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Mangomint vs SimpleSalon

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Mangomint

Beauty

Salon & spa software made simple

From
$120/monthly
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SimpleSalon

Beauty

Powerful yet simple salon software

From
$20/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; SimpleSalon the $20 Starter plan includes no SMS credits and charges 14 cents per SMS
  • They diverge on capability: Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, SimpleSalon covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mangomint and SimpleSalon actually diverge.

Attributes where Mangomint and SimpleSalon differ
AttributeMangomintSimpleSalon
Starting price$120/monthly$20/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20172010

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
  • Inventory management
  • Express booking
  • Two-way texting
  • Business reports

Only in SimpleSalon

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Point of sale
  • Online booking
  • Stock management
  • Marketing automation
  • Reporting
  • Mobile apps

Both cover

  • Xero
  • 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 SimpleSalon
  • Multi-location business scheduling and point-of-salenot SimpleSalon

SimpleSalon

  • Appointment booking and rostering for hair and beauty salonsnot Mangomint
  • Salon point of sale, stock and client historynot Mangomint
  • SMS appointment reminders and marketing to salon clientsnot 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

SimpleSalon

  • The $20 Starter plan includes no SMS credits and charges 14 cents per SMS
  • Pricing is charged per operator, capped at 7 operators, so a two person salon pays twice the listed rate
  • SMS remains chargeable on every plan once the included 200 credits per operator on Pro or 300 on Max are used, at 10 and 9 cents each
  • The free trial runs 14 days

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

SimpleSalon

$20/month
  • Starter$20/month
    • 0 SMS included
    • Additional SMS: $0.14 each
    • No new client fees
  • Pro$34/month
    • Most Popular option
    • 200 SMS per operator included
    • Additional SMS: $0.10 each
  • Max$41/month
    • 300 SMS per operator included
    • Additional SMS: $0.09 each
    • WhatsApp access included

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 SimpleSalon if

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

Questions people ask

Is Mangomint or SimpleSalon better?
Neither clearly leads. Mangomint starts at $120/monthly and SimpleSalon at $20/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mangomint or SimpleSalon?
Mangomint starts at $120/monthly and SimpleSalon at $20/month.
Does Mangomint or SimpleSalon run on more platforms?
Mangomint runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. SimpleSalon 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 SimpleSalon is typically brought in for.
What can Mangomint do that SimpleSalon cannot?
Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Client management, Integrated payments, Automated confirmations. SimpleSalon covers Appointment scheduling, Client database, Point of sale, Online booking. Both handle Xero, Mailchimp, Stripe, PCI DSS.

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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SimpleSalon: How much does Simple Salon cost?

Simple Salon offers three plans starting at $20/month for Starter, $34/month for Pro (most popular), and $41/month for Max. Yearly billing saves 2 months' cost. Pricing scales with operator count but caps at 7+ operator rates.

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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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SimpleSalon: Is there a Simple Salon free trial?

Yes. Simple Salon offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

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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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SimpleSalon: What is included in SMS credits?

SMS allowances are pooled account-wide, not locked to individual operators, and can be used for appointment reminders and marketing messages. The Starter plan includes 0 SMS, Pro includes 200 per operator, and Max includes 300 per operator.

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SimpleSalon: Are there contracts or setup fees for Simple Salon?

No. Simple Salon has no contracts, no fixed-term requirements, and no sign-up fees.

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