Head-to-head · Salon Appointment Scheduling Software
Altegio vs Mangomint
Altegio leads on 0 checks, Mangomint on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAltegio · 8.9/10
- Free trialonly Altegio
- Most featuresAltegio · 6 of 6
Altegio scores higher on our rubric for salon appointment scheduling software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Altegio is the better fit for salons with complex, multi-location operations. Mangomint is the better fit for growing salons with advanced operations.
- Altegio fits best
Salons with complex, multi-location operations
- Mangomint fits best
Growing salons with advanced operations
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Side by side
| Feature | Altegio 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Mangomint 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #4 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software | #5 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Salons with complex, multi-location operations | Growing salons with advanced operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | 7-day trial | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Features Altegio 6/6 · Mangomint 1/6 | ||
| Online self-booking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Automated reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cancellation controls | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Staff calendars | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Appointment payments | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| External calendar sync | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Staff accounts | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Altegio brings appointment scheduling and wider business operations together for salons and other appointment-based businesses. It is aimed at teams that need to coordinate more than staff calendars: bookings can account for rooms,… Read the review → |
Mangomint brings appointment scheduling together with online booking, payments, point of sale, client management, and business operations for salons, spas, med spas, wellness centers, barbershops, and other beauty businesses. Its… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Altegio — where it wins
- Schedules staff, rooms, equipment, and group events
- Combines booking, CRM, reminders, payments, and reporting
- Supports role permissions and multi-location management
Where it doesn't
- No permanent free plan; access is paid after a seven-day trial
- Pricing varies by country, team size, and license term
- Its broad operational scope may exceed simpler salon needs
Mangomint — where it wins
- Login-free online booking supports individual and group appointments.
- Combines payments, POS, memberships, client records, and inventory.
- Multi-location tools and web, iOS, and Android access support growth.
Where it doesn't
- Monthly costs include both a location fee and an active-user fee.
- Phone, marketing, and payroll capabilities add separate monthly charges.
- Broad operations may be more than a salon needs for scheduling alone.
- Altegio8.9/10 · 7-day trial
A broad salon operations platform for teams managing complex schedules and multiple locations.
Visit AltegioFull verdict → - Mangomint8.8/10 · Paid
A broad salon operations platform, with costs that scale by location and active users.
Visit MangomintFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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