Head-to-head · Salon and Spa Scheduling Software
SimplyBook.me vs Mangomint
SimplyBook.me leads on 1 check, Mangomint on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSimplyBook.me · 9.2/10
- Free planonly SimplyBook.me
- Free trialonly SimplyBook.me
SimplyBook.me scores higher on our rubric for salon and spa scheduling software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
SimplyBook.me offers free plan; Mangomint doesn't.
SimplyBook.me is the better fit for budget-conscious businesses needing flexible booking. Mangomint is the better fit for growing salons needing operational depth.
- SimplyBook.me fits best
Budget-conscious businesses needing flexible booking
- Mangomint fits best
Growing salons needing operational depth
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Side by side
| Feature | SimplyBook.me 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Mangomint 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software | #5 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious businesses needing flexible booking | Growing salons needing operational depth |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $11.90/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | HIPAA |
| Integrations | 5,000+ integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features SimplyBook.me 0/6 · Mangomint 0/6 | ||
| Online booking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| 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 |
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| Our verdict | SimplyBook.me is an online appointment scheduling platform for service businesses, including salons, clinics, gyms, educators, and consultancies. For salons and spas, it combines branded booking pages, embeddable widgets, shared calendars,… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SimplyBook.me — where it wins
- Free plan supports a booking website, widget, one feature, and one provider
- Two-way Google and Outlook calendar synchronization
- Payments, reminders, mobile apps, API access, and broad integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to one provider and one custom feature
- Less salon-specific than leading category-focused options
- Round-robin booking is not included
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
- SimplyBook.me9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A flexible, broad booking platform for budget-conscious salons and service businesses.
Visit SimplyBook.meFull verdict → - Mangomint8.9/10 · Paid
Deep salon operations for growing businesses, with layered monthly pricing.
Visit MangomintFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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