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Mangomint vs Tempo

Mangomint logo

Mangomint

Beauty & Salon

Salon & spa software made simple

From
$165/month
Rated
-
Tempo logo

Tempo

Fitness & Wellness

AI-powered home gym with real-time feedback

From
$39/month
Rated
-

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; Tempo heart rate monitor requires direct line of sight to connect and frequently loses connection during workouts
  • They diverge on capability: Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Tempo covers 3D motion tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mangomint and Tempo actually diverge.

Attributes where Mangomint and Tempo differ
AttributeMangomintTempo
Starting price$165/month$39/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiiOS, Tempo hardware (Move and Studio)
CategoryBeauty & SalonFitness & Wellness
Founded20172015

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Mangomint

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

Only in Tempo

  • 3D motion tracking
  • Real-time form correction
  • Rep counting
  • Weight recommendations
  • Personalized programs
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Hardware support

Both cover

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

Tempo

  • 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

Tempo

  • Heart rate monitor requires direct line of sight to connect and frequently loses connection during workouts
  • Form feedback can be inconsistent and often misses nuance in exercise execution
  • Weight guidance recommendations are frequently inaccurate
  • Loud cooling fan sounds like a server or gaming PC, creating noise disturbance during workouts
  • High cost of entry plus ongoing $39/month subscription with penalties for returns

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

Tempo

$39/month
  • Tempo Fit Membership$39/month
    • 2,000+ guided workouts
    • AI-powered form feedback
    • Personalized training plans
  • Tempo Move Hardware$395/one-time
    • AI-powered 3D body tracking camera
    • Docks iPhone XS or newer
    • Smart weights tracking
  • Tempo Studio Hardware$2495/one-time
    • Wall-mounted smart display
    • Complete home gym setup with barbell and weights
    • Advanced 3D body tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Mangomint if

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

Choose Tempo if

  • You need 3d motion tracking.
  • You work on iOS, Tempo hardware (Move and Studio).
  • You also want real-time form correction.

Questions people ask

Is Mangomint or Tempo better?
Neither clearly leads. Mangomint starts at $165/month and Tempo at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mangomint or Tempo?
Mangomint starts at $165/month and Tempo at $39/month.
Does Mangomint or Tempo run on more platforms?
Mangomint runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Tempo runs on iOS, Tempo hardware (Move and Studio).
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 Tempo is typically brought in for.
What can Mangomint do that Tempo cannot?
Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Client management, Integrated payments, Automated confirmations. Tempo covers 3D motion tracking, Real-time form correction, Rep counting, Weight recommendations. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tempo: What is Tempo and what hardware does it require?

Tempo is an AI-powered home gym available in two versions: Tempo Move ($395) which docks an iPhone XS or newer and uses the phone's camera for tracking, and Tempo Studio ($2,495+) which is a wall-mounted display. Both require a $39/month subscription for access to workouts and coaching.

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Tempo: How does Tempo track form and provide feedback?

Tempo uses 3D depth-sensing technology and AI to track over 70 body points per second, analyzing your movement during exercises. It provides real-time form feedback on your screen to help you correct squat depth, deadlift mechanics, and pressing form instantly.

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Tempo: Does Tempo work with Apple Watch and Apple Health?

Yes, Tempo integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch to pull sleep, activity, and heart rate data that powers personalized training adaptations. Your workout metrics including duration, calories burned, and heart rate are automatically synced to Apple Health.

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Tempo: What is the space requirement for Tempo?

Tempo requires a 3-foot-by-3-foot space for the unit itself, plus 6 feet of clear floor space in front for working out, totaling approximately a 6-foot-by-6-foot dedicated workout area.

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Tempo: How many workouts and classes does Tempo offer?

Tempo provides access to 2,000+ guided workouts ranging from strength training to cardio and recovery, with a mix of live and on-demand classes included in the $39/month subscription.

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