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Head-to-head · Salon and Spa Scheduling Software

Mangomint vs Ovatu

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Mangomint #5 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Mangomint
Ovatu #7 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Ovatu

Mangomint leads on 0 checks, Ovatu on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMangomint · 8.9/10
  • Free trialonly Ovatu
  • Most featuresOvatu · 1 of 6

Mangomint scores higher on our rubric for salon and spa scheduling software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Mangomint is the better fit for growing salons needing operational depth. Ovatu is the better fit for salons wanting deep scheduling and inventory tools.

  • Mangomint fits best

    Growing salons needing operational depth

  • Ovatu fits best

    Salons wanting deep scheduling and inventory tools

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Side by side

Feature Mangomint 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Ovatu 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #5 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software #7 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software
Best for Growing salons needing operational depth Salons wanting deep scheduling and inventory tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $25/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA GDPR
Integrations 7 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Mangomint 0/6 · Ovatu 1/6
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Staff availability Not checked yet Not checked yet
Appointment reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Resource booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Waitlist management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Digital intake forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines scheduling, POS, payments, memberships, and inventory
  • Supports group booking, reminders, deposits, and online checkout
  • Includes staff, resource, reporting, and multi-location management
  • Combines booking, rosters, waitlists, and resource scheduling
  • Includes POS, payments, deposits, invoices, and terminals
  • Tracks inventory with stocktakes and purchase orders
Cons
  • Monthly pricing combines a $120 location fee with active-user fees
  • No ongoing free plan is included
  • Phone, marketing, and payroll capabilities cost extra
  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing is charged per employee per month
  • Campaigns and inventory control require the Loaded plan
Our verdict

Mangomint is a cloud-based business management platform for salons, spas, med spas, wellness centers, barbershops, and other beauty businesses. It brings appointment scheduling, embedded login-free booking pages, payments, point of sale,…

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Ovatu is cloud-based business management software for salons and other appointment-based businesses. It brings online booking, appointment scheduling, staff rosters, client profiles, reminders, payments, point of sale, forms, marketing,…

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  1. MangomintSalon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.9Paid
  2. OvatuSalon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.730-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mangomint — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, POS, payments, memberships, and inventory
    • Supports group booking, reminders, deposits, and online checkout
    • Includes staff, resource, reporting, and multi-location management

    Where it doesn't

    • Monthly pricing combines a $120 location fee with active-user fees
    • No ongoing free plan is included
    • Phone, marketing, and payroll capabilities cost extra

  • Ovatu — where it wins

    • Combines booking, rosters, waitlists, and resource scheduling
    • Includes POS, payments, deposits, invoices, and terminals
    • Tracks inventory with stocktakes and purchase orders

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Pricing is charged per employee per month
    • Campaigns and inventory control require the Loaded plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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