# Mindbody, Phorest Salon Software vs ABC Glofox Comparison

| | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 515 | 30 | 145 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (84.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (96.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (91.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $99.00 Per Month | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Mindbody

Pros:
- Ease of Use (54 reviews)
- Customer Support (37 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Usability (26 reviews)
- Missing Features (24 reviews)

### Phorest Salon Software

**Not enough data**

### ABC Glofox

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Setup Ease (4 reviews)

Cons:
- App Issues (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.9 (407 reviews) | 8.3 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (102 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.6 (416 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (102 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.8 (235 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.3 (219 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (80 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (372 reviews) | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (101 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.3 (213 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (82 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.5 (406 reviews) | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 8.4 (93 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Mindbody

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Starting at $99.00 Per Month

Description: Get your business running with booking, payments, reporting, and more.

Key Features:
- Business management tools
- Integrated payments
- Branded website booking widgets

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/mindbody/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Phorest Salon Software

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ABC Glofox

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Personal Training

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mindbody** | 7.4/10 | 54 |
| **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **ABC Glofox** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Administration

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Website Builder** | 6.7 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Tools** | 7.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Gateway** | 8.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | 7.5 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | 7.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Training Tools

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workout Planning** | 6.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Goal Tracking** | 6.5 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | 8.7 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Nutrition Tools** | 5.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Personal Training

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Spa and Salon Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mindbody** | 7.2/10 | 28 |
| **Phorest Salon Software** | 7.0/10 | 5 |
| **ABC Glofox** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Administration - Spa Management

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Management** | 7.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Sales** | 7.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | 7.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing - Spa Management

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Membership** | 7.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Review** | 6.6 (19 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Campaigns** | 6.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Guest Experience - Spa Management

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | 6.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Trends** | 6.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Gym Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mindbody** | 6.9/10 | 67 |
| **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **ABC Glofox** | 8.0/10 | 54 |

#### Billing & Revenue - Gym Management

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Collections** | 7.6 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 
| **Merchandise Sales** | 7.5 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing** | 6.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Gym Management

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 6.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 6.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 6.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Facility Management - Gym Management

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling & Reservations** | 8.3 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (44 reviews) | 
| **Payroll** | 6.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (12 reviews) | 

#### Data & Reporting - Gym Management

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Collection** | 8.1 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **Reports & Dashboards** | 8.1 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (43 reviews) | 

#### Membership - Gym Management

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Contract Creation** | 6.6 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 
| **Lead Management** | 5.9 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Online Member Portal** | 7.4 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (43 reviews) | 
| **Performance Tracking** | 5.6 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (25 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Tools** | 6.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (29 reviews) | 

### Online Appointment Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mindbody** | 6.7/10 | 57 |
| **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **ABC Glofox** | N/A | N/A |

#### Notifications

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Confirmations & Reminders** | 7.8 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Appointment Follow-Up** | 7.5 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling Notifications** | 7.6 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Settings

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Zone Detection** | 7.5 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Availability Settings** | 7.6 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Blocked Time Settings** | 7.5 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | 7.3 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Links** | 7.2 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi- Calendar Integration** | 6.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Integration** | 7.2 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Acceptance** | 7.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | 5.4 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication** | 6.2 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 5.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 5.2 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 5.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | 5.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 5.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 6.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 6.6 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Studio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mindbody** | 7.1/10 | 49 |
| **Phorest Salon Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **ABC Glofox** | 8.3/10 | 6 |

#### Business Management

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Staff Management** | 7.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payroll** | 7.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | 7.6 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Billing and Invoicing** | 7.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Class Management

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portals** | 7.3 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | 7.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Communications** | 6.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recitals and Events** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Client Manangement

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalization** | 7.1 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | 6.8 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Student Profiles** | 7.4 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Marketing Platforms** | 6.5 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Point of Sale (POS) Systems** | 7.1 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Mindbody (5):** [Spa and Salon Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spa-and-salon-management), [Personal Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/personal-training), [Gym Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gym-management), [Online Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-appointment-scheduling), [Studio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/studio-management)

**Unique to Phorest Salon Software (1):** [Spa and Salon Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spa-and-salon-management)

**Unique to ABC Glofox (2):** [Gym Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gym-management), [Studio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/studio-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Mindbody | Phorest Salon Software | ABC Glofox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 84.5% | 96.6% | 91.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 11.5% | 3.4% | 7.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.0% | 0% | 1.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Mindbody

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 61.4%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.3%
- **Cosmetics:** 2.8%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Performing Arts:** 2.0%
- **Sports:** 2.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Entertainment:** 1.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.3%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 1.3%
- **Other:** 19.9%

#### Phorest Salon Software

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 27.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 27.6%
- **Cosmetics:** 13.8%
- **Retail:** 10.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Hospitality:** 3.4%
- **Facilities Services:** 3.4%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.4%
- **Computer Software:** 3.4%
- **Accounting:** 3.4%

