Switch to Bella Booking

Switching from Vagaro?

We make it easy. Free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding included with every plan.

Why salons switch from Vagaro

  • Simple, transparent pricing (no confusing add-ons)
  • Sydney-based company with global support
  • Easy personal onboarding
  • Easier to learn and use
  • Family/dependent booking (not available on Vagaro)
  • AI Assistant for business insights (Beta)

How to switch from Vagaro

Step-by-step guide to export your data and move to Bella Booking. We offer free data migration and 1-on-1 onboarding with every plan.

Estimated time: 1–2 hours
  1. 1

    Export your customer list

    Go to Reports > Customers > Customers > (optionally apply filters) > click the Action menu > choose "Export as Excel". Only the business owner can perform this export.

  2. 2

    Export financial and appointment reports

    Go to Reports > select the relevant report (e.g., Transaction List, Sales Summary, Appointments Summary) > set date range > export as Excel or PDF.

  3. 3

    Send your exports to Bella Booking

    Email your exported files to our onboarding team. We will import your clients, validate the data, and help set up your services and team schedules.

  4. 4

    Update your booking links

    Replace your Vagaro booking page links on your website, social media, and Google Business Profile with your new Bella Booking link.

A note on appointment history

We generally recommend not importing old appointment history. Importing past appointments can trigger unintended automated messages (reminders, follow-ups) and cause data inconsistencies. Your clients and services are the essential data for a clean start. If you do want some history carried over, we recommend a tight recent range (e.g. the last 3 months) — our migration team will ensure no notifications are sent accidentally.

Good to know

Only the business owner can export the customer list — staff members do not have export permissions. Excel format is recommended over PDF when you need to import data elsewhere.

Official export documentation: Vagaro help centre

Can't export your data?

No problem — we can work with anything. Screenshots of your service list, a link to your public booking page, a photo of your price board, or even a typed-up list. Send us whatever you have and we will build your account from it.

Need help with the migration?

Our team will handle the data import, set up your services, and walk you through everything — included free with every plan. We accept data in any format — CSV, Excel, screenshots, photos, links, or anything else you can send.

Common questions about switching

Will I lose my client data?

No. Export your client list from Vagaro (we provide step-by-step instructions), then our team will import it into Bella Booking for you. Free data migration is included with every plan.

How long does the switch take?

Most salons are up and running within 1-2 hours. We handle the data import and walk you through setup in a 1-on-1 onboarding session.

Do I need to cancel my Vagaro subscription first?

We recommend running both systems in parallel for a few days to ensure a smooth transition. Cancel your Vagaro subscription once you're confident everything is working.

Is there a contract or lock-in?

No. Bella Booking is month-to-month with no lock-in contracts. You can cancel anytime.

Ready to make the switch?

Start your 14-day free trial — no credit card required. We'll help you migrate from Vagaro for free.