Head-to-head · Spa and Salon Management Software
Mindbody vs Boulevard
Mindbody leads on 1 check, Boulevard on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMindbody · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceMindbody · $79/site/mo
- Most featuresBoulevard · 3 of 6
Mindbody scores higher on our rubric for spa and salon management software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Mindbody is cheaper to start at $79/mo against $143/mo.
Mindbody is the better fit for established spas and salons with memberships and classes. Boulevard is the better fit for growing salons needing multi-location control.
- Mindbody fits best
Established spas and salons with memberships and classes
- Boulevard fits best
Growing salons needing multi-location control
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Side by side
| Feature | Mindbody 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Boulevard 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Spa and Salon Management Software | #4 in Spa and Salon Management Software |
| Best for | Established spas and salons with memberships and classes | Growing salons needing multi-location control |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $79/site/mo (best) | $143/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS |
| Support | Live chat, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | PCI DSS | SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Mindbody 0/6 · Boulevard 3/6 | ||
| Online booking | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| POS and payments | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Staff scheduling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Client records | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Inventory tools | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Memberships and packages | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
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| Our verdict | For spas and salons coordinating services, classes, memberships and staff, Mindbody brings core business tasks into one platform. It combines appointment and class scheduling, booking widgets, online and in-person payments, client… Read the review → |
Boulevard is a cloud-based management platform for appointment-based beauty and wellness businesses, including salons, spas, medspas, barbershops, and nail salons. It brings online booking, self-booking, Precision Scheduling, staff… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Mindbody — where it wins
- Combines appointment and class scheduling with waitlists and capacity management
- Supports memberships, staff tools, payments and reporting in one platform
- Booking widgets, the Mindbody app listing and automated reminders extend booking options
Where it doesn't
- Starter begins at $79 per location per month
- Accelerate and Ultimate pricing is not displayed
- Calendar sync is listed as none
Boulevard — where it wins
- Combines booking, scheduling, POS, memberships, inventory, and analytics
- Premier and higher plans support multi-location operations
- APIs and integrations connect calendars, accounting, commerce, and marketing tools
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Essentials starts at $143 per month
- Essentials supports up to five providers
- Support is provided by email, chat, and docs rather than 24/7 service
- Mindbody9.0/10 · Paid
A broad salon and spa operations suite, with a $79-per-location monthly entry plan.
Visit MindbodyFull verdict → - Boulevard8.8/10 · Paid
A full salon and spa suite for scheduling, payments, memberships, inventory, and multi-location operations.
Visit BoulevardFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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