#### ABC Glofox

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 82.8%
- **Sports:** 11.2%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 1.5%
- **Hospitality:** 1.5%
- **Entertainment:** 1.5%
- **Recreational Facilities and Services:** 0.7%
- **Program Development:** 0.7%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Mindbody

- [Vagaro](https://www.g2.com/products/vagaro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [WellnessLiving](https://www.g2.com/products/wellnessliving/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (197 reviews)
- [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews)
- [PushPress](https://www.g2.com/products/pushpress/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (196 reviews)
- [TeamUp](https://www.g2.com/products/teamup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [Wodify](https://www.g2.com/products/wodify/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (182 reviews)
- [Pike13](https://www.g2.com/products/pike13/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (48 reviews)
- [Zen Planner](https://www.g2.com/products/zen-planner/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (101 reviews)
- [Zenoti](https://www.g2.com/products/zenoti/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (278 reviews)
- [Virtuagym](https://www.g2.com/products/virtuagym/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)

### Alternatives to Phorest Salon Software

- [Vagaro](https://www.g2.com/products/vagaro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [Zenoti](https://www.g2.com/products/zenoti/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (278 reviews)
- [Meevo](https://www.g2.com/products/meevo/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [SimplyBook.me](https://www.g2.com/products/simplybook-me/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews)
- [WellnessLiving](https://www.g2.com/products/wellnessliving/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (197 reviews)
- [Pabau Practice Management](https://www.g2.com/products/pabau-practice-management/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (303 reviews)
- [Rosy Salon Software](https://www.g2.com/products/rosy-salon-software-rosy-salon-software/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Mangomint](https://www.g2.com/products/mangomint/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (96 reviews)
- [Boulevard](https://www.g2.com/products/boulevard-labs-inc-boulevard/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (100 reviews)

### Alternatives to ABC Glofox

- [Vagaro](https://www.g2.com/products/vagaro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [WellnessLiving](https://www.g2.com/products/wellnessliving/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (197 reviews)
- [PushPress](https://www.g2.com/products/pushpress/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (196 reviews)
- [TeamUp](https://www.g2.com/products/teamup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [Zen Planner](https://www.g2.com/products/zen-planner/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (101 reviews)
- [Virtuagym](https://www.g2.com/products/virtuagym/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Exercise.com](https://www.g2.com/products/exercise-com/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (111 reviews)
- [Wodify](https://www.g2.com/products/wodify/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (182 reviews)
- [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews)
- [Pike13](https://www.g2.com/products/pike13/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (48 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Mindbody

- Title: [What will the future of Mindbody look like? What upgrades will the system undergo in 2020.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-will-the-future-of-mindbody-look-like-what-upgrades-will-the-system-undergo-in-2020) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Mindbody is completing its transition into a complete business operation software by not incorporating a marketing suite that has the ability to promote..."
- Title: [How much does it cost to use Mindbody?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-it-cost-to-use-mindbody) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It depends on the plan you choose. It starts around $125 and upwards from there."

### Phorest Salon Software

- Title: [What happens if the Internet goes down? Will I still be able to access Phorest?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/wifi-internet) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Your Internet connection is highly unlikely to go down.

If it happens, you will be able to log onto the Phorest Go app from your phone or tablet using..."
- Title: [Will you train my team to use Phorest?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/training-b7de6d88-6e18-479a-aedf-4fbd4dac57f7) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. We will train your team for you.

We train everybody together to start. We also train owners and managers about more advanced features (like access..."
- Title: [What if I add new stylists or therapists to my team? Will you train them too?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/new-members-of-your-team) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. We will train them too.

Our promise is to get everyone on your team, at any stage of the adventure, confident, competent and at total ease with the..."
- Title: [Is Phorest just a software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/the-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No. It’s also a team dedicated to help YOU grow.

We train you to use the software, give you ideas for your marketing, teach you how to use our most..."
- Title: [Is my data secure with Phorest? Where is it stored?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/data-security-1748a6b3-6c69-4854-a4ef-06a3c89b36d2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Your data is stored in multiple data centres to provide high availability and redundancy in case of data centre failure. We employ the services of Amazon Web..."

### ABC Glofox

- Title: [What is Glofox app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-glofox-app) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "When will the WOD function be live?"
- Title: [What is Glofox?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-glofox) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "the best partner for growth"
- Title: [WOD Display](https://www.g2.com/discussions/wod-display) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "What is the WOD display"
- Title: [Anyone has success with them? How long did it take for them to solve all the technical issues?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/anyone-has-success-with-them-how-long-did-it-take-for-them-to-solve-all-the-technical-issues) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Almost of time token 1 day but 3 times token more than 4 days "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/mindbody-vs-phorest-salon-software-vs-abc-glofox)