URL: https://www.mangomint.com/go/switch-from-square/ # Mangomint vs. Square Mangomint is the #1 rated salon & spa software by Capterra and G2. Here's why it might be the right choice for you. Great for ## Growing teams needing premium features built specifically for salons & spas ## Solopreneurs or small teams looking for broad features Top Features ## Industry-specific features like client profiles & intake forms in a sleek, easy-to-use interface ## Wide variety of features, but not built for salons and spas Support ## U.S.-based support from real (human) software experts, responding in under 10 minutes ## No live chat available. Mostly help desk and forum-based Bottom Line ## Features actually built for growing salons, spas, and med spas ## Lots of features for starting out but limited for businesses looking to grow Find out more ## Want a deeper dive? Here's how Mangomint and Square compare based on real user feedback Mangomint Square Overall Rating Capterra:4.9 G2:4.9 Capterra:4.5 G2:4.3 Ease of Use Capterra:4.9 Capterra:4.5 Customer Service Capterra:5.0 Capterra:4.3 Pricing $120/mo + $10/mo per user Starting from free base plan for solos—average $45 per month Transaction Processing Fees In person: 2.45% + 15¢/transaction Virtual: 2.90% + 30¢/transaction In person: 2.6% + 10¢/transaction Virtual: 2.9% + 30¢/transaction Contracts No contracts & open data ownership—available to you anytime.No contracts. Open data ownership. No contracts. Getting Started Free data transfer. Dedicated manager assigned for 1:1 sessions, plus access to Learning Center.Free data transfer. 1:1 onboarding manager. Predominantly self-guided. Additional support services available for a fee—contact sales for pricing.Predominantly self-guided. ### Don’t just take our word for it Hear from real Mangomint customers why they made the switch. - I run my whole business through Mangomint. Love the integrated forms and automatic notifications my clients get. We have implemented the new Flow feature and have gotten 10 new 5-star reviews in a week. **Jess C.** via Capterra,former Square user who switched to Mangomint - My team finds \[Mangomint] very easy to navigate and we appreciate how easy it is to transition to Mangomint. They are constantly improving and launching new features. Highly recommend! **Lisa B.** via Capterra,med spa owner and former Square user who switched #### Frequently Asked Questions - ###### How does online booking compare in Mangomint vs. Square? Both Mangomint and Square allow clients to book online without logging in using a booking overlay added directly to your website. You can fully customize Mangomint’s online booking overlay to match your brand’s logo and colors. You can learn more about Mangomint’s [online booking here](/features/online-booking/) (and see how good it looks). - ###### What types of businesses use Mangomint? Mangomint's used by [salons](/solutions/hair-salon-software/), [spas](/solutions/spa-software/), [med spas](/solutions/medical-spa-software/), and other beauty businesses. We're the top-rated software in the industry on G2 and Capterra. We offer industry-specific tools like [forms and charting](/features/integrated-forms/), [membership and package](/features/memberships-and-packages/) sales, and [staff management](https://www.mangomint.com/features/staff-management/) that supports commission, booth rental, and more. By comparison, as an industry-agnostic solution, Square does not offer these same features. - ###### How does Mangomint help beauty businesses grow? Mangomint’s advanced features help beauty businesses boost appointments, reduce no-shows, increase client retention, and more. [Our login-free online booking](/features/online-booking/) makes it easy for clients to book on your website in just a few clicks, reducing drop off during the booking process. Automated appointment reminders help minimize no shows (and did we mention they’re free of charge)? Features like [automated marketing flows](/features/automated-flows/), [offers](/features/offers-and-discounts/), and [memberships](/features/memberships-and-packages/) help increase rebooking and client retention. - ###### How much does Mangomint cost? Are there hidden fees? Mangomint pricing starts at $165/month with optional add-on features available like [forms](https://www.mangomint.com/features/integrated-forms/), [phone calls & texting](https://www.mangomint.com/features/call-text-chat/), and [payroll processing](https://www.mangomint.com/features/payroll-processing/). With no hidden fees, you'll always know exactly what you're paying. Square offers a free solution for solo providers and team plans range from $29-69 per location, plus add-ons for email & SMS marketing, loyalty plans, and payroll. You can compare Mangomint plans on our [Pricing page](https://www.mangomint.com/pricing/). - ###### How does Mangomint’s system perform? Mangomint is fast and reliable: every interaction in Mangomint takes under 1 second and without outages. It’s also fully functional on both desktop and mobile, so you can run your business on-the-go. According to [The Salon Business](https://thesalonbusiness.com/boulevard-software-review/), Boulevard