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SME AI Office vs Vagaro
Vagaro is salon, spa and fitness booking software for the US, Canada, Australia and the UK; SME AI Office is a free Singapore booking website with packs, PayNow and accounting.
Prices checked 30 September 2026
The short answer
Choose Vagaro if your business is in the United States, Canada, Australia or the United Kingdom and you want salon, spa or fitness booking with its own card processing. Its terms say it is authorised only in those four countries.
Choose SME AI Office if you are in Singapore. Vagaro's US price is US$30 a month for one calendar (US$360 a year). SME AI Office is free, with a free PayNow QR and a small 0.5% fee only on card and automatic PayNow payments.
Side by side
| SME AI Office | Vagaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. A small 0.5% platform fee, only on card and automatic PayNow paymentsYour own PayNow QR and cash: no fee | US$30 a month, single location (US pricing)US$23.99 a month for the first 6 months; US$10 per extra calendar |
| Free plan | Yes, for good. Unlimited bookings and packs, no card needed | No free plan. 30-day free trial |
| Available in Singapore | Yes. Built for Singapore: S$, PayNow and GST | No. Authorised only in the US, Canada, Australia and the UK |
| How clients pay | Free PayNow QR with amount and reference filled in. Cards through your own Stripe account0.5% on Stripe payments on Free, 0% on Pro 365, plus Stripe's fee | Vagaro's own payment processing, with a card reader |
| Session packs | Yes, on Free. Sell 10 sessions once; each booking uses one | Memberships, packages and gift certificates |
| Reminders | Confirmation emails go by themselves. Reminders are one tap to WhatsApp, which you send | Unlimited notifications and appointment reminders |
| Team | Built for one coach. A team of coaches: WhatsApp us | Extra calendars US$10 each, up to seven, then unlimited |
| Accounting and GST | Pack money held as paid in advance, then income per session. GST F5 on Pro 365 | No Singapore GST return |
Only on SME AI Office
- Free planYes, for good. Unlimited bookings and packs, no card needed
- Available in SingaporeYes. Built for Singapore: S$, PayNow and GST
- Accounting and GSTPack money held as paid in advance, then income per session. GST F5 on Pro 365
Which one fits
SME AI Office fits when
- Your business is in Singapore.
- You want clients to pay by PayNow with no fee.
- You want a free booking website with session packs and weekly slots.
Vagaro fits when
- Your business is in the US, Canada, Australia or the UK.
- You run a salon, spa or gym team with several calendars.
- You want booking and card processing from one company.
Free. A small 0.5% platform fee, only on card and automatic PayNow payments.
Questions
Is SME AI Office cheaper than Vagaro in Singapore?
Vagaro is not offered in Singapore: its terms say its products are authorised only in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. Its US price is US$30 a month. SME AI Office is free in Singapore, with a small 0.5% fee only on card and automatic PayNow payments.
Can I use Vagaro in Singapore?
Vagaro's customer agreement says use of its products and services is currently authorised only in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. A Singapore coach looking for bookings, packs and PayNow can use SME AI Office Personal Coach, which is free.
What is a Singapore alternative to Vagaro?
SME AI Office Personal Coach is built in Singapore for trainers, coaches, tutors and therapists. Clients pick a free time, pay by a PayNow QR with the amount filled in, and buy session packs. It is free, with no monthly fee and no cap on bookings.
Does SME AI Office sell packages and memberships like Vagaro?
SME AI Office sells session packs, such as 10 sessions to use within 90 days, on the Free plan. Each booking uses one session and the money moves into income as each session happens. Unlimited passes are in the Fitness Studio business.
Can I move from Vagaro to SME AI Office?
Yes. If you now run your business in Singapore, send us your Vagaro booking link and any client list you have, and we set up your services, hours, packs and clients free. WhatsApp us on +65 9613 7676 and we help you move it over.
Vagaro facts are from vagaro.com/pro/pricing, Vagaro customer participation agreement, checked on 30 September 2026. Prices are as shown there. Vagaro is a trademark of Vagaro, Inc.. SME AI Office is not connected with Vagaro.