Head-to-head · Scheduling
Calendly vs Mindbody
Calendly leads on 2 checks, Mindbody on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCalendly · 9.3/10
- Lowest starting priceCalendly · $10/seat/mo
- Free planonly Calendly
- Free trialonly Calendly
Calendly scores higher on our rubric for scheduling: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Calendly offers free plan; Mindbody doesn't. Calendly is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $79/user/mo.
Calendly is the better fit for teams needing established meeting scheduling. Mindbody is the better fit for established fitness and wellness locations.
- Calendly fits best
Teams needing established meeting scheduling
- Mindbody fits best
Established fitness and wellness locations
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Side by side
| Feature | Calendly 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Mindbody 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Scheduling | #8 in Scheduling |
| Best for | Teams needing established meeting scheduling | Established fitness and wellness locations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $10/seat/mo (best) | $79/site/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | PCI DSS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Calendly 1/5 · Mindbody 1/5 | ||
| Client booking page | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Calendar sync | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Group scheduling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Booking payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Scheduling types | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Calendly gives solo professionals and teams a way to publish booking pages, set availability, and let invitees schedule without back-and-forth email. It covers one-on-one, group, collective, and multi-host meetings, with calendar conflict… Read the review → |
Mindbody brings appointment and class scheduling together with payments, client and staff management, reporting and marketing tools. It is aimed at fitness, beauty and wellness businesses, from studios and salons to gyms and multi-location… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Calendly — where it wins
- Supports one-on-one, group, collective, and round-robin meetings
- Connects calendars and syncs bookings to check for conflicts
- Adds reminders, payment collection, routing, and AI features
Where it doesn't
- Free is limited to one event type and one calendar connection
- Round-robin and team scheduling require the Teams plan
- Enterprise controls and support are reserved for the Enterprise plan
Mindbody — where it wins
- Schedules appointments and classes with waitlists and capacity management
- Combines online and in-person payments with memberships and client profiles
- Supports staff scheduling, booking widgets and mobile business management
Where it doesn't
- Starter begins at $79 per location per month
- Accelerate and Ultimate prices are not displayed publicly
- Calendar sync is listed as none
- Calendly9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A flexible scheduler with a free entry point and team-focused paid plans.
Visit CalendlyFull verdict → - Mindbody8.6/10 · Paid
Mindbody combines bookings, payments, memberships and staff tools for established wellness businesses.
Visit MindbodyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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