Published 2026-10-21 · Source: the site's own software directory and fixes library — every price below carries its last verification date. Comparison prices were verified against vendor pages on the dates shown; anything older than 90 days is queued for re-verification in our stale-price pass.
Why med spas get their own page
Med spas don't buy "business software" — they buy a stack that has to survive a specific day: a provider mid-treatment who can't pick up the phone, a 9 a.m. filler appointment that no-shows at 8:55, a deposit that needs collecting without a front-desk chase, and a charting requirement generic salon tools don't meet. This page is the working stack: what to run for booking and records, then the automation layer that stops the revenue leaks the software itself doesn't fix.
Layer 1 — the booking/records engine (the actual comparisons)
Both comparisons are live in our directory with full pros/cons and FAQs. Prices are as-verified on the dates shown:
| Comparison | What it settles | As-verified pricing (checked 2026-10-21) |
|---|---|---|
| Boulevard vs Mangomint | Med-spa charting + reporting depth vs speed and ease of onboarding | Boulevard $199/mo Medspa tier · checked 2026-10-21 · Mangomint $120/location + $10/user · checked 2026-10-21 |
| Mangomint vs Vagaro | Per-user flat pricing vs entry price + marketplace discovery | Vagaro $30/mo single-bookable · checked 2026-10-21 · Mangomint $120/location + $10/user · checked 2026-10-21 |
| Fresha vs Booksy | Marketplace-fee model vs flat subscription — note: Fresha's "free" tier no longer exists | Fresha $19.95/mo solo + 20% new-client marketplace fee · checked 2026-10-21 · Booksy $29.99/mo + $20/user · checked 2026-10-21 |
| Zenoti vs Boulevard | Enterprise platform with an AI workforce vs published-price med-spa suite | Zenoti custom quote only · Boulevard $199/mo Medspa tier · checked 2026-10-21 |
| Prospyr vs Boulevard | All-in-one aesthetic EMR + AI CRM vs transparent published-price suite | Prospyr custom quote only · Boulevard $199/mo Medspa tier · checked 2026-10-26 |
One correction this pass turned up: "Fresha is free" is stale information still circulating widely — Fresha now charges $19.95/mo for a solo bookable ($14.95 per member for teams) on top of its 20% one-time fee on clients who find you through its marketplace (minimum $6 each) — all checked 2026-10-21. If you picked software on that old claim, re-run the math.
Layer 2 — the phone and front door (where most revenue actually leaks)
The software rarely causes the loss. The missed call during a treatment does. The fixes below are each self-contained — copy, configure, done:
| The leak | The fix |
|---|---|
| Calls missed mid-treatment, caller books a competitor | Text back every missed call automatically — plus the scripts that actually get answered |
| Basic questions eating front-desk hours | Route calls through a menu before a human picks up |
| What a phone-answering agent really costs | Every AI receptionist pricing model, verified — flat, per-minute, and per-call honest math |
| Website leads cooling while you're with a client | Reply to new leads within seconds and the med-spa nurture pipeline |
| Enquiries dying in Instagram DMs | Auto-reply to Instagram DMs |
Layer 3 — the calendar math (no-shows, deposits, waitlists)
| The leak | The fix |
|---|---|
| No-shows with no consequence | Automatic appointment reminders + a no-show policy you can copy and paste |
| Last-minute cancellations sitting empty | Waitlist automation — and for Mangomint shops, the platform-specific setup |
| Phone tag to book | A self-serve booking link and multi-provider calendar sharing |
| Two calendars, double bookings | Calendar sync that actually respects buffers |
| Consent paperwork at the chair | Intake forms before arrival + e-sign consent before the appointment |
Layer 4 — retention and reviews (the compounding layer)
| The leak | The fix |
|---|---|
| Past clients quietly lapsing | Reactivation campaigns and membership renewal reminders |
| Post-treatment check-ins nobody remembers | Automatic post-treatment follow-up |
| Review count stuck at 1 | Automated Google review requests + responding without it eating your evening |
| Referrals you can't attribute | Track who actually sends clients + birthday offers on autopilot |
| An incomplete Google Business Profile | The GBP checklist — print it and fill every blank |
What we won't claim
Two honest boundaries. First, prices move: every figure above was re-verified against the vendor's own pricing page on 2026-10-21, and the comparison pages carry the check date — when a number goes stale again, we re-verify rather than quietly edit. Second, we don't get paid by Boulevard, Mangomint, Vagaro, Fresha, Booksy, Zenoti, or anyone else listed here. If a cheaper or better option exists, that's what you'll see in the verdict.
Running a med spa in Flagler, Volusia, or St. Johns County? Pick a slot on the calendar — we'll map your actual stack against this page in the free audit.