49 a month for the whole business.
Does CitaHive take a commission on new clients?
No. CitaHive charges one flat monthly price per business. There are no per-message fees and no commission on clients or bookings.
Can I keep my WhatsApp number?
Yes. We move your number to the official WhatsApp Business API, so it then works in CitaHive instead of the WhatsApp app on your phone. Or we give you a new number and you keep the app.
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Vagaro are trademarks of their owners. CitaHive is not affiliated with them. Competitor prices are from their public pricing pages on November 2, 2026, in US dollars before tax, and can change: check their sites.