Mangomint vs GlossGenius in short (checked Nov 14, 2026): GlossGenius is cheaper on subscription at every team size we priced, from $24/mo billed annually for a solo artist to $148/mo for a team of 10 or more. Mangomint costs $120/mo per location plus $10/mo per user, so a 5-person salon pays $170/mo, with unlimited text and email appointment reminders and no contracts.
Quick compare
Checked Nov 14, 2026. US dollars, one location.
| Mangomint | GlossGenius | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $120/mo per location + $10/mo per user | Three plans: Standard, Gold, Platinum |
| Entry price | $130/mo (one location, one user) | Standard $24/mo billed annually, $28 monthly |
| Team pricing | Every user is $10/mo, including front desk and booth renters | Gold for businesses up to 9 staff ($48 annual, $56 monthly); Platinum for teams of 10+ ($148 annual, $168 monthly) |
| Annual discount | Not listed | Up to 14% (Standard and Gold), 12% (Platinum) |
| In-person card rate | 2.45% + 15¢ | 2.4% + $0.15 |
| Online / virtual card rate | 2.90% + 30¢ | 2.9% + $0.30 (online invoicing) |
| Texts | Unlimited appointment confirmations and reminders; marketing is an add-on from $30/mo | Text marketing with 500 text credits on Gold and 2,500 on Platinum; client notifications listed in the compare table |
| Extra locations | $120/mo each, plus users | Each extra location is the plan price at a 15% discount |
| Payroll | Add-on, $50/mo + $8 per worker | Extra fees (not priced on the pricing page) |
| Trial | Free trial account with demo data | 14-day free trial, no credit card required |
| Data transfer | Free | Free |
| Contracts | None; cancel anytime | Pricing page says “No contracts” |
Mangomint pricing
Source: https://www.mangomint.com/pricing
Mangomint has one plan: $120/mo for each location and $10/mo for each user. Anyone with a profile counts as a user, including service providers, front desk staff, and any booth renter using your account. Optional add-ons are Phone ($70/mo per line), Marketing (from $30/mo), and Payroll ($50/mo + $8 per worker).
Included without add-ons: calendar and scheduling, payments and point of sale, online booking, Express Booking, a virtual waiting room, mobile apps, client management, web chat, memberships and packages, forms and charting, offers and discounts, gift cards, retail and inventory, staff management, reporting, multi-location, and integrations. Mangomint says it takes no fee for appointments booked through its online booking, and text and email confirmations and reminders are unlimited at no extra cost. Teams of 2+ providers get a dedicated onboarding specialist for free. Full breakdown: Mangomint pricing.
GlossGenius pricing
Source: https://glossgenius.com/pricing
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Who it’s for (per GlossGenius) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $24/mo | $28/mo | Businesses just starting out |
| Gold | $48/mo | $56/mo | Businesses up to 9 staff |
| Platinum | $148/mo | $168/mo | Established businesses and teams of 10+ |
GlossGenius’s FAQ says Standard covers the essentials: scheduling, a booking site builder, point of sale, and basic marketing. Gold adds Google Reviews, text marketing, a waitlist, time tracking, and room and resource management. Platinum adds unlimited team members, Google marketing analytics, and 2,500 marketing texts. The compare table lists staff management on Gold (teams under 10) and Platinum (teams of 10+), 500 text credits on Gold, and the Growth Analyst AI as a limited trial on Standard, 20 queries a month on Gold, and unlimited on Platinum. Instant payouts cost an extra 1.8%. Full breakdown: GlossGenius pricing.
Cost by team size
One location, subscription only, before card fees and add-ons. Our math from each pricing page, checked Nov 14, 2026.
| Staff | Mangomint | GlossGenius, billed annually | GlossGenius, billed monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $130 | $24 (Standard) | $28 (Standard) |
| 3 | $150 | $48 (Gold) | $56 (Gold) |
| 5 | $170 | $48 (Gold) | $56 (Gold) |
| 9 | $210 | $48 (Gold) | $56 (Gold) |
| 10 | $220 | $148 (Platinum) | $168 (Platinum) |
| 15 | $270 | $148 (Platinum) | $168 (Platinum) |
The gap is widest just under 10 staff: at 9 people, Mangomint is $210/mo against $48 for GlossGenius Gold billed annually. For texting, GlossGenius’s 500 (Gold) and 2,500 (Platinum) text credits are listed under text marketing; Mangomint includes unlimited appointment reminders but sells marketing messages through its Marketing add-on (from $30/mo).
Card processing
On $10,000 a month of in-person sales at a $100 average ticket (100 transactions), GlossGenius’s 2.4% + $0.15 comes to about $255 and Mangomint’s 2.45% + 15¢ to about $260. Mangomint says large businesses may qualify for custom rates and that you can use your own processor, though you’ll need its payment processing for Express Booking, self checkout, cards on file, and deposits.
Which to choose
- Pick GlossGenius if you’re solo or under 10 staff and subscription cost matters most, or if you want a 14-day trial with no credit card.
- Pick Mangomint if you want unlimited appointment reminders, a per-user bill that tracks your headcount, forms and charting included, and a dedicated onboarding specialist.
- Comparing more options? See GlossGenius alternatives, Boulevard vs Mangomint, and Vagaro alternatives.
FAQ
Is Mangomint or GlossGenius cheaper?
GlossGenius, at every team size in our table. A 5-person salon pays $48/mo on GlossGenius Gold billed annually and $170/mo on Mangomint.
Does Mangomint or GlossGenius have a contract?
Mangomint says it has no contracts and you can cancel anytime. GlossGenius’s pricing page says “No contracts” and offers monthly or annual billing.
Which has lower card fees, Mangomint or GlossGenius?
They’re close: 2.4% + $0.15 in person on GlossGenius and 2.45% + 15¢ on Mangomint.
Can I try both for free?
Yes. GlossGenius offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Mangomint offers a free trial account with demo data.
Sources
- Mangomint pricing and FAQ: https://www.mangomint.com/pricing (checked Nov 14, 2026)
- GlossGenius pricing, compare table, and FAQ: https://glossgenius.com/pricing (checked Nov 14, 2026; Monthly and Annual views)
- SimplyBook.me pricing: https://simplybook.me/en/pricing (checked Nov 14, 2026)