Alternatives · Salon & Studio
Pabau alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Pabau alternative for most people is Vagaro (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps.
Pabau compared with 5 alternatives: Mindbody, Zenoti, Boulevard, Mangomint and Vagaro.
Pabau's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
How each one differs from Pabau
Mindbody
Studio, gym, spa and salon software with a consumer booking app
- Mindbody starts at $79 per location / month and up.
- Mindbody also lists an Android app.
- Mindbody also covers marketing automation, email campaigns, class booking and sMS marketing.
- Mindbody does not cover forms, clinical notes, insurance billing and telehealth, which Pabau does.
Suits: Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios that run class schedules
Zenoti
Booking, POS and operations software for salons, spas and gyms
- Zenoti also lists an Android app.
- Zenoti also covers reports and class booking.
- Zenoti does not cover forms, clinical notes, insurance billing and telehealth, which Pabau does.
Suits: Multi-location salon, spa and medspa groups and franchises
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 lists an Android app.
- Boulevard also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and business texting.
- Boulevard does not cover clinical notes, insurance billing and telehealth, which Pabau does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbershops with several providers or locations
Mangomint
Salon, spa and medspa software priced per location and user
- Mangomint starts at $120 per location / month, plus $10 per user.
- Mangomint also lists an Android app.
- Mangomint also covers marketing automation, payroll, business phone line, business texting and inventory.
- Mangomint does not cover clinical notes, insurance billing and telehealth, which Pabau does.
Suits: Salons and spas with several providers and a front desk
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 lists an Android app.
- Vagaro also covers email campaigns, payroll, inventory and class booking.
- Vagaro does not cover clinical notes, insurance billing and telehealth, which Pabau does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
Limits worth knowing in Pabau
- Prices are not readable on the page as served: they vary by region and user count, so pricing is marked unverified.
- Plans are sized by users: Solo is 1, Team 2-3, Medium 4-5, Group 6-15 and Enterprise 16 or more, and pricing applies per location.
- Only the Solo plan has a published price according to the page's FAQ; larger teams book a demo.
- Engage Plus is priced per location, and its messages and AI call minutes use pay-as-you-go credits.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pabau?
The alternatives to Pabau in this directory are Mindbody, Zenoti, Boulevard, Mangomint and Vagaro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pabau.
Is there a free alternative to Pabau?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Mangomint and Vagaro offer a free trial.
Which Pabau alternatives work on Android?
The Pabau listing does not include an Android app. Mindbody, Zenoti, Boulevard, Mangomint and Vagaro list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.