Top 7 StyleSeat Competitors

Top 7 StyleSeat Competitors

What do salons and spas have in common? Turns out quite a lot. They primarily operate on a pre-booked schedule. They rely heavily on specialized software. They need to maintain detailed client records.  I used to think StyleSeat was the go-to booking and calendar management software solution to solve all these problems because of their … Read more

Square vs. Boulevard

Square vs. Boulevard

As a spa or salon, you have several options for booking platforms, but you have equally high options for other aspects of managing your business, like POS, ecommerce, marketing, and so forth.  So where do you even start?  Let’s look at Square, a highly competitive option in terms of price used by a lot of … Read more

Booksy vs. Boulevard

Booksy vs. Boulevard

Today I’m reviewing Booksy vs. Boulevard, based on professional needs, size, and preferences. Both Booksy and Boulevard are subscription-based services that offer things like appointment reminders, marketing messages, and, in some cases, comprehensive front desk features, communication tools, and report generation. I’m going to compare Booksy vs. Boulevard for businesses considering some of top business … Read more

Top Fresha Alternatives

Top Fresha Alternatives

If you have struggled with things like clunky layouts, limited marketing tools, or other issues with Fresha, there are a lot of alternatives that can be a better fit for your business. Finding the right one for you can be a challenge, so I’ve broken down some of the top Fresha Alternatives for you here! … Read more

Mangomint Review

mangomint review

Mangomint is a salon and spa management software that focuses on online booking, appointments, client management, and marketing automation. It has tools to help you manage your staff and inventory, with report generation too.  But does it really meet expectations? I decided to find out when my salon made the switch.  Calendar The calendar function … Read more

Top Booksy Alternatives

Top Booksy Alternatives

Booksy is an easy-to-use platform for anyone who wants inexpensive booking reminders, quick text options with clients, and a profile on a third-party marketplace. But if you’ve ever used Booksy, you’ve probably run into a lot of issues like bad customer service, inflexible features, and problems with the app in general.  So I’m going to … Read more

Best Barbershop Software Worth Trying

Best Barbershop Software

Figuring out the right barbershop software can be frustrating. There are so many options out there, with features that feel similar enough that you don’t really notice the difference… at least not until you realize you’re missing something you need.  I’ve tried a lot of software, ranging from simple booking software to more comprehensive business … Read more

Top GlossGenius Alternatives

Top GlossGenius Alternatives

GlossGenius is an all-in-one booking solution. The software is mainly designed for processing payments and bookings for beauty and wellness professionals, and while it says all-in-one, there’s never one true “one size fits all” software that works for every business. GlossGenius might be missing some features that your business needs. If so, I have some … Read more

Fresha vs Boulevard Compared

Fresha vs Boulevard

Fresha is software for salons and spas, with simple, flexible booking options. Boulevard is an all-in-one tool: Scheduling, POS, marketing, inventory, reporting, and more. It is suitable for med spas, salons, nail salons, barbershops, and other scaling businesses. If you’re trying to choose between them, you might already be knee-deep in feature lists and pricing … Read more

Boulevard vs Mindbody Comparison

If you are looking for an all-in-one medspa, wellness, or salon software option, chances are two names have come up: Boulevard or Mindbody. Both platforms give you similar options for payments, booking, and marketing, but while they might have the same offerings, these offerings look very different side by side. So how do they compare? … Read more

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