Alternatives · Salon & Studio
Mangomint alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Mangomint alternative for most people is Fresha (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps.
Mangomint compared with 6 alternatives: Boulevard, GlossGenius, Vagaro, Fresha, Booksy and 1 more.
Mangomint is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $120 per location / month, plus $10 per user. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MangomintThis tool | Free trial · from $120/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Boulevard | From $143/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| GlossGenius | Free trial · from $24/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vagaro | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fresha | Free trial · from $19.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Booksy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shore | Free trial · from $49.90/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
Mangomint starts at $120 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Fresha.
Boulevard scores higher without starting lower. GlossGenius, Vagaro, Booksy and Shore start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Mangomint
Boulevard
Booking, checkout and marketing for salons, spas and medspas
- Boulevard starts at $143 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($159 billed monthly).
- Boulevard also covers email campaigns.
- Boulevard does not cover payroll, business phone line and inventory, which Mangomint does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbershops with several providers or locations
GlossGenius
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and medspas
- GlossGenius starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($28 billed monthly).
- GlossGenius also covers email campaigns, clinical notes, sMS marketing and review collection.
- GlossGenius does not cover marketing automation, business phone line, business texting and inventory, which Mangomint does.
Suits: Solo stylists and small salons that want booking and payments in one app
Vagaro
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and studios
- Vagaro starts at $30 per month for 1 calendar, after $23.99 a month for the first 6 months.
- Vagaro also covers email campaigns and class booking.
- Vagaro does not cover marketing automation, business phone line and business texting, which Mangomint does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
Fresha
Salon and spa booking with a consumer marketplace for new clients
- Fresha starts at $19.95 per month for one bookable team member (Independent).
- Fresha also covers email campaigns, shift scheduling and review collection.
- Fresha does not cover marketing automation, forms, payroll, business phone line and business texting, which Mangomint does.
Suits: Salons, barbers and spas that want low subscription costs
Booksy
Booking app and marketplace for barbers, salons and beauty pros
- Booksy starts at $29.99 per month, plus $20 per extra team member.
- Booksy also covers email campaigns and sMS marketing.
- Booksy does not cover marketing automation, payroll, business phone line, business texting and inventory, which Mangomint does.
Suits: Barbers and independent beauty pros who run their book from a phone
Shore
German-made booking and marketing software for salons and studios
- Shore starts at $49.90 per month, billed annually ($59.90 billed monthly).
- Shore lists no Android app, which Mangomint has.
- Shore also covers email campaigns, whatsApp messaging and review collection.
- Shore does not cover forms, payroll, business phone line, business texting and inventory, which Mangomint does.
Suits: Hair and beauty salons that want online booking without a marketplace
Limits worth knowing in Mangomint
- Every person with a profile counts as a $10 user, including front desk staff and booth renters.
- Marketing campaigns need credits: $30 a month for 3,500, rising to $300 for 60,000. Payroll is $50 a month plus $8 per worker.
- Card fees are 2.45% + 15¢ in person and 2.90% + 30¢ for virtual payments; large businesses may qualify for custom rates.
- An outside card processor can be used, but Express Booking, self checkout, cards on file and deposits need Mangomint's own processing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Mangomint?
The alternatives to Mangomint in this directory are Boulevard, GlossGenius, Vagaro, Fresha, Booksy and Shore. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mangomint.
Is there a free alternative to Mangomint?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. GlossGenius, Vagaro, Fresha, Booksy and Shore offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 24, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.





