Shortcuts vs Mangomint

Shortcuts8.8Visit Mangomint8.7Visit

Higher score Shortcuts #4 in Salon Staff Scheduling Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Shortcuts

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Mangomint #5 in Salon Staff Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Mangomint

• Shortcuts fits best

  Large salons with complex resources and locations

• Mangomint fits best

  Growing salons with multiple locations

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Side by side

Feature	Shortcuts 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Mangomint 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Salon Staff Scheduling Software	#5 in Salon Staff Scheduling Software
Best for	Large salons with complex resources and locations	Growing salons with multiple locations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone
Compliance	GDPR	HIPAA
Integrations	6 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features Shortcuts 0/5 · Mangomint 0/5
Availability management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Time-off management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Shift swaps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Open shift coverage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Appointment sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Staff limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Staff mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Schedules staff, rooms and equipment in one appointment book Combines booking, POS, inventory, reporting and client records Supports multi-location data, reporting and branded client apps	Combines scheduling, group booking, payments, POS, and client management Embedded, login-free booking pages support online appointment intake Web, iOS, Android, and multi-location management support flexible operations
Cons	Pricing requires a sales conversation and varies by plan and add-ons No free plan is offered Platform coverage lacks an API	No ongoing free plan Monthly cost combines a location fee with active-user fees Phone, marketing, and payroll capabilities cost extra
Our verdict	Shortcuts is salon management software for hair salons, barbers, beauty businesses, spas and multi-location operators. Its Fusion product brings together appointment scheduling, online booking, staff and resource management, point of sale,… Read the review →	Mangomint is a cloud-based business management platform for salons, spas, med spas, wellness centers, barbershops, and other beauty businesses. Its scope extends beyond appointment scheduling, covering embedded online booking pages, group… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Shortcuts — where it wins

  • Schedules staff, rooms and equipment in one appointment book
  • Combines booking, POS, inventory, reporting and client records
  • Supports multi-location data, reporting and branded client apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation and varies by plan and add-ons
  • No free plan is offered
  • Platform coverage lacks an API

• Mangomint — where it wins

  • Combines scheduling, group booking, payments, POS, and client management
  • Embedded, login-free booking pages support online appointment intake
  • Web, iOS, Android, and multi-location management support flexible operations

  Where it doesn't

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

• Shortcuts8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad salon management suite for complex teams, resources and multi-location operations.

  Visit ShortcutsFull verdict →
• Mangomint8.7/10 · Paid

  A broad salon operations platform with transparent location and active-user pricing.

  Visit MangomintFull verdict →