users have reported that the mobile app is “buggy” and includes several low ratings on iOS and Android. Have a question about using the software, set up, or ways to automate your business? Our support team responds in under 10-minutes (which is why we’ve ranked #1 for Customer Support by [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/mangomint/reviews) and [Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/) since 2022). - ###### How much does Mangomint cost? Mangomint’s software costs $120 per month + $10 per user. All Mangomint users get Express Booking, Virtual Waiting Room, Memberships, Forms, HIPAA compliance, Integrations (Mailchimp, Shopify, Webhooks), and Web Chat. No gatekeeping here! If you want to use our Phone, Payroll, or Marketing features, you can select these as optional add-ons. [Check out our Pricing page](/pricing/) for more information. - ###### Does Mangomint have any contracts or hidden fees? No. We don't do contracts or have hidden fees. Because we don't lock you into a contract, you're free to cancel any time, and you can take all your data with you. - ###### Can I try Mangomint for free before signing up? Yes. You can create a [free trial account](/trial/) to try Mangomint. You’ll get access to our features plus demo data to make it easy to see everything in action before you import your own data. When you’re ready to make the switch, our team will help get your business fully up-and-running with real human support. This is free for all businesses switching to Mangomint. - ###### What is the process to switch to Mangomint? All teams of 2+ providers receive a dedicated onboarding specialist who will work with you to build a step-by-step plan to switch. This is free service and takes some of the stress out of switching software. Many businesses who switch to Mangomint are up-and-running in as little as two weeks. Read about our onboarding process [here](/blog/switching-to-mangomint-without-any-downtime/). - ###### Can I transfer data from my old system into Mangomint? Yes. We can transfer clients, products, and gift cards, and in many cases additional things like notes, services, transaction and appointment history. Your dedicated onboarding specialist will work with you to map out what data can be migrated from your current software and help build a plan for anything that needs to be recreated. All for free. - ###### What customer support does Mangomint offer? Mangomint offers U.S.-based support via live chat on our website and in-app. Our support team is available 7 days a week and responds in 10 minutes or less. Oh, and our support is rated #1 on Capterra and G2 (not to brag). If you prefer self-guided support, we also offer resources via our [video library](/videos/) and [Learning Center](/learn/). - ###### Where can I find Mangomint reviews vs. other software? You can find reviews real businesses using Mangomint on [Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/p/187593/Mangomint/), [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/mangomint/reviews), and [Trustpilot](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mangomint.com). We’re proud to be the highest-rated hair salon and spa software with 4.9 stars on Capterra and G2. #### Explore Mangomint by business type... #### [Hair Salons](/solutions/hair-salon-software/) #### [Med Spas](/solutions/medical-spa-software/) #### [IV Therapy](/solutions/iv-therapy-software/) #### [Skincare Studios](/solutions/skincare-studio-software/) #### [Beauty Studios](/solutions/beauty-studio-software/) #### [Massage Studios](/solutions/massage-studio-software/) #### [Hair Removal](/solutions/hair-removal-studio-software/) #### [Tattoo & Piercing](/solutions/tattoo-piercing-studio-software/) #### [Nail Salons](/solutions/nail-salon-software/) #### [Barbershops](/solutions/barbershop-software/) #### [Wellness Centers](/solutions/wellness-center-software/) #### [Spas](/solutions/spa-software/) #### ...or learn more about our features Scheduling & Payments #### [Calendar & Scheduling](/features/scheduling/) #### [Payments & Point-of-Sale](/payments/) #### [Online Booking](/features/online-booking/) #### [Express Booking™](/features/express-booking/) #### [Mobile Apps](/features/mobile-apps/) Client Relationships #### [Client Management](/features/client-management/) #### [Phone](/features/phone/) #### [Memberships & Packages](/features/memberships-and-packages/) #### [Forms & Charting](/features/integrated-forms/) #### [Gift Cards](/features/gift-cards/) Marketing & Automation #### [Automated Flows](/features/automated-flows/) #### [Campaigns](/features/campaigns/) #### [Offers & Discounts](/features/offers-and-discounts/) #### [Virtual Waiting Room](/features/virtual-waiting-room/) Management #### [Retail & Inventory](/features/retail-and-inventory/) #### [Staff Management](/features/staff-management/) #### [Reporting](/features/reporting/) #### [Multi-Location](/features/multi-location/) #### [Payroll Processing](/features/payroll-processing/) #### [Integrations](/integrations/) See more ## Find out if Mangomint is right for you [Book a live demo](/demo/)[Try it now](/trial/)