Last Updated on October 7, 2026 by Ewen Finser
In my experience working with spa software I have dealt with a lot of glitches and limitations, not just for myself as the employee but for our customers.
Boulevard was introduced as a new option in 2016, and Mangomint the year after. And industry chatter seems to think both solutions have a substantial leg up on previous competitors. But how do they compare?
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Mangomint vs. Boulevard? The Short Answer
Mangomint is ideal for solopreneurs or tightly-run teams who want sleek scheduling and a modern interface, while Boulevard is better suited to salons and medspas that want to scale and need a deeper set of tools for client management, marketing, reporting, and front-desk operations.
Quick Rundown: The Main Differences Between Mangomint and Boulevard
Category | Mangomint | Boulevard |
|---|---|---|
Best fit | Solopreneurs or tightly-run teams seeking a sleek, modern interface and streamlined scheduling. | Growing salons and medspas that want a more robust client experience, advanced marketing, reporting, and front-desk tools. |
Referrals, memberships, loyalty | Memberships are included, along with tools for recurring revenue and client retention. | Offers memberships plus built-in loyalty and automated referral tools. |
Automation & UX | Clean interface with smart automations like Express Booking and auto-confirmation. | Pairs a polished interface with Precision Scheduling, marketing automation, deeper reporting, and AI Receptionist support. |
Compliance & intake | Supports HIPAA with a signed BAA and includes customizable forms and charting. | Supports HIPAA plus Forms & Charts, a dedicated Clinical profile, and integrated ePrescribe for eligible clinical businesses. |
Scheduling capabilities | Flexible scheduling with Express Booking and tools for managing availability efficiently. | Precision Scheduling with strong tools for more complex or growing operations. |
Boulevard was built for real stylists, salon, and spa owners. It handles booking, checkout, and smart scheduling the way busy salons actually work. It even handles marketing, from rebooking reminders to targeted emails and texts, plus it fills open spots with waitlist requests, without the scrambling.
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What Differentiates Boulevard from Mangomint: Top 7 Comparisons
So, how do these two compare side-by-side?
#1: User Interface
One of the things I noticed right away was that Boulevard was intuitive, and I was able to seamlessly complete to-do lists day in and day out. It felt like everything I needed was exactly where I expected it to be, and nothing was difficult to find.
I later realized that the founders worked in salons and they developed tech based on real-world frustrations. That was why all of my normal frustrations weren’t there. It was built by insiders who knew exactly what made alternative salon and spa software so frustrating, and they fixed it.
I didn’t dislike Mangomint by any means. It has a sleek, modern design that’s very user-friendly. It just felt like Mangomint was built for salons while Boulevard was built by salons.
#2: Tools
With Boulevard, you get an all-in-one tool, a single place where you can access scheduling, POS, marketing, inventory, and reporting all in one. The Front Desk View gives staff a clear picture of the day’s appointments and where each client is in the visit, from arrival through active appointments and checkout. With Reporting 2.0, you get access to all your business insights in one place.
I love that the client data can actually be used to improve client retention and sales. Precision Scheduling recommends appointment times designed to make better use of provider availability and reduce gaps in the calendar, while Boulevard can also control the order of services within multi-service appointments. There is also a lot of flexibility around marketing and communication within the platform.
Boulevard has expanded its automation tools even further with Beau, its AI Receptionist, which can answer calls, help clients book, answer common questions, and capture leads 24/7.
Mangomint offers things like open data ownership with no contracts, smart automations, and the ability to integrate with any other platform. It has a robust marketing suite that I think would be super helpful for businesses that need a little boost in that department, but don’t necessarily have the budget.
Express Booking makes it easy for clients to book appointments, and the Intelligent Waitlist helps stylists fill their calendars. The Automated Flow allows for personalized emails and messages sent on an automatic schedule. And these are all included in Mangomint’s core plan.
#3: Price and Availability
The pricing models are pretty different in 2026. Mangomint now has one core plan at $120 per month per location plus $10 per user ($130 total), with Phone, Marketing, and Payroll available as optional add-ons.
