You're probably asking the wrong question
Med spa owners shopping for booking software usually start with "which platform has the best scheduling?" That's the wrong place to begin.
The real question: what does it cost to run a complete med spa online? A client needs to find your practice, trust what they see, book a treatment, get a reminder, and have their visit tracked. That's not one tool. That's four or five, unless your platform covers all of it.
Price each piece separately and a mid-size med spa can spend $200 to $400 per month on software before seeing a single client.
This article breaks down what five platforms actually cost in 2026: Vagaro, Mangomint, Boulevard, GlossGenius, and IDKWebsites. Not the sticker price. The real number, after you add everything a med spa needs.
Why the advertised price is misleading
Most med spa tools sell scheduling. That's one layer. A complete client-facing setup looks like this:
| What you need | Why |
|---|---|
| A professional website clients can find on Google | Your online front door |
| Online booking for consultations and treatments | Scheduling |
| Client records with treatment history | Client management |
| Automated SMS and email reminders | Reduce no-shows |
| Bilingual support for Spanish-speaking clients | Communication |
Price those separately and the total for a solo aesthetic provider runs $120 to $300 per month. The booking platform is one line item.
One price. Everything included.
Website, booking, client management, and reminders for $59/mo. No add-ons, no surprise charges.
Vagaro: $78 to $163/mo in practice
Vagaro works across salons, spas, gyms, and wellness businesses. It has a consumer marketplace where clients discover providers through the Vagaro app.
Base price: ~$30/mo for a solo practitioner. $55-75/mo for 2-5 employees. $95+/mo for larger teams.
At $30/mo you get appointment booking, a Vagaro marketplace profile, email and SMS reminders, client visit history, payment processing, and a booking widget you can embed on another site.
What you don't get: a full custom website at your own domain, bilingual client communication, or detailed medical intake form management.
The website gap. Vagaro gives you a profile inside their app and an embeddable widget. It does not build you a professional website that ranks on Google. Most med spas on Vagaro maintain a separate Squarespace or WordPress site, then embed the widget. That's $23-33/mo on top.
Add a standalone CRM for detailed client intake ($25-50/mo) and you're looking at $78 to $163 per month.
Vagaro's marketplace is a real asset if you're in a dense area. Clients browsing the app may find you without searching Google. The tradeoff: your total keeps climbing once you add the website and client management layers Vagaro doesn't cover.
Mangomint: $188 to $278/mo in practice
Mangomint targets high-end salons and spas with multiple staff. Clean interface, strong team scheduling, premium client experience. Not built for solo practitioners.
Base price: ~$165/mo (Essential, up to 10 staff). ~$245/mo (Advanced, up to 20). $375+/mo (Enterprise).
Essential includes staff scheduling, a Mangomint-hosted booking page, automated reminders, client profiles, inventory management, and membership tools.
What's missing: a custom website, bilingual support, and medical consent form management.
The math for solo providers. Mangomint's $165/mo starting price is steep for a single-provider practice. You're paying for multi-staff scheduling and inventory features you won't use. Add a website ($23-33/mo) and the monthly total hits $188 to $278.
Mangomint makes sense for a practice with 3 to 10 staff. The feature set justifies the cost at that scale. For a solo injector or two-person practice, it's hard to justify compared to alternatives.
Your clients Google you before they book
Every platform in this comparison except IDKWebsites requires a separate website. That's an extra bill every month.
Boulevard: $198 to $258/mo in practice
Boulevard was built for salons and med spas that need strong intake forms and treatment record tools. If your practice handles Botox, fillers, or laser procedures with documented consent workflows, Boulevard's forms are better than most competitors.
Base price: ~$175/mo (Essentials, up to 5 staff). $225+/mo (Premier). $325+/mo (Prestige).
Essentials covers scheduling, branded self-booking, reminders, client profiles with treatment history, intake and consent forms, payment processing, and staff reporting.
Missing: a professional website, bilingual support, and marketplace discovery.
The consent form advantage. Boulevard handles consent documentation better than any other platform in this comparison. For med spas where every procedure requires signed consent and treatment records, this feature alone can justify the price.
Add a website ($23-33/mo) and you're at $198 to $258 per month. Boulevard makes sense for established practices with the volume to support $175+/mo before adding a website.
GlossGenius: $72 to $107/mo in practice
GlossGenius started in the beauty industry. Many solo injectors and aesthetic practitioners who came from salon work use it for its clean design and low starting price.
Base price: ~$24/mo (Standard). ~$48/mo (Gold).
Standard gives you booking, a GlossGenius-hosted mini-site, client reminders, and payment processing.
What's missing: a custom website on your own domain, medical records or treatment histories, consent form management, bilingual support, and anything designed for clinical workflows.
The med spa fit problem. GlossGenius was built for hair and beauty professionals. The intake forms aren't designed for medical consent. A med spa doing dermal fillers or laser treatments needs more documentation than GlossGenius provides.
Add a website ($23-33/mo) and a CRM for client records ($25-50/mo) and GlossGenius Standard runs $72 to $107 per month. Cheapest base price in this comparison, but the gap narrows fast once you add what a legitimate med spa requires.
