Mindbody alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mindbody: expensive compared with standalone booking tools, and higher tiers are quote-only through sales. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mindbody, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Fresha currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	SimplyBook.me	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	62.6
2	Square Appointments	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	57.2

1. SimplyBook.meTop pick
Best for: Service businesses that want booking plus add-ons like memberships, POS and classes
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Mindbody
Class bookings and memberships as modules, with a free tier to start.
Pros
Large library of optional feature modules
Choice of data location
HIPAA and SSO available on higher tiers
Cons
Free plan has a low monthly booking cap
Module system makes plan choice confusing
Admin interface has a steep learning curve
Visit SimplyBook.me Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is SimplyBook.me a good Mindbody alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, forever free
Checked Oct 25, 2026simplybook.me(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
14 days, no credit card
Checked Oct 25, 2026simplybook.me(opens source in a new tab)
Data location
Selectable (UK, US, AU and more)
Checked Oct 25, 2026simplybook.me(opens source in a new tab)
Admin app
iOS and Android
Checked Oct 25, 2026simplybook.me(opens source in a new tab)
2. Square Appointments
Best for: Salons and appointment-based shops that also take in-person payments with Square
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Mindbody
Class bookings and payments without a large monthly fee.
Pros
No monthly fee on the Free plan
Booking, payments and POS in one system
No-show fees and deposits on paid plans
Cons
Revenue comes from processing fees, so you're tied to Square payments
Many staff and resource features need a paid plan per location
Less suited to meeting-style scheduling
Visit Square Appointments Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Square Appointments a good Mindbody alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, no monthly subscription
Checked Oct 25, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
Paid plans
$49 or $149 per location/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
30 days on paid plans
Checked Oct 25, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
In-person card rate
From 2.4% + 15¢
Checked Oct 25, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Mindbody alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Mindbody alternative for most people

Fresha

Lower entry price for salons and spas, with its own marketplace.

Best Mindbody alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

SimplyBook.me

Class bookings and memberships as modules, with a free tier to start.

Best Mindbody alternative for iPhone and Android

Trafft

Simpler all-in-one booking for smaller studios at lower cost.

Best Mindbody alternative for working in the browser

Square Appointments

Class bookings and payments without a large monthly fee.

Mindbody alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mindbody?

Fresha ranks first right now. Lower entry price for salons and spas, with its own marketplace. SimplyBook.me and Trafft follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Mindbody?

Yes. SimplyBook.me (free plan + paid) and Square Appointments (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mindbody?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Mindbody?

The complaints we hear most: expensive compared with standalone booking tools; higher tiers are quote-only through sales; setup and training take real time.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Mindbody, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.