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Boulevard vs Garmin Connect

Boulevard logo

Boulevard

Software

Client experience platform for salons

From
$175/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Garmin Connect logo

Garmin Connect

Software

Your fitness and health companion

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Garmin Connect has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Boulevard pricing is charged per location, so a multi site business pays the full plan fee for each site; Garmin Connect limited to Garmin devices; poor compatibility with non-Garmin fitness trackers
  • They diverge on capability: Boulevard covers Intelligent scheduling, Garmin Connect covers Advanced activity analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boulevard and Garmin Connect actually diverge.

Attributes where Boulevard and Garmin Connect differ
AttributeBoulevardGarmin Connect
Starting price$175/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20161989

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

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 Boulevard

  • Intelligent scheduling
  • Client profiles
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Staff management
  • Gift cards & packages
  • Two-way messaging
  • Business analytics

Only in Garmin Connect

  • Advanced activity analytics
  • Training load analysis
  • Body Battery energy
  • Sleep score
  • Health snapshot
  • Strava
  • MyFitnessPal
  • TrainingPeaks

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Boulevard

  • Appointment booking and client management for salons, spas and medspasnot Garmin Connect
  • Running point of sale and card payments alongside schedulingnot Garmin Connect
  • Automated client messaging, intake forms and marketing campaignsnot Garmin Connect

Garmin Connect

  • Workout trackingnot Boulevard
  • Nutrition managementnot Boulevard
  • Health monitoringnot Boulevard
  • Fitness coachingnot Boulevard
  • Wellness improvementnot Boulevard

Where each one falls short

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

Boulevard

  • Pricing is charged per location, so a multi site business pays the full plan fee for each site
  • The Essentials plan caps the business at 5 professionals; unlimited professionals require the Premier plan
  • Text and email allowances are metered per plan, with email blasts charged at $0.01 each beyond the plan allocation
  • Forms cost from $65 per month per location unless you are on the top Prestige plan
  • QuickBooks integration is an add on at $45 per month per location
  • ePrescribe is $45 per prescriber on top of the plan
  • Enterprise pricing is by consultation with no published rate

Garmin Connect

  • Limited to Garmin devices; poor compatibility with non-Garmin fitness trackers
  • Recent app redesign criticized by users for complexity and difficulty navigating features
  • AI insights from Connect+ often read as templated rather than personalized recommendations
  • Data synchronization issues between devices and app can create gaps in recorded data
  • Advanced features and detailed insights require paid Connect+ subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Boulevard

$175/month
  • Essential$175/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client management
    • Point of sale
  • Premier$325/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Advanced booking
    • Marketing tools
  • Prestige$undefined/month
    • Everything in Premier
    • Multi-location
    • API access

Garmin Connect

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Activity tracking
    • GPS monitoring
    • Sleep tracking
  • Connect+$6.99/month or $69.99/year
    • AI-powered insights
    • Nutrition tracking
    • Expanded LiveTrack

Which should you pick?

Choose Boulevard if

  • You need intelligent scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client profiles.
Boulevard review

Choose Garmin Connect if

  • You need advanced activity analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want training load analysis.
Garmin Connect review

Questions people ask

Is Boulevard or Garmin Connect better?
Neither clearly leads. Boulevard starts at $175/month and Garmin Connect at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boulevard or Garmin Connect?
Garmin Connect has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $175/month for Boulevard and Free for Garmin Connect.
Does Boulevard or Garmin Connect run on more platforms?
Boulevard runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Garmin Connect runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Garmin Connect for free?
Yes. Garmin Connect has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Boulevard starts at $175/month.
What is Boulevard best used for?
Boulevard is most often used for appointment booking and client management for salons, spas and medspas, running point of sale and card payments alongside scheduling, automated client messaging, intake forms and marketing campaigns. Of those, appointment booking and client management for salons, spas and medspas and running point of sale and card payments alongside scheduling are not what Garmin Connect is typically brought in for.
What can Boulevard do that Garmin Connect cannot?
Boulevard covers Intelligent scheduling, Client profiles, Point of sale, Inventory management. Garmin Connect covers Advanced activity analytics, Training load analysis, Body Battery energy, Sleep score. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Garmin Connect: Is Garmin Connect free and what does the free version include?

Garmin Connect is free to use with any Garmin device. Free features include activity tracking, GPS monitoring, core training analytics, sleep tracking, and heart rate monitoring. Connect+ adds AI insights, nutrition tracking, and expanded LiveTrack for $6.99/month or $69.99/year.

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Garmin Connect: What platforms is Garmin Connect available on?

Garmin Connect is available as a web application at connect.garmin.com and as mobile apps for iOS and Android, allowing access and tracking across all devices.

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Garmin Connect: Can I use Garmin Connect with non-Garmin devices?

Garmin Connect is designed primarily for Garmin devices and has limited compatibility with non-Garmin fitness trackers or smartwatches.

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Garmin Connect: What training features does Garmin Connect offer?

Garmin Connect provides workout analysis, training load tracking, recovery time recommendations, VO2 Max estimates, and training status monitoring. Connect+ adds AI-powered insights and expert training guidance.

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