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DaySmart Spa vs Mangomint

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DaySmart Spa

Beauty

Spa and medi-spa booking and management with published tiers from 29 USD a month

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mangomint logo

Mangomint

Beauty

Salon & spa software made simple

From
$120/monthly
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DaySmart Spa only one user is included on the entry plan and three on the middle plans, so a spa with eight therapists pays the tier price plus 9 USD per extra head and the headline price bears no relation to the real bill.; Mangomint the base plan is $130 a month before any add ons, which is a high floor for a single chair salon
  • They diverge on capability: DaySmart Spa covers Online booking, Mangomint covers Smart scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DaySmart Spa and Mangomint actually diverge.

Attributes where DaySmart Spa and Mangomint differ
AttributeDaySmart SpaMangomint
Starting price$29/month$120/monthly
Pricing modelPer user per monthsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android, Api
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Beauty).

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 DaySmart Spa

  • Online booking
  • Point of sale
  • Automated reminders
  • Staff scheduling and payroll data
  • Memberships and packages
  • Inventory
  • Marketing

Only in Mangomint

  • Smart scheduling
  • Client management
  • Integrated payments
  • Automated confirmations
  • Inventory management
  • Express booking
  • Two-way texting
  • Business reports

What people use each for

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

DaySmart Spa

  • A single therapist spa that wants online booking and card payment for under 30 USD a month with no setup projectnot Mangomint
  • A spa with three to six staff that needs rotas, commission and retail stock in the same system as the diarynot Mangomint
  • A spa selling prepaid packages and memberships that needs balances tracked against future bookings rather than in a spreadsheetnot Mangomint
  • An owner moving off paper diaries who wants automated text reminders to cut no shows and can size the message allowance against booking volumenot Mangomint

Mangomint

  • Salon and spa management softwarenot DaySmart Spa
  • Multi-location business scheduling and point-of-salenot DaySmart Spa

Where each one falls short

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

DaySmart Spa

  • Only one user is included on the entry plan and three on the middle plans, so a spa with eight therapists pays the tier price plus 9 USD per extra head and the headline price bears no relation to the real bill.
  • Text and email allowances are tiered, so a spa that leans on reminders can be forced onto a much more expensive plan by message volume rather than by needing any additional feature.
  • The unlimited user tier has no published price at all, which breaks the transparency the rest of the range offers exactly at the point where a multi site chain needs to plan a budget.
  • There is no clinical charting, consent capture or medical record handling, so a medi-spa performing injectables or laser treatments needs a second system for patient records and the two will not share data.
  • It is a long established small business product built around a desktop lineage, and reporting and the interface show that age next to newer spa platforms, which matters if you want modern analytics rather than a working till.

Mangomint

  • The base plan is $130 a month before any add ons, which is a high floor for a single chair salon
  • Each additional location is $120 a month and each additional user $10
  • Phone service is $70 a month per line, marketing starts at $30 and payroll is $50 plus $8 per worker
  • Card processing is charged on top, at 2.45% plus 15 cents in person and 2.90% plus 30 cents for virtual payments

Pricing, plan by plan

DaySmart Spa

$29/month
  • Basic$29/month
    • 1 user
    • Appointment scheduling and online booking
    • Payment processing
  • Deluxe$69/month
    • 3 users included
    • Additional users at 9 USD each
    • Larger text and email allowance
  • Deluxe Growth$149/month
    • 3 users included
    • Additional users at 9 USD each
    • Higher message allowance
  • Premium$199/month
    • 6 users included
    • Additional users at 9 USD each
    • Advanced payroll and reporting

Mangomint

$120/monthly
  • Base Plan$120/monthly
    • Full access to complete platform and core features
    • Calendar and scheduling
    • Payments and point-of-sale
  • Phone Add-on$70/monthly
    • Phone line service
    • Optional add-on to base plan
  • Marketing Add-on$30/monthly
    • Starting price with various credit tiers available
    • Marketing automation credits range from 3,500 to 60,000 credits
  • Payroll Add-on$50/monthly
    • Payroll management
    • Per worker: $8 additional fee

Which should you pick?

Choose DaySmart Spa if

  • You need online booking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows.
  • You also want point of sale.
DaySmart Spa review

Choose Mangomint if

  • You need smart scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client management.
Mangomint review

Questions people ask

Is DaySmart Spa or Mangomint better?
Neither clearly leads. DaySmart Spa starts at $29/month and Mangomint at $120/monthly, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DaySmart Spa or Mangomint?
DaySmart Spa starts at $29/month and Mangomint at $120/monthly.
Does DaySmart Spa or Mangomint run on more platforms?
DaySmart Spa runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows. Mangomint runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is DaySmart Spa best used for?
DaySmart Spa is most often used for a single therapist spa that wants online booking and card payment for under 30 usd a month with no setup project, a spa with three to six staff that needs rotas, commission and retail stock in the same system as the diary, a spa selling prepaid packages and memberships that needs balances tracked against future bookings rather than in a spreadsheet, an owner moving off paper diaries who wants automated text reminders to cut no shows and can size the message allowance against booking volume. Of those, a single therapist spa that wants online booking and card payment for under 30 usd a month with no setup project and a spa with three to six staff that needs rotas, commission and retail stock in the same system as the diary are not what Mangomint is typically brought in for.
What can DaySmart Spa do that Mangomint cannot?
DaySmart Spa covers Online booking, Point of sale, Automated reminders, Staff scheduling and payroll data. Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Client management, Integrated payments, Automated confirmations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DaySmart Spa: How much does DaySmart Spa actually cost for a team of eight?

The 199 USD Premium plan includes six users, so eight users is 199 USD plus 9 USD each for the two extra, before payment processing fees.

Mangomint: What is the total cost if I add multiple features to the base plan?

Base plan starts at $120 per month plus $10 per additional user. Optional add-ons include Phone at $70/month, Marketing starting at $30/month, Payroll at $50/month plus $8 per worker, and each additional location at $120/month. Free onboarding and data transfer are included.

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DaySmart Spa: Does it handle medi-spa clinical notes?

No. There is no clinical charting or consent record, so medical treatments need a separate patient record system.

Mangomint: What are the payment processing rates if I accept cards?

Mangomint charges 2.45 percent plus $0.15 per transaction for in-person payments, and 2.90 percent plus $0.30 per transaction for virtual payments. These rates are in addition to the subscription fee.

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DaySmart Spa: Is there a free plan?

No, but there is a free trial. The cheapest paid tier is 29 USD a month for one user.

Mangomint: Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes, Mangomint explicitly states 'Cancel anytime' on the pricing page. There are no long-term contracts required. Free onboarding and data transfer are provided when you sign up.

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DaySmart Spa: How is it different from DaySmart Salon?

Same underlying platform, configured for spa services, packages and treatment rooms rather than chair based salon workflows.

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