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Moovit vs Vagaro

Moovit logo

Moovit

Scheduling

Your public transit companion for seamless urban travel

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vagaro logo

Vagaro

Scheduling

All-in-one salon, spa & fitness software

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Moovit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Moovit no pricing information published on website; vendor does not list rates publicly; Vagaro the $23.99 per month entry price covers one location and one bookable calendar, so every extra staff calendar adds cost
  • They diverge on capability: Moovit covers Real-time arrivals, Vagaro covers Online appointment booking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Moovit and Vagaro actually diverge.

Attributes where Moovit and Vagaro differ
AttributeMoovitVagaro
Starting priceFree$25/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20122009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Scheduling).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Moovit

  • Real-time arrivals
  • Live GPS tracking
  • Multimodal routing
  • Crowdsourced updates
  • Accessibility features
  • Uber
  • Transit agencies
  • Bike sharing services

Only in Vagaro

  • Online appointment booking
  • Client management
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory tracking
  • Marketing automation
  • Payroll management
  • Mobile app
  • Reporting & analytics

Both cover

  • SSL encryption

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Moovit

  • Daily commutingnot Vagaro
  • Public transit navigationnot Vagaro
  • Trip planningnot Vagaro

Vagaro

  • Appointment booking and calendar management for salons, spas and fitness studiosnot Moovit
  • Selling services and retail products with integrated card paymentsnot Moovit
  • Marketing to clients by email and text and offering a branded booking appnot Moovit

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Moovit

  • No pricing information published on website; vendor does not list rates publicly
  • Contact sales required to obtain pricing for any tier

Vagaro

  • The $23.99 per month entry price covers one location and one bookable calendar, so every extra staff calendar adds cost
  • The free trial excludes email marketing, text marketing and the branded app
  • Text and email marketing pricing is not published on the pricing page and requires contacting sales
  • Card processing is sold separately through Vagaro Merchant Services, with the free card reader tied to signing up for it

Pricing, plan by plan

Moovit

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Real-time transit info
    • Live arrival times
    • Route planning

Vagaro

$25/month
  • Single User$25/month
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Calendar management
  • 2-3 Users$45/month
    • Everything in Single User
    • Multiple staff calendars
    • Staff permissions
  • 4-6 Users$75/month
    • Everything in 2-3 Users
    • Inventory management
    • Payroll reports
  • 7+ Users$85/month
    • Everything in 4-6 Users
    • Enterprise features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Moovit if

  • You need real-time arrivals.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want live gps tracking.
Moovit review

Choose Vagaro if

  • You need online appointment booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client management.
Vagaro review

Questions people ask

Is Moovit or Vagaro better?
Neither clearly leads. Moovit starts at Free and Vagaro at $25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Moovit or Vagaro?
Moovit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Moovit and $25/month for Vagaro.
Does Moovit or Vagaro run on more platforms?
Moovit runs on Ios, Android, Web. Vagaro runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Moovit for free?
Yes. Moovit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Vagaro starts at $25/month.
What is Moovit best used for?
Moovit is most often used for daily commuting, public transit navigation, trip planning. Of those, daily commuting and public transit navigation are not what Vagaro is typically brought in for.
What can Moovit do that Vagaro cannot?
Moovit covers Real-time arrivals, Live GPS tracking, Multimodal routing, Crowdsourced updates. Vagaro covers Online appointment booking, Client management, Point of sale, Inventory tracking. Both handle SSL encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Moovit: How much does Moovit cost?

Moovit does not publish pricing on its website. The platform offers mobility app, MaaS solutions, and advertising platform products; pricing is available only through contacting the sales or support team.

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Vagaro: What is the base monthly cost for the Vagaro platform?

The base plan starts at 23.99 dollars per month with an additional 10 dollars per calendar up to 7 calendars. For 7 or more calendars, the cost is 83.99 dollars per month.

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Vagaro: What payment processing rates apply?

Payment processing rates are as low as 2.2 percent, with a promotional offer showing the base plan at 23.99 dollars per month.

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Vagaro: Does the platform require a long-term contract?

No, there are no long-term contracts required. Users can choose to add premium features as needed without commitment.

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Vagaro: Is there a free trial available?

Yes, Vagaro offers a free trial with no payment required upfront.

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Vagaro: What is included in the base plan?

The base plan includes data migration from other platforms, customizable scheduling with waitlist and resource management, free marketplace listing with unlimited deals and bookings, automated appointment notifications, online booking across multiple platforms, business and employee widgets, advanced reporting, loyalty program management, 1,000 free email messages per month, invoicing, memberships, packages, gift certificates, and around-the-clock support with complimentary training.

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