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Studioloop vs Mangomint
The automation-focused platform for busy salons. Clean design with a higher starting price.
Flat pricing
Per location, cap at $249/mo
Branded app + loyalty
Built-in, not an add-on
No marketplace tax
No feature gating
The short version
“Mangomint is a well-designed salon platform with strong automation, but starts at $165/mo with paid add-ons for forms, charting, and payroll. StudioLoop includes everything at $99/mo.”
Feature by feature
How they compare
15 metrics that matter when choosing salon software. Every row shows what you get with Studioloop versus Mangomint.
Studioloop
Mangomint
Studioloop
$99/mo flat, per location. Price caps at $249/mo for 4+ locations. Every feature included.
Mangomint
$165/mo (Essentials), $245/mo (Standard), $375/mo (Unlimited). Per location. Paid add-ons for forms, payroll, etc.
Studioloop
Stripe-powered. Cards, wallets, and pay-later where available. Direct deposits to your bank.
Mangomint
Integrated payments: 2.45% + $0.15 (in-person), 2.90% + $0.20 (virtual). Card reader $100.
Studioloop
Embeddable widget with 6 themes. Guest-first booking (no login required). QR codes and link sharing.
Mangomint
Online booking with Express Booking feature.
Studioloop
No marketplace. Clients book through your channels only. No competitor listings inside the app.
Mangomint
No marketplace. Owned booking experience.
Studioloop
Configurable per service. Full prepay or percentage deposits. Card on file.
Mangomint
Prepayments and deposits supported in platform.
Studioloop
Card-on-file enforcement. Automated no-show and late cancellation fees.
Mangomint
Card on file enforcement. Cancellation policy tools.
Studioloop
Push notifications, email, and SMS reminders included in every plan, subject to fair use and anti-abuse protections.
Mangomint
Unlimited SMS and email notifications included in all plans.
Studioloop
Built-in loyalty program with points and tiers. Custom rewards. Branded app drives retention.
Mangomint
Automated communications and client retention tools.
Studioloop
Gift cards (email, SMS, print), service packages, and memberships. All included.
Mangomint
Memberships available on Standard and Unlimited plans.
Studioloop
Retail POS, inventory tracking, barcode scanning, and cash drawer management.
Mangomint
Salon POS features. Prominent for salon/spa hybrids.
Studioloop
Staff scheduling, roles, permissions, automated commissions. No per-staff fees.
Mangomint
Built for teams. Resource and room management for spas.
Studioloop
Multi-location with shared clients, central reporting, and a price cap at $249/mo total.
Mangomint
Per-location pricing. Multi-location support included.
Studioloop
Revenue analytics, staff performance, retention metrics, and booking insights.
Mangomint
Advanced reporting. A premium differentiator.
Studioloop
Stripe Connect, embeddable booking widget, QR codes. API access.
Mangomint
Shopify integration and custom APIs.
Studioloop
Free migration assistance. Full data export anytime. Email and chat support.
Mangomint
Free data import. Chat and email support.
Why salons switch
Common reasons salons move
to Studioloop
Higher starting price
Mangomint starts at $165/mo per location, 66% more than StudioLoop. For multiple locations, the gap widens further.
Paid add-ons for core features
Forms, charting, Connect, and payroll tools are paid add-ons on Mangomint. StudioLoop includes forms, commissions, and team tools.
Memberships only on higher tiers
Memberships require Mangomint Standard ($245/mo) or Unlimited. StudioLoop includes memberships, packages, and gift cards in every plan.
No branded client app
Mangomint focuses on the salon-side experience. StudioLoop includes a branded iOS app that keeps clients engaged with your brand.
Who it's for
Which one is right for you?
Mangomint is best for
Established salons and spas that prioritize automation, clean UX, and are comfortable with a higher price point plus add-on costs.
Studioloop is best for
Salons that want a clean, modern platform with all features included at a lower price point, plus a branded app and loyalty program.
Common questions
Studioloop vs Mangomint FAQ
Is Mangomint cheaper than StudioLoop?
No. Mangomint starts at $165/mo per location (Essentials) and goes up to $375/mo (Unlimited), plus paid add-ons. StudioLoop is $99/mo per location with every feature included.
Does Mangomint have a branded app?
Mangomint focuses on the salon management side with a clean web interface. It does not offer a branded consumer mobile app. StudioLoop includes a branded iOS app with loyalty built in.
Can I migrate from Mangomint to StudioLoop?
Yes. Mangomint supports client list export. StudioLoop offers free migration assistance to import your data.
Does Mangomint include unlimited messaging?
Yes, Mangomint includes unlimited SMS and email notifications in all plans, which is a strong point. StudioLoop includes push, email, and SMS in every plan under fair-use and anti-abuse protections.
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Flat-rate pricing. Every feature included. No marketplace. No per-staff fees. Free migration.
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