Question 1

How much cheaper is SupaDay than Mindbody?

Accepted Answer

SupaDay Grow caps at $99/mo for 10 staff. Mindbody Starter is ~$129-159/mo for basic features, and marketing campaigns require the Ultimate plan at ~$499/mo. You could save thousands per year.

Question 2

Does Mindbody require a contract?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mindbody requires a 12-month minimum contract. SupaDay has no contracts — cancel anytime.

Question 3

Does Mindbody take a cut of my bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mindbody charges a 20% commission (capped at $30) on the first purchase from new clients acquired through the Mindbody marketplace app. SupaDay never takes a cut of your bookings.

Question 4

Does Mindbody have a walk-in turn tracker?

Accepted Answer

No. Mindbody does not offer a walk-in turn tracker or QR code check-in. SupaDay includes both on the Grow plan.

Question 5

Does Mindbody include a website builder?

Accepted Answer

No. Mindbody only offers embeddable booking widgets. Most Mindbody users pay $2,000-5,000+ to have an agency build their salon website. SupaDay includes a website builder with 20 templates on the Business plan.

Question 6

Is Mindbody better for salons or gyms?

Accepted Answer

Mindbody was originally built for fitness studios and gyms (Booker is their salon product). SupaDay is purpose-built for salons, spas, and beauty professionals with features like turn tracking, commission reports, and walk-in queue management.

Question 7

Does Mindbody offer a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Mindbody typically requires a demo with their sales team before you can access the platform. SupaDay offers a 30-day free trial with full access — no credit card, no sales call.

Question 8

How much does Mindbody charge for marketing campaigns?

Accepted Answer

Marketing campaigns (email and SMS automation) require the Ultimate plan at ~$499/mo. SupaDay includes marketing campaigns on the Business plan at $149/mo.

	SupaDay	Mindbody
Starting price	$14/user/mo (Grow)	~$129-159/mo (Starter)
Team of 5	~$70/mo	~$129-159/mo
Team of 10	$99/mo (cap)	~$129-159/mo
Unlimited staff	$149/mo max (Business)	~$259-699/mo
Multi-location	Included on Business	Full price per location
Website	Included on Business	Not included ($2K-5K+ agency)
Free trial	30 days	Demo required
Contract	None	12-month minimum

Feature	SupaDay	Mindbody
Online booking
Calendar & scheduling
POS checkout
Walk-in turn tracker
QR code check-in
SMS reminders included		Marketing SMS on Ultimate+ only (~$499/mo)
Website builder		Widgets only; need separate site ($2K-5K+ agency)
Commission tracking		Accelerate+ only (~$259/mo)
Marketing campaigns		Ultimate+ only (~$499/mo)
Reviews & reputation		Requires third-party integration
Multi-location management		Full price per location
Audit trail
No marketplace commission		20% on new marketplace clients (cap $30)
No contract required		12-month minimum contract
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