Mangomint can now be used by solo providers (a one-person account would cost $130 per month) although Mangomint itself says the platform is primarily built with multi-provider businesses in mind. Boulevard is similarly better suited to growing salons and multi-provider teams and is not currently designed specifically for sole proprietors.
Boulevard gives growing businesses several plan levels to choose from, so you can move into more advanced functionality as your operation becomes more complex. The Essentials salon and spa plan normally starts at $176 per month per location when billed annually.
#4: High-Touch Support
A lot of companies hesitate to change software even if they are deeply unhappy with their current provider because the onboarding process can be a nightmare. It takes a lot both emotionally and operationally to shift to a new platform that employees and customers have to familiarize themselves with.
Mangomint does a lot for onboarding. In fact, if you read reviews, that’s one of the best things they have to offer. It provides free onboarding and data transfer, and its U.S.-based live chat support is available seven days a week. Mangomint also reports that its support is ranked #1 on Capterra and G2.
Boulevard also does a lot to offer high-touch onboarding. Each business works with an Onboarding Specialist who acts as a project manager throughout the transition, meets with you regularly, helps configure the platform, coordinates data migration when applicable, and guides your team through training. Boulevard Academy also provides role-based, on-demand training for owners, front-desk staff, and service providers.
#5: Checkout and Features
When you look into the features in closer detail, they look almost exactly the same. Both platforms offer tools that reduce the amount of front-desk work required, but they approach checkout a little differently. Boulevard Duo lets clients check themselves in on an iPad, complete forms, and handle payment and gratuity at checkout. Boulevard also has a Professional mobile app that lets service providers manage appointments, client information, charting, and checkout on the go. The platform also allows businesses to offer BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later).
Mangomint takes self-service a step further with Client Self Checkout. Staff can text the client a checkout link, and the client can review the sale, add a tip, pay, and view their receipt directly from their own phone. Clients can also cancel or reschedule their own appointments through the client portal when the business enables that option.
For lean teams, I like Mangomint’s phone-based self-checkout. But Boulevard’s Duo setup feels more aligned with the polished, guided client experience that makes the platform stand out overall, especially for businesses that still want a strong front-desk presence.
#6: Integrations
Both platforms offer useful integrations, and Mangomint’s 2026 pricing update includes its integrations at no additional Mangomint fee. Its current integrations include Shopify, Mailchimp, Webhooks, Doxy.me, and Docovia, although third-party services may still charge their own subscription fees.
Boulevard has a broader integration ecosystem, with options including Shopify, QuickBooks Online, Reserve with Google, Facebook and Instagram Book Now, Zapier, Vish, OPERA, and more. Availability and pricing can vary by integration.
If you mainly need a streamlined set of integrations with tools like Shopify or Mailchimp, Mangomint covers the essentials well. Boulevard gets my pick here for the broader range of ways you can connect the platform with the rest of your business tech stack.
#7: Modern Interface
Boulevard’s interface was polished and professional without feeling cold or overly minimal. You can tell it was designed by people who have actually worked in salons—the interface reflects real-world priorities: quick access to key functions, clear visual hierarchy, and just the right amount of emphasis where it matters (like booking, notifications, or unread messages).
Mangomint also has a very modern and polished interface, but I personally found Boulevard easier to navigate. With Mangomint, I sometimes spent more time looking for the feature I needed, while Boulevard felt more intuitive from the start. Boulevard strikes a better balance: it looks good and works well, which makes it easier to stay focused on your actual job.
Summing Up
Boulevard supports every touchpoint: before, during, and after the appointment, with tools that feel particularly cohesive across booking, Front Desk, client communication, checkout, marketing, and follow-up. Mangomint now covers many of those same core functions, including self-checkout, tipping, and client rescheduling.
If your business prioritizes sleek design, straightforward pricing, self-service tools, and time-saving automations, Mangomint is an excellent choice. But if you want a more complete client experience, deeper front-desk and reporting tools, advanced marketing and automation, or a platform that can support increasingly complex operations as you grow, Boulevard is my overall pick.
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