US comparison · reviewed September 21, 2026
Strandly vs Mangomint
A salon and spa platform with a base subscription plus per-user pricing.
The short version
Mangomint offers a broader operating system for a salon team. Strandly targets a smaller set of connected stylist tasks at a per-stylist price. Compare your team size and required phone, marketing or payroll tools before choosing.
| Cost | Strandly | Mangomint |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | $29/month per stylist | $120/month base plus $10 per user |
| Priced per | Per stylist: one is $29; three are $87/month | Base plus users; additional locations and optional services affect the total |
| Commission / new-client fees | No Strandly marketplace or service commission | No marketplace acquisition fee listed on the pricing page |
| Card processing | Stripe card processing fees apply separately; check your connected account’s rates | Payment processing is separate; confirm rates for your business |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card required | Free trial advertised |
Public pricing checked September 21. Authenticated trial tasks were performed September 18 with synthetic records. Prices exclude tax unless stated. Verify your current offer and complete costs before choosing.
Where Mangomint shines
- Forms/charting, memberships, inventory and staff tools are part of its core platform.
- Phone, marketing and payroll are available as optional services.
Where Strandly is different
- At three users the published base formula is $150/month; three Strandly stylists cost $87. Those prices cover different feature sets.
- Strandly has no payroll, inventory or integrated business phone. Its focus is client history, reviewed service agreements, payment and rebooking.
What Strandly does not include
- Waitlist notifications are sent by staff; automatic matching and offers are not included.
- Consultation quotes support a specific visit; general intake forms and signed waivers are not included.
- The full appointment duration is reserved. Booking another client inside processing time and two-way external calendar sync are not supported.
- Tap to Pay, card-reader hardware, payroll, inventory and memberships are not included.
- History import supports notes, formulas and past visits. Photos transfer separately; a complete client-history export is not yet available.
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Frequently asked
Did we try Mangomint’s working interface?
Yes. In a trial, we saved notes, changed a bill, recorded a demo cash checkout and arranged a return visit. That does not establish live payment or notification reliability.
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