Head-to-head · Scheduling
Doodle vs Mindbody
Doodle 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 scoreDoodle · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting priceDoodle · $11/seat/mo
- Free planonly Doodle
Doodle scores higher on our rubric for scheduling: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Doodle offers free plan; Mindbody doesn't. Doodle is cheaper to start at $11/user/mo against $79/user/mo.
Doodle is the better fit for simple polls and booking pages. Mindbody is the better fit for established fitness and wellness locations.
- Doodle fits best
Simple polls and booking pages
- Mindbody fits best
Established fitness and wellness locations
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Side by side
| Feature | Doodle 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Mindbody 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #6 in Scheduling | #8 in Scheduling |
| Best for | Simple polls and booking pages | Established fitness and wellness locations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $11/seat/mo (best) | $79/site/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR | PCI DSS |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Doodle 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 | Doodle is an online scheduling platform for individuals, teams, and organizations that need to coordinate meetings or let people choose appointments. Group polls find mutually suitable times, while booking pages publish availability for… 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
Doodle — where it wins
- Free plan covers a group poll, booking page, 1:1, and sign-up sheets
- Two-way calendar connections plus Zoom, Meet, Teams, and Webex
- Booking payments, reminders, roles, permissions, and branding support
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits you to one group poll, booking page, and 1:1
- Monthly Pro and Team billing costs more than annual per-seat pricing
- AI time intelligence and SSO are reserved for Enterprise
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
- Doodle8.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible scheduling hub for polls, booking pages, calendars, and team workflows.
Visit DoodleFull verdict → - Mindbody8.6/10 · Paid
Mindbody combines bookings, payments, memberships and staff tools for established wellness businesses.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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