🇪🇺 European Alternative

The Booking System That Promotes You, Not Your Competitors

Vagaro lists your business on their app next to every other studio in town. Baluu embeds directly on your website, keeping your clients focused 100% on your brand.

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✓ White-label booking  •  ✓ Transparent pricing  •  ✓ GDPR-native

Stop paying software fees to advertise your competition

Vagaro pushes your customers to download their app. Once they are in the Vagaro ecosystem, they can easily search for and book with your competitors. Baluu is white-label. We operate invisibly on your website so clients see your logo, your colors, and your schedule — never anyone else's.

Vagaro (Marketplace Fees)

  • Pushes customers into the Vagaro app marketplace.
  • Nickel-and-dimes with add-ons for basic tools.
  • US CLOUD Act exposure for client data.

Baluu (White-Label & Clear Pricing)

  • White-label booking embedded on your website.
  • Simple all-in-one pricing with core tools included.
  • GDPR-native hosting for client data privacy.

All-in-one vs. add-ons

Vagaro charges extra for basics. Baluu includes them.

FeatureVagaroBaluu
Customer JourneyPromotes Vagaro appEmbeds on your site
Competition⚠️ Lists competitors nearby✅ Your brand only
Pricing ModelBase fee + add-ons✅ Simple all-in-one
Website Builder💰 Extra cost✅ Included free
Digital Forms💰 Extra cost✅ Included free
Data Hosting🇺🇸 USA (CLOUD Act exposure)🇪🇺 Europe (GDPR native)

Why Choosing European Matters

When you use Vagaro, you are sending your data and your money to a Silicon Valley giant subject to the US CLOUD Act. This allows US authorities to access data stored on American servers, even if it belongs to a European citizen.

Baluu is different. We are a proudly independent European business with real people working across the UK, Portugal, Spain, and Lithuania.

We do not just follow GDPR because we have to; we follow it because we live here. We understand your market, your values, and your timezone because we share them.

Area
The American Way (Them)
The European Way (Baluu)
Data Sovereignty
🇺🇸 US CLOUD Act: Gov can access data.
🇪🇺 GDPR Native: 100% Private & Local.
Your Support Team
😴 Pacific Time: Waiting for California to wake up.
⏰ GMT/CET: Real humans in London and Lisbon.
Invoicing
🧾 Generic: "Sales Tax" (Confusing for accountants).
💶 Compliant: VAT and Reverse Charge ready.
The Money Trail
🏦 Silicon Valley: Profits go to US investors.
🌍 Local Ecosystem: Supports European tech.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baluu a good alternative to Vagaro?▼
Yes. While Vagaro focuses on salons and spas, Baluu is designed for a broader range of activity providers — from fitness studios and workshops to classes and events — with simpler pricing and more flexibility.
How does Baluu's pricing compare to Vagaro?▼
Baluu starts with a free-forever plan. Vagaro charges per-user monthly fees that add up quickly for teams. Baluu's paid plans include unlimited team members and more features at a lower total cost.
Can Baluu handle client management like Vagaro?▼
Yes. Baluu includes a built-in CRM with customer profiles, booking history, automated emails, and notes — giving you all the client management features you need without extra fees.
Does Baluu offer online booking and payments?▼
Absolutely. Baluu provides a complete online booking system with integrated Stripe payments, automated confirmations, reminders, and a branded booking page your customers will love.

Own your brand and your bookings

White-label booking, transparent pricing, and GDPR-native hosting.

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