MassageBook vs. Mindbody: Why Massage Therapists Choose Us

Even the most talented massage therapists need more than great technique to run a successful practice. Choosing the right software to support your needs is critical, but there are so many options out there, like MassageBook and Mindbody.

When it comes down to it, MassageBook’s platform is best for the independent massage therapist. Our software is uniquely suited to the needs of massage practitioners—we’ll take care of the busywork, so you can take care of the bodywork.

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MassageBook vs. Mindbody: How Do They Compare?

Built for Massage Therapists
Price Point
SOAP Notes
Social Media Integrations

Built for Massage Therapists

  • MassageBook Built by massage therapists, for massage therapists
  • Mindbody Serves more general fitness and wellness businesses

While having many features in your massage business software may seem like a bonus, they actually only help if they’re applicable to your small business. Although Mindbody does serve massage practices, its platform comes with many tools your massage business will likely never touch, as they work with many types of fitness and wellness businesses.

MassageBook, on the other hand, was originally built by a massage therapist specifically for massage therapists. Practice confidently, knowing that all of our features are tailored to support your massage business’s unique needs.

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Price Point

  • MassageBook Pricing starts at $20/month
  • Mindbody Pricing starts at $99/month

When you’re an independent massage therapist or solo practitioner, you’re likely running on a thin margin. Mindbody’s solutions start at $99/month, and they offer enterprise-level functionality better suited to larger massage practices, multi-location clinics, and even massage chains. Smaller practices may not need all of Mindbody’s features and may even experience difficulties getting everything configured, making it hard to justify the high monthly cost.

MassageBook starts at $20/month and offers discounts for members of the AMTA and ABMP, making it much more affordable. Our tools also don’t require any previous software experience, making them easy to use. And, our top-rated support team and onboarding team will assist all users with getting started.

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SOAP Notes

  • MassageBook Professional, robust SOAP note documentation
  • Mindbody Offers SOAP notes at a more basic level

Thorough client records are essential for remembering crucial details about clients to provide stellar massage experiences. Mindbody offers basic SOAP notes for you to make notes about your client interactions. However, this feature is not available to all customers and is only accessible with certain software packages.

MassageBook’s SOAP notes make it easy to say goodbye to paper. Our digital SOAP notes are simple, effective, and seamlessly tied to client appointment records, giving you a full historical view of your clients’ appointments. Plus, we offer customizable intake forms and an annotatable anatomical drawing for you to take your notes on directly.

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Social Media Integrations

  • MassageBook Integrations with Facebook and Instagram
  • Mindbody Limited social media capabilities

Increasingly, massage therapists are turning to social media platforms to attract new clients and retain existing clients. Mindbody allows you to collect new email and text subscribers from your social media pages, but offers minimal additional social media capabilities.

MassageBook directly integrates with Facebook and Instagram to turn your page visitors into paying clients. Our software enables you to showcase your top services directly on your Facebook page and add booking buttons to your Instagram profile. Quickly see how many appointments and how much income you’re generating from your social channels to track marketing success.

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MassageBook vs. Mindbody: FAQs

Who are the typical users of MassageBook vs. Mindbody?

MassageBook’s typical users are freelance massage therapists and small massage businesses. However, larger clinics and wellness centers also find success with MassageBook’s software.

Mindbody’s typical users are businesses across the fitness and wellness sector, including gyms, yoga studios, salons, and spas. These businesses range from small to large.

What makes MassageBook easier to use than Mindbody?

MassageBook is purpose-built for massage therapists and doesn’t require previous software experience. Our software has an easy learning curve and a simple implementation process. We provide a streamlined experience by focusing on meeting massage therapists’ core needs and making booking straightforward for your clients.

What are MassageBook’s key capabilities?

MassageBook’s key features include in-office and online scheduling and booking, an all-in-one website builder, marketing tools to attract clients and increase repeat visits, SOAP notes that simplify intake and client documentation, and membership management tools for reliable income sources.

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What type of support is available with MassageBook?

MassageBook offers support via phone, email, live chat, and mobile app.

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Hear From MassageBook’s Happy Customers

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Kimo Williams
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Prior to MassageBook I had been looking for a software to run all the components of my practice

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Health Impact

I'm over the moon pleased with how easy and convenient it is

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