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Mangomint vs Salon Iris

Mangomint logo

Mangomint

Beauty

Salon & spa software made simple

From
$120/monthly
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Salon Iris logo

Salon Iris

Beauty

Complete salon & spa management

From
$29/month
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; Salon Iris saloniris.com/pricing returns a 301 redirect to daysmart.com/salon/pricing; the product is sold as DaySmart Salon
  • They diverge on capability: Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Salon Iris covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mangomint and Salon Iris actually diverge.

Attributes where Mangomint and Salon Iris differ
AttributeMangomintSalon Iris
Starting price$120/monthly$29/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20171999

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Beauty).

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
  • Integrated payments
  • Automated confirmations
  • Express booking
  • Two-way texting
  • Business reports
  • Xero
  • Stripe

Only in Salon Iris

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Marketing tools
  • Payroll reports
  • Online booking
  • Mobile access
  • Constant Contact
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Client management
  • Inventory management
  • QuickBooks
  • Google Calendar
  • Mailchimp
  • PCI DSS
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Mangomint

  • Salon and spa management softwarenot Salon Iris
  • Multi-location business scheduling and point-of-salenot Salon Iris

Salon Iris

  • Salon appointment scheduling and client recordsnot Mangomint
  • Salon point of sale and inventorynot Mangomint
  • Stylist payroll and commission trackingnot 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

Salon Iris

  • saloniris.com/pricing returns a 301 redirect to daysmart.com/salon/pricing; the product is sold as DaySmart Salon
  • The $29 per month entry plan includes only 1 user and excludes resource management, packages, memberships, payroll and digital forms
  • Additional users cost $9 per month each
  • Text and email volumes are capped per plan, starting at 500 texts and 1,000 emails per month
  • Text marketing, two way texting, reputation management and the website builder are separately priced add ons

Pricing, plan by plan

Mangomint

$120/monthly
  • Base Plan$120/monthly
    • Full access to complete platform and core features
    • Calendar and scheduling
    • Payments and point-of-sale
  • Phone Add-on$70/monthly
    • Phone line service
    • Optional add-on to base plan
  • Marketing Add-on$30/monthly
    • Starting price with various credit tiers available
    • Marketing automation credits range from 3,500 to 60,000 credits
  • Payroll Add-on$50/monthly
    • Payroll management
    • Per worker: $8 additional fee

Salon Iris

$29/month
  • Basic$29/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client database
    • Basic POS
  • Deluxe$59/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Online booking
    • Marketing tools
  • Premier$109/month
    • Everything in Deluxe
    • Advanced reports
    • Multi-location

Which should you pick?

Choose Mangomint if

  • You need smart scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want integrated payments.
Mangomint review

Choose Salon Iris if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want point of sale.
Salon Iris review

Questions people ask

Is Mangomint or Salon Iris better?
Neither clearly leads. Mangomint starts at $120/monthly and Salon Iris at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mangomint or Salon Iris?
Mangomint starts at $120/monthly and Salon Iris at $29/month.
Does Mangomint or Salon Iris run on more platforms?
Mangomint runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Salon Iris runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
What is Mangomint best used for?
Mangomint is most often used for salon and spa management software, multi-location business scheduling and point-of-sale. Of those, salon and spa management software and multi-location business scheduling and point-of-sale are not what Salon Iris is typically brought in for.
What can Mangomint do that Salon Iris cannot?
Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Integrated payments, Automated confirmations, Express booking. Salon Iris covers Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Marketing tools, Payroll reports. Both handle Client management, Inventory management, QuickBooks, Google Calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mangomint: What is the total cost if I add multiple features to the base plan?

Base plan starts at $120 per month plus $10 per additional user. Optional add-ons include Phone at $70/month, Marketing starting at $30/month, Payroll at $50/month plus $8 per worker, and each additional location at $120/month. Free onboarding and data transfer are included.

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Salon Iris: How much does DaySmart Salon cost?

DaySmart Salon (formerly Salon Iris) does not publish specific pricing on its website. Customers must either start a free trial or contact the sales team at +1 (800) 527-7600 to receive pricing information.

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Mangomint: What are the payment processing rates if I accept cards?

Mangomint charges 2.45 percent plus $0.15 per transaction for in-person payments, and 2.90 percent plus $0.30 per transaction for virtual payments. These rates are in addition to the subscription fee.

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Salon Iris: Does DaySmart Salon offer a free trial?

Yes, DaySmart Salon offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Start the trial at https://app.daysmart.com or link to their pricing page to sign up.

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Mangomint: Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes, Mangomint explicitly states 'Cancel anytime' on the pricing page. There are no long-term contracts required. Free onboarding and data transfer are provided when you sign up.

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Salon Iris: How can I get DaySmart Salon pricing?

To obtain pricing information, either start the 14-day free trial or contact sales at +1 (800) 527-7600 (Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 8 PM ET). Sales email is available through their contact form.

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Salon Iris: Does DaySmart Salon have a pricing calculator?

Yes, DaySmart Salon offers an ROI calculator tool to help determine the potential value and return on investment. Calculate the value using their calculator available on the sales page.

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