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Mangomint vs Salon Ultimate

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Mangomint

Beauty

Salon & spa software made simple

From
$120/monthly
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Salon Ultimate

Beauty

Complete salon management made simple

From
$69/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 Ultimate no per-seat pricing model, only per-location billing
  • They diverge on capability: Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Salon Ultimate 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 Ultimate actually diverge.

Attributes where Mangomint and Salon Ultimate differ
AttributeMangomintSalon Ultimate
Starting price$120/monthly$69/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20172008

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

Only in Salon Ultimate

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Point of sale
  • Staff scheduling
  • Online booking
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Email marketing
  • Square

Both cover

  • Inventory management
  • QuickBooks
  • Mailchimp
  • Stripe
  • PCI DSS
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Mangomint

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

Salon Ultimate

  • Appointment managementnot Mangomint
  • Client retentionnot Mangomint
  • Inventory controlnot Mangomint
  • Business reportingnot 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 Ultimate

  • No per-seat pricing model, only per-location billing
  • Pricing applies per salon location, not per user

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 Ultimate

$69/month
  • BookedBy on Clover$69/month
    • Software and hardware included
  • Single Store$159/month
    • Advanced features for single location
  • Multi-Store$199/month
    • Multi-location management

Which should you pick?

Choose Mangomint if

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

Choose Salon Ultimate if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client database.
Salon Ultimate review

Questions people ask

Is Mangomint or Salon Ultimate better?
Neither clearly leads. Mangomint starts at $120/monthly and Salon Ultimate at $69/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mangomint or Salon Ultimate?
Mangomint starts at $120/monthly and Salon Ultimate at $69/month.
Does Mangomint or Salon Ultimate run on more platforms?
Mangomint runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Salon Ultimate runs on Web, 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 Ultimate is typically brought in for.
What can Mangomint do that Salon Ultimate cannot?
Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Client management, Integrated payments, Automated confirmations. Salon Ultimate covers Appointment scheduling, Client database, Point of sale, Staff scheduling. Both handle Inventory management, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, Stripe.

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 Ultimate: How much does SalonUltimate cost?

SalonUltimate offers three subscription tiers billed monthly per location: BookedBy on Clover at $69/month, Single Store at $159/month for individual salons, and Multi-Store at $199/month for businesses managing multiple locations.

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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 Ultimate: What features are included in all SalonUltimate plans?

All SalonUltimate plans include online booking, check-in and check-out capabilities, employee scheduling, customer management, service and pricing administration, inventory tracking, standard reporting, email and SMS marketing, unlimited support and training.

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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 Ultimate: Is there a free trial for SalonUltimate?

No free trial period is mentioned on SalonUltimate's pricing page. Demos are available by contacting sales at [email protected] or calling +1 (855) 466-9332.

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Salon Ultimate: What is the difference between BookedBy on Clover and SalonUltimate Single Store plans?

BookedBy on Clover at $69/month includes software and hardware shipped to your business. SalonUltimate Single Store at $159/month is designed for individual salon locations seeking advanced features with no hardware included.

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