Software · head to head
Mindbody vs Setmore
The short version
- Only Setmore 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; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
- They diverge on capability: Mindbody covers Appointment scheduling, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mindbody and Setmore actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Setmore
- Unlimited appointments
- Online booking
- Calendar synchronization
- Customer database
- Email reminders
- SMS reminders
- Mobile app
- Custom branding
Both cover
- Zapier
- Stripe
- SSL encryption
- Data encryption
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mindbody
- Spa managementnot Setmore
- Class schedulingnot Setmore
- Membership salesnot Setmore
- Client retentionnot Setmore
- Business growthnot Setmore
Setmore
- Online appointment and booking managementnot Mindbody
- Service provider scheduling platformnot Mindbody
- Customer communication via email and SMS remindersnot 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
Setmore
- Free plan limited to 4 users maximum
- Free plan limited to 200 appointments per month
- Live receptionist add-on limited to US only
- Custom enterprise pricing not published
Pricing, plan by plan
Mindbody
$75/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Mindbody review.
Setmore
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mindbody if
- You need appointment scheduling.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want class booking.
Choose Setmore if
- You need unlimited appointments.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want online booking.
Questions people ask
- Is Mindbody or Setmore better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mindbody starts at $75/month and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mindbody or Setmore?
- Setmore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $75/month for Mindbody and Free for Setmore.
- Does Mindbody or Setmore run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Setmore for free?
- Yes. Setmore 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 Setmore is typically brought in for.
- What can Mindbody do that Setmore cannot?
- Mindbody covers Appointment scheduling, Class booking, Membership management, Point of sale. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Zapier, Stripe, SSL encryption, Data encryption.
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.
SourceMindbody: 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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