Mangomint vs. Vagaro

Mangomint is the #1 rated salon & spa software by Capterra and G2. Here's why it might be the right choice for you.

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Great for

Growing teams needing premium features and functionality

Solopreneurs or small teams on a budget with basic operational needs

Top Features

Premium design and usability. Optimized for speed and efficiency

Wide variety of features, but slow and lacking refinement

Support

U.S. based team with deep expertise. Fully staffed, responding in under 10 minutes

Hard-to-reach, outsourced call center team

Bottom Line

Premium features to actually make you more profit, rated #1 for Ease of Use by G2

Lots of features for a cheap price but with unreliable functionality

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Want a deeper dive?

Here's how Mangomint & Vagaro compare based on real user feedback.

Mangomint

Vagaro

Overall rating

Capterra:4.9

G2:4.9

Capterra:4.7

G2:4.6

Ease of use

Capterra:4.9

Capterra:4.6

Customer service

Capterra:5.0

Capterra:4.6

Pricing

Starting at $165-average $245 per month
Starting at $30-average $120 per month

Processing fees

In person: 2.45% + 15¢/transaction Virtual: 2.90% + 20¢/transaction
In person: 2.2% + 19¢/transaction Virtual: 3.5% + 15¢/transaction

Contracts

No contracts & open data ownership-available to you anytimeNo contracts. Open data ownership.
No contracts. Vagaro maintains your client data via required client loginsNo contracts. Vagaro maintains your data.

Getting started

Free data transfer. Dedicated manager assigned for 1:1 sessions, plus access to Learning CenterFree data transfer. 1:1 onboarding manager.
Free data transfer. Predominantly self-guided set-up through webinars and online coursesFree data transfer. Self-guided set-up.

Don't just take our word for it

Hear from real Mangomint customers why they made the switch

  • [Mangomint] is extremely intuitive, fast, reliable and totally user friendly. Their online booking allows clients to book straight from your website - making booking easy and streamlined (getting you more appointments)

    Emily D. via Capterraformer Vagaro user who switched to Mangomint
  • [Mangomint] transferred all my data from the past 2 years in literally a day. Their customer service and system is amazing. My clients think it's so much easier than the system I was using before.

    Martina C., Owner of Martina Caruso Makeup and Hair,former Vagaro User who switched to Mangomint

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How does Mangomint’s online booking compare to Vagaro’s?

    Mangomint offers login-free online booking that embeds directly on your website, meaning clients never have to leave your website to book with you. Vagaro requires clients to login to their platform in order to book an appointment—whether they are booking via your website or through Vagaro’s marketplace.

    You can learn more on our Online Booking page (and see how good it looks).

  • How does the system perform?

    Many customers come to us because they’re frustrated with glitches on client booking and the backend of their current software. Mangomint is fast and reliable: every interaction in Mangomint takes under 1 second and without outages.

    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’re rated #1 for Customer Support by G2 and Capterra for 2025).

  • How much does Mangomint cost? Are there hidden fees?

    Mangomint pricing starts at $165/month vs. Vagaro’s plans starting at $30/month. Mangomint also offers add-on features available like forms, two-way texting, and payroll processing, but we tell you all of this upfront (no hidden fees!). You can compare plans on our Pricing page.

  • Can I try Mangomint before signing up?

    Yes! If you’re considering Mangomint, we recommend trying us out with a free demo account to see firsthand how our features compare. You can also schedule a demo with one of our product experts.

  • What does onboarding and support look like for Mangomint?

    When you’re ready to make the switch, you’ll be connected with a dedicated manager available to you via phone and video chat and will help create a personalized checklist for getting your business up-and-running in Mangomint. By comparison, Vagaro offers onboarding via webinars and courses on their website.

    Have a question outside of business hours? Don’t worry. Human support is available to you 7 days a week, 365.

  • How does data migration to Mangomint work?

    Our team handles data migration from your previous booking system for free, and your dedicated manager will map out exactly what data can be migrated, plus help build a plan for anything that needs to be recreated.

    In most cases, we can transfer your client list, products, and gifts cards. Depending on the circumstances, we may also be able to transfer notes, services, transaction and appointment history, and future appointments. If you’re currently using Vagaro and making the switch, we can also transfer your marketing list.

...or learn more about our features

Scheduling & Payments

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Calendar & Scheduling

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Payments & Point-of-Sale

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Online Booking

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Express Booking™

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Mobile Apps

Client Relationships

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Client Management

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Two-Way Texting

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Memberships & Packages

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Forms & Charting

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Gift Cards

Marketing & Automation

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Automated Flows

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Campaigns

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Offers & Discounts

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Virtual Waiting Room

Management

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Retail & Inventory

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Staff Management

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Reporting

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Multi-Location

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Payroll Processing

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