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Mangomint vs SpotOn

Mangomint logo

Mangomint

Software

Salon & spa software made simple

From
$165/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SpotOn logo

SpotOn

Software

Restaurant tech that works as hard as you

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; SpotOn credit card processing issues with handheld devices reported by users
  • They diverge on capability: Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, SpotOn covers Cloud POS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mangomint and SpotOn actually diverge.

Attributes where Mangomint and SpotOn differ
AttributeMangomintSpotOn
Starting price$165/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2017).

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 SpotOn

  • Cloud POS
  • Online ordering
  • Reservations
  • Loyalty programs
  • Marketing tools
  • Reporting
  • DoorDash
  • Google

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • 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 SpotOn
  • Point of sale, payments and staff management for beauty businessesnot SpotOn

SpotOn

  • Point of Salenot Mangomint
  • Order Managementnot Mangomint
  • Inventory Controlnot Mangomint
  • Staff Schedulingnot 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

SpotOn

  • Credit card processing issues with handheld devices reported by users
  • System crashes and lost tickets in high-volume restaurants
  • Customer tabs can disappear from system, resulting in lost revenue
  • Menu edits live only in back office; no real-time updates to handhelds
  • Limited hardware options with no direct accessory purchases available

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

SpotOn

On request
  • All-In PlanFree
    • Hardware included
    • Card present: 2.79% + $0.20
    • Keyed: 3.79% + $0.20
  • POS Essentials$55/month
    • Best value
    • Card present: 2.45% + $0.15
    • Hardware discounted

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 SpotOn if

  • You need cloud pos.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online ordering.
SpotOn review

Questions people ask

Is Mangomint or SpotOn better?
Neither clearly leads. Mangomint starts at $165/month and SpotOn at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mangomint or SpotOn?
Mangomint starts at $165/month and SpotOn at On request.
Does Mangomint or SpotOn run on more platforms?
Mangomint runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. SpotOn runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 SpotOn is typically brought in for.
What can Mangomint do that SpotOn cannot?
Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Client management, Integrated payments, Automated confirmations. SpotOn covers Cloud POS, Online ordering, Reservations, Loyalty programs. Both handle QuickBooks, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SpotOn: What hardware does SpotOn require?

SpotOn provides proprietary hardware including countertop terminals (Station 15 at $750), tableside handhelds ($297), and kitchen display systems. All hardware is included with the All-In Plan or purchased separately with other plans.

Source
SpotOn: Does SpotOn have online ordering?

Yes, SpotOn offers commission-free online ordering with a white-label app option and integration into their Core Bundle. The system supports QR code ordering and digital menus.

Source
SpotOn: What payment processing fees does SpotOn charge?

Fees vary by plan. All-In Plan: 2.79% + $0.20 for card-present transactions. POS Essentials: 2.45% + $0.15. Business or custom plans offer negotiated rates.

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