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Mangomint vs MyFitnessPal

Mangomint logo

Mangomint

Software

Salon & spa software made simple

From
$165/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MyFitnessPal logo

MyFitnessPal

Software

Nutrition tracking made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MyFitnessPal has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mangomint the base plan is $130 a month before any add ons, which is a high floor for a single chair salon; MyFitnessPal free tier limited to 5 food entries per day unless premium subscriber
  • They diverge on capability: Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, MyFitnessPal covers 14M+ food database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mangomint and MyFitnessPal actually diverge.

Attributes where Mangomint and MyFitnessPal differ
AttributeMangomintMyFitnessPal
Starting price$165/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiiOS, Android, Web
Founded20172005

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 Mangomint

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

Only in MyFitnessPal

  • 14M+ food database
  • Barcode scanner
  • Macro tracking
  • Recipe importer
  • Exercise logging
  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • Apple Health

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Mangomint

  • Appointment scheduling and client management for salons and spasnot MyFitnessPal
  • Point of sale, payments and staff management for beauty businessesnot MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

MyFitnessPal

  • Free tier limited to 5 food entries per day unless premium subscriber
  • Limited offline functionality - cannot search new foods or scan barcodes without internet
  • Database accuracy issues reported at approximately 15% error rate
  • Data export only available via desktop web browser, not mobile app

Pricing, plan by plan

Mangomint

$165/month
  • Essential$165/month
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Integrated payments
  • Standard$245/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Online booking
    • Forms & intake
  • Unlimited$375/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Unlimited staff
    • Multi-location

MyFitnessPal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Calorie and macro tracking
    • 20.5M food database
    • Weight tracking
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Ad-free experience
    • Unlimited food entries
    • Barcode scanner
  • Premium+$24.99/month
    • All Premium features
    • Meal planner with 1,500+ recipes
    • Automated grocery lists

Which should you pick?

Choose Mangomint if

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

Choose MyFitnessPal if

  • You need 14m+ food database.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want barcode scanner.
MyFitnessPal review

Questions people ask

Is Mangomint or MyFitnessPal better?
Neither clearly leads. Mangomint starts at $165/month and MyFitnessPal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mangomint or MyFitnessPal?
MyFitnessPal has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $165/month for Mangomint and Free for MyFitnessPal.
Does Mangomint or MyFitnessPal run on more platforms?
Mangomint runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. MyFitnessPal runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use MyFitnessPal for free?
Yes. MyFitnessPal has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mangomint starts at $165/month.
What is Mangomint best used for?
Mangomint is most often used for appointment scheduling and client management for salons and spas, point of sale, payments and staff management for beauty businesses. Of those, appointment scheduling and client management for salons and spas and point of sale, payments and staff management for beauty businesses are not what MyFitnessPal is typically brought in for.
What can Mangomint do that MyFitnessPal cannot?
Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Client management, Integrated payments, Automated confirmations. MyFitnessPal covers 14M+ food database, Barcode scanner, Macro tracking, Recipe importer. Both handle Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MyFitnessPal: Does MyFitnessPal have a free tier and what are its limits?

Yes, MyFitnessPal offers a free tier with access to calorie and macro tracking, a 20.5M food database, and weight tracking. However, free users are limited to 5 food entries per day and must endure advertisements.

Source
MyFitnessPal: Does MyFitnessPal work offline?

MyFitnessPal has limited offline functionality. You can view previously logged foods and meal history without internet, but you cannot search the full food database or scan barcodes offline.

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MyFitnessPal: Can I export my data from MyFitnessPal?

Yes. MyFitnessPal allows users to export full account data including all food logs, recipes, and weight entries through the web browser (desktop only, not available in the mobile app).

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MyFitnessPal: What devices does MyFitnessPal integrate with?

MyFitnessPal integrates with 40+ health apps and devices including Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health, Google Fit, Samsung Health, and Apple Watch, automatically syncing activity and calorie data.

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