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Booker by Mindbody vs TickTick

Booker by Mindbody logo

Booker by Mindbody

Scheduling & Booking

Complete spa management solution

From
$129/month
Rated
-
TickTick logo

TickTick

All industries

Stay organized, stay creative

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only TickTick has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Booker by Mindbody only the Starter plan carries a published price, from $139 per month; Accelerate, Ultimate and Enterprise are quote only; TickTick recurring task options are limited compared to dedicated project management tools
  • They diverge on capability: Booker by Mindbody covers Online booking, TickTick covers Task management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Booker by Mindbody and TickTick actually diverge.

Attributes where Booker by Mindbody and TickTick differ
AttributeBooker by MindbodyTickTick
Starting price$129/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows
CategoryScheduling & BookingAll industries
Founded20012013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Booker by Mindbody

  • Online booking
  • Client management
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory tracking
  • Marketing automation
  • Gift cards
  • Packages & memberships
  • Reporting & analytics

Only in TickTick

  • Task management
  • Calendar integration
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Habit tracking
  • Natural language input
  • Collaboration
  • Voice input
  • Location reminders

Both cover

  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Booker by Mindbody

  • Booking and managing appointments for spas and salonsnot TickTick
  • Running point of sale, payments and staff scheduling in one systemnot TickTick
  • Listing a business on the Mindbody consumer app to attract clientsnot TickTick

TickTick

  • Personal task managementnot Booker by Mindbody
  • Team collaborationnot Booker by Mindbody
  • Project planningnot Booker by Mindbody
  • Habit trackingnot Booker by Mindbody
  • Time managementnot Booker by Mindbody

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Booker by Mindbody

  • Only the Starter plan carries a published price, from $139 per month; Accelerate, Ultimate and Enterprise are quote only
  • The Starter plan limits staff logins and provides basic reporting only
  • Marketing automation, reviews and referrals, and unlimited two way text messaging are restricted to the Ultimate tier
  • The Messenger AI chatbot is a paid add on even on the higher tiers

TickTick

  • Recurring task options are limited compared to dedicated project management tools
  • Reporting and analytics are minimal, providing little productivity trend visibility
  • Calendar sync can be slow and unreliable, sometimes causing sync issues across devices
  • API capabilities are basic, limiting direct integrations beyond Zapier and IFTTT
  • Habit tracking becomes less useful once routines are well-established

Pricing, plan by plan

Booker by Mindbody

$129/month
  • Essential$129/month
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • POS
  • Accelerate$259/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Advanced marketing
    • Inventory management
  • Ultimate$399/month
    • Everything in Accelerate
    • Premium support
    • Advanced analytics

TickTick

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 9 lists
    • Up to 99 tasks per list
    • Basic reminders
  • Premium$35.99/year
    • Up to 299 lists
    • Up to 999 tasks per list
    • Advanced collaboration for up to 30 members

Which should you pick?

Choose Booker by Mindbody if

  • You need online booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client management.

Choose TickTick if

  • You need task management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows.
  • You also want calendar integration.

Questions people ask

Is Booker by Mindbody or TickTick better?
Neither clearly leads. Booker by Mindbody starts at $129/month and TickTick at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Booker by Mindbody or TickTick?
TickTick has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $129/month for Booker by Mindbody and Free for TickTick.
Does Booker by Mindbody or TickTick run on more platforms?
Booker by Mindbody runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. TickTick runs on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows.
Can I use TickTick for free?
Yes. TickTick has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Booker by Mindbody starts at $129/month.
What is Booker by Mindbody best used for?
Booker by Mindbody is most often used for booking and managing appointments for spas and salons, running point of sale, payments and staff scheduling in one system, listing a business on the mindbody consumer app to attract clients. Of those, booking and managing appointments for spas and salons and running point of sale, payments and staff scheduling in one system are not what TickTick is typically brought in for.
What can Booker by Mindbody do that TickTick cannot?
Booker by Mindbody covers Online booking, Client management, Point of sale, Inventory tracking. TickTick covers Task management, Calendar integration, Pomodoro timer, Habit tracking. Both handle SSL encryption, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TickTick: What is TickTick?

TickTick is a cross-platform task management and productivity app that combines to-do lists, calendar views, habit tracking, reminders, and a Pomodoro timer. It helps users organize personal and work tasks across 10+ platforms including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, and web.

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TickTick: What are TickTick's pricing options?

TickTick offers a permanent free plan and a premium plan at $35.99/year (listed price $49.99, currently discounted). The free plan includes up to 9 lists and basic features, while premium unlocks up to 299 lists, advanced collaboration for up to 30 members, and calendar subscriptions.

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TickTick: Does TickTick have team features?

TickTick does not offer a dedicated team or family plan. Each user needs their own premium subscription. Premium users can share lists with up to 30 members for collaboration.

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TickTick: What integrations does TickTick support?

TickTick supports integrations with 2,000+ apps through third-party platforms like Zapier, Make, n8n, and Integrately. It also supports calendar subscriptions with Google Calendar and Outlook, and has a basic OAuth API for developers.

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TickTick: Is TickTick available offline?

TickTick requires an internet connection for syncing across devices. Offline functionality depends on the platform, with some mobile apps offering limited offline access but requiring connectivity for full features.

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