IDKWebsites: $59/mo, period
IDKWebsites was built for service businesses that want one subscription instead of a stack. Website, booking, client management, and reminders in a single plan.
Price: $59/mo. No contracts.
That includes a professional website (live in 24 hours), online booking built into your site, a client dashboard with appointment history and notes, automated SMS and email reminders, bilingual support (English and Spanish), your own domain, and zero transaction fees.
No required add-ons. The $59 covers the full client-facing stack.
What it doesn't include: A consumer marketplace for discovery, medical consent form management, built-in point-of-sale processing, and inventory tracking.
A note for med spas. IDKWebsites fits aesthetic practices that primarily need a professional online presence and a clean booking system. If your practice requires structured medical consent workflows, evaluate whether the client notes dashboard handles your needs or whether you need a dedicated form tool alongside IDKWebsites.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Vagaro | Mangomint | Boulevard | GlossGenius | IDKWebsites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online booking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom website | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Client management | Strong | Strong | Strong | Basic | Dashboard |
| SMS + email reminders | Yes | Yes | Yes | Basic | Full automation |
| Consent form management | Basic | Basic | Strong | No | No |
| Bilingual support | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Marketplace discovery | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| No long-term contracts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Base price | ~$30 | ~$165 | ~$175 | ~$24 | $59 |
| + Website | +$23-33 | +$23-33 | +$23-33 | +$23-33 | $0 |
| + CRM | +$0-25 | +$0 | +$0 | +$25-50 | $0 |
| Realistic total | $53-138 | $188-278 | $198-258 | $72-107 | $59 |
The annual math
Monthly numbers are easy to shrug off. Annual totals are harder to ignore.
| Platform | Low estimate | High estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Vagaro + website | $636/yr | $1,656/yr |
| Mangomint + website | $2,256/yr | $3,336+/yr |
| Boulevard + website | $2,376/yr | $3,096/yr |
| GlossGenius + website + CRM | $864/yr | $1,284/yr |
| IDKWebsites (all included) | $708/yr | $708/yr |
Vagaro's solo plan is the closest in annual cost when paired with a minimal website. Add a CRM or extra client management tools and Vagaro's total passes IDKWebsites.
GlossGenius looks cheap at $24/mo. A med spa that needs a website and proper client records ends up in the same range or higher.
Mangomint and Boulevard are priced for multi-staff operations. A solo provider paying $175-250/mo before adding a website is paying for features they don't use.
Who should use what
Vagaro is a good fit if you want marketplace discovery and already have a separate website. The consumer app can bring in clients who wouldn't find you otherwise. Works well for practices with 2-5 staff.
Mangomint makes sense for established med spas with 3 to 10 staff who need premium scheduling features and have the revenue to support $165+/mo as a starting point.
Boulevard is the pick if medical consent documentation is a hard requirement. The intake form workflow is the best in this comparison, but you'll pay $175+/mo for it.
GlossGenius works for aesthetic providers who already have a website and clinical documentation handled separately. The $24/mo Standard plan is hard to beat for booking alone.
IDKWebsites is for med spas that want one bill covering website, booking, client dashboard, and reminders. Best fit if you're launching a new practice, serve Spanish-speaking clients, or don't want to maintain separate subscriptions. See our med spa industry page for details, or check the full pricing breakdown.
Your online presence is the hidden cost
For a med spa specifically, a weak online presence costs more than lost bookings. It costs trust.
A potential client evaluating a cosmetic treatment will look you up online before they call. They're checking your credentials, reading reviews, looking at your work, and deciding whether you're a professional practice or a side hustle. A Google Business Profile doesn't cover that. A Vagaro booking page doesn't cover that. A GlossGenius mini-site doesn't cover that.
A professional website with your treatments, credentials, client testimonials, and a clear booking path is the front door to your practice. Without it, you lose clients before they reach your booking system.
That website is a separate purchase on every platform in this comparison except IDKWebsites.
Frequently asked questions
Does IDKWebsites include booking for consultations and follow-up appointments?
Yes. Online booking is built into every plan. You set your services, availability, and appointment types. Clients book directly from your website. Automated confirmations and reminders go out immediately.
Can I bring my existing client list from Vagaro or another platform?
Yes. Most platforms allow client data export. IDKWebsites can import that data into your client dashboard. Your clients can start booking through your new site as soon as it goes live.
Does IDKWebsites support Spanish-speaking clients?
Yes. Your website, booking flow, and automated messages work in both English and Spanish. Built into the base plan at no extra cost.
Does IDKWebsites handle medical consent forms?
IDKWebsites includes client notes and appointment history. It is not a dedicated clinical documentation system. Med spas with structured consent workflows should evaluate whether the notes feature covers their needs or if a separate form tool is needed.
How long does it take to go live?
24 hours. You provide your services, treatment info, and credentials. The platform generates a professional website ready for clients to find and book.
Is $59/mo the same for solo and multi-provider practices?
The $59/mo Starter plan is designed for solo practitioners and small service businesses. Contact us for pricing on multiple providers or locations.
What happens if I cancel?
No long-term contracts. Cancel month to month. We recommend connecting your own domain from the start so you retain full ownership regardless of platform.
