Mangomint vs Timely

Mangomint8.8Visit Timely8.6Visit

Higher score Mangomint #5 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Mangomint

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Timely #7 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Timely

• Mangomint fits best

  Growing salons with advanced operations

• Timely fits best

  Salons wanting mature scheduling tools

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Side by side

Feature	Mangomint 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Timely 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#5 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software	#7 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for	Growing salons with advanced operations	Salons wanting mature scheduling tools
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$26/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone	Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance	HIPAA	2FA
Integrations	7 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Mangomint 1/6 · Timely 1/6
Online self-booking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated reminders	✓	✓
Cancellation controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Staff calendars	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Appointment payments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
External calendar sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Staff accounts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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.	Two-way Google Calendar sync with online booking and appointment reminders Collects deposits and cancellation fees alongside online and in-person payments Adds staff controls, inventory, reporting, and digital consultation forms
Cons	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.	No free plan; Build starts at $26 per staff member monthly Advanced tools such as waitlists and digital forms require higher plans Elevate and Innovate plan prices are not specified here
Our verdict	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 →	Timely brings appointment booking, payment collection, and salon management into a cloud-based product for hair, beauty, wellness, and other appointment-based businesses. Its tools span online booking pages, an appointment calendar, client… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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.

• Timely — where it wins

  • Two-way Google Calendar sync with online booking and appointment reminders
  • Collects deposits and cancellation fees alongside online and in-person payments
  • Adds staff controls, inventory, reporting, and digital consultation forms

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Build starts at $26 per staff member monthly
  • Advanced tools such as waitlists and digital forms require higher plans
  • Elevate and Innovate plan prices are not specified here

• Mangomint8.8/10 · Paid

  A broad salon operations platform, with costs that scale by location and active users.

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• Timely8.6/10 · 14-day trial

  A mature scheduling toolkit for salons, with payments, staff controls, and client records.

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