Square Appointments vs Mindbody
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software and The 11 Best Fitness Studio Management Software. Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
Mindbody ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #1) for Salon and spa owners managing appointments and clients / Boutique fitness studio owners managing classes, members, and billing. The most powerful and feature-complete platform for established fitness businesses.
At a glance
| Square Appointments | Mindbody | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software | #1 / The 11 Best Fitness Studio Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Best for | All-in-one booking & payments | Large or complex studios |
| Pricing | $$ ($0 to $99+/mo) | $$$$ ($159 to $699+/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | San Luis Obispo, USA |
| Founded | 2009 | 2001 |
Square Appointments
Flawlessly integrates booking and payments within a trusted, easy-to-use ecosystem.
squareup.com/us/en/appointmentsSee full entry in The 11 Best Salon & Spa Management Software
Mindbody
The most powerful and feature-complete platform for established fitness businesses.
www.mindbodyonline.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fitness Studio Management Software
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