Software · head to head
Mindbody vs Treatwell
The short version
- Only Treatwell 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; Treatwell treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
- They diverge on capability: Mindbody covers Appointment scheduling, Treatwell covers Online booking platform.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mindbody and Treatwell 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 Treatwell
- Online booking platform
- Business profile
- Customer reviews
- Appointment management
- Payment processing
- Mobile app
- Analytics
Both cover
- SSL encryption
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mindbody
- Spa managementnot Treatwell
- Class schedulingnot Treatwell
- Membership salesnot Treatwell
- Client retentionnot Treatwell
- Business growthnot Treatwell
Treatwell
- Listing a salon on the Treatwell consumer booking marketplacenot Mindbody
- Free salon calendar, POS and client records for freelancers and small teamsnot Mindbody
- Taking online prepaid bookings with daily payoutsnot 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
Treatwell
- Treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
- Online prepayments carry an additional 2.5 percent processing fee plus VAT
- All commissions and fees are subject to VAT on top of the quoted percentages
- The commercial model depends on marketplace introductions: there is no commission on direct or social media bookings, so the software is free only where the salon brings its own clients
Pricing, plan by plan
Mindbody
$75/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Mindbody review.
Treatwell
Free- FreeFree
- Online booking
- Business profile
- 25% commission
- Premium$49/month
- Everything in Free
- 15% commission
- Advanced analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Mindbody if
- You need appointment scheduling.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want class booking.
Choose Treatwell if
- You need online booking platform.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want business profile.
Questions people ask
- Is Mindbody or Treatwell better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mindbody starts at $75/month and Treatwell at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mindbody or Treatwell?
- Treatwell has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $75/month for Mindbody and Free for Treatwell.
- Does Mindbody or Treatwell run on more platforms?
- Mindbody runs on Web, iOS, Android. Treatwell runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Treatwell for free?
- Yes. Treatwell 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 Treatwell is typically brought in for.
- What can Mindbody do that Treatwell cannot?
- Mindbody covers Appointment scheduling, Class booking, Membership management, Point of sale. Treatwell covers Online booking platform, Business profile, Customer reviews, Appointment management. Both handle 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.
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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