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Mindbody vs Resurva

Mindbody logo

Mindbody

Software

Wellness business software & marketplace

From
$75/month
Rated
-
Resurva logo

Resurva

Software

Beautiful online booking for beauty businesses

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Resurva has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mindbody pricing is expensive with frequent price increases over time; Resurva pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes
  • They diverge on capability: Mindbody covers Appointment scheduling, Resurva covers Custom booking page.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mindbody and Resurva actually diverge.

Attributes where Mindbody and Resurva differ
AttributeMindbodyResurva
Starting price$75/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20012014

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Mindbody

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Class booking
  • Membership management
  • Point of sale
  • Marketing automation
  • Client management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Business analytics

Only in Resurva

  • Custom booking page
  • Online scheduling
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Payment processing
  • Calendar sync
  • Website embedding
  • Client database

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Mindbody

  • Spa managementnot Resurva
  • Class schedulingnot Resurva
  • Membership salesnot Resurva
  • Client retentionnot Resurva
  • Business growthnot Resurva

Resurva

  • Online bookingnot Mindbody
  • Website integrationnot Mindbody
  • Appointment remindersnot Mindbody
  • Professional presencenot Mindbody

Where each one falls short

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

Mindbody

  • Pricing is expensive with frequent price increases over time
  • Essential features require paid add-ons increasing total cost significantly
  • Complex pricing model with multiple tiers makes cost comparison difficult

Resurva

  • Pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes
  • Limited information about feature depth compared to dedicated salon management platforms
  • Integration options limited to five third-party tools compared to more comprehensive platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

Mindbody

$75/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Mindbody review.

Resurva

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Resurva review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Mindbody if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want class booking.

Choose Resurva if

  • You need custom booking page.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online scheduling.

Questions people ask

Is Mindbody or Resurva better?
Neither clearly leads. Mindbody starts at $75/month and Resurva at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mindbody or Resurva?
Resurva has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $75/month for Mindbody and Free for Resurva.
Does Mindbody or Resurva run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Resurva for free?
Yes. Resurva has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mindbody starts at $75/month.
What is Mindbody best used for?
Mindbody is most often used for spa management, class scheduling, membership sales, client retention. Of those, spa management and class scheduling are not what Resurva is typically brought in for.
What can Mindbody do that Resurva cannot?
Mindbody covers Appointment scheduling, Class booking, Membership management, Point of sale. Resurva covers Custom booking page, Online scheduling, Email reminders, SMS reminders. Both handle Stripe, SSL encryption, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mindbody: What are Mindbody's pricing tiers?

Mindbody plans start at $159/month and include class scheduling and client data storage. The popular Ultimate Plus plan starts at $599/month. Entry-level pricing ranges from $75-$99/month depending on the plan selected.

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Resurva: Does Resurva offer a free trial?

Yes. Resurva offers a 60-day free trial with super support. No credit card is required to sign up.

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Mindbody: Does Mindbody have an API for third-party integrations?

Yes. Mindbody provides an open API with webhooks and multiple API types for integration. The platform integrates with 700+ partner solutions.

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Resurva: What features does Resurva include?

Resurva includes appointment scheduling, booking management, client management with client portal, online booking, email and SMS reminders, online payments, POS integration, multi-location support, and analytics and reporting tools.

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Resurva: What integrations does Resurva support?

Resurva integrates with Mailchimp for email marketing, Meta for Business for social advertising, Stripe for payments, Twitter/X for social publishing, and Vend for POS and retail operations.

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Resurva: Does Resurva support multi-location management?

Yes. Resurva supports multiple locations with a multi-location discount available on all accounts for managing several salon or barbershop locations from one dashboard.

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