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Mangomint vs Zolmi

Mangomint logo

Mangomint

Beauty

Salon & spa software made simple

From
$120/monthly
Rated
-
Zolmi logo

Zolmi

Beauty

Cloud salon booking and management software with two flat plans

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Zolmi has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Zolmi additional staff members cost $3 to $5 each per month depending on plan, on top of the base $20 or $30 monthly fee, as of August 2026
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mangomint and Zolmi actually diverge.

Attributes where Mangomint and Zolmi differ
AttributeMangomintZolmi
Starting price$120/monthlyFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Zolmi

Nothing recorded that Mangomint does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Mangomint

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

Zolmi

  • Managing hair salons with online booking and appointment remindersnot Mangomint
  • Operating nail salons with staff scheduling and client managementnot Mangomint
  • Running spa and medi-spa businesses with service inventorynot Mangomint
  • Managing massage therapy practices with client records and billingnot Mangomint
  • Operating tattoo shops with appointment management and product 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

Zolmi

  • Additional staff members cost $3 to $5 each per month depending on plan, on top of the base $20 or $30 monthly fee, as of August 2026
  • Stock management, reporting and the website builder are locked to the PRO plan at $30 per month, as of August 2026

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

Zolmi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic salon management
  • START$20/month
    • Online calendar
    • Appointment reminders
    • Online booking
  • PRO$30/month
    • All START features plus
    • Business reporting
    • Stock management

Which should you pick?

Choose Mangomint if

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

Choose Zolmi if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Mangomint or Zolmi better?
Neither clearly leads. Mangomint starts at $120/monthly and Zolmi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mangomint or Zolmi?
Zolmi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $120/monthly for Mangomint and Free for Zolmi.
Does Mangomint or Zolmi run on more platforms?
Mangomint runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Zolmi runs on Web.
Can I use Zolmi for free?
Yes. Zolmi has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mangomint starts at $120/monthly.
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 Zolmi is typically brought in for.
What can Mangomint do that Zolmi cannot?
Mangomint covers Smart scheduling, Client management, Integrated payments, Automated confirmations.

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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Zolmi: Can I cancel Zolmi anytime or am I locked into a contract?

You can downgrade and cancel Zolmi plans at any time with no setup costs or contract required. Annual billing saves up to 30% compared to monthly.

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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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Zolmi: Does Zolmi require a credit card to start the free plan?

No, Zolmi's free tier is available with no credit card required. You can upgrade to paid plans whenever you need advanced features.

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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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Zolmi: How is customer support handled for Zolmi?

Zolmi offers customer support available 7 days a week. Your data is automatically backed up via Dropbox or Google Drive.

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