Tired of Mindbody's high fees, complicated interface, and hidden costs? You're not alone.
Here's what's really wrong with traditional salon management platforms like Mindbody—and why hundreds of salon owners are switching to laani for simpler, more affordable software.
And how laani solves every single one
The Problem:
Most salon software charges monthly fees PLUS per-transaction fees (2-3%), setup costs, and surprise add-ons. A busy salon processing $10K/month in payments loses $200-300 to transaction fees alone.
The laani Solution:
laani charges a flat $97/month. No transaction fees. No setup costs. No per-staff charges. What you see is what you pay.
The Problem:
Platforms built in 2005 still look and feel like 2005. Multiple clicks for simple tasks. Confusing menus. Your staff needs training just to book an appointment.
The laani Solution:
Built with modern web technology. Intuitive design that makes sense. Book appointments in 2 clicks. Your team will learn it in minutes, not weeks.
The Problem:
Enterprise platforms force you to pay for marketing automation, merchandise inventory, class scheduling, and 50+ features you will never touch. You are paying for bloat.
The laani Solution:
We focus on what small salons actually need: appointments, clients, services, inventory basics, staff management, and reports. Simple, powerful, focused.
The Problem:
Laggy interfaces. Pages that take 5+ seconds to load. Systems that crash during peak hours. Your clients get frustrated and book elsewhere.
The laani Solution:
Lightning-fast performance built on modern infrastructure. Instant search, real-time updates, sub-second page loads. Your clients stay happy.
The Problem:
Wait 24-48 hours for email responses. No phone support. Offshore chat agents reading scripts who do not understand salon operations. You are stuck when things break.
The laani Solution:
Real humans who understand beauty businesses. Fast email support. Comprehensive docs. We are here to help you succeed, not just sell you software.
The Problem:
Many platforms charge $10-40 per staff member per month. Add 5 stylists and your $50/month plan becomes $200-250/month. Growth gets punished.
The laani Solution:
Unlimited staff included in every plan. Add 1 stylist or 50-same price. Scale your team without scaling your software costs.
The Problem:
Most salon software was built for desktop first. Mobile apps are clunky, missing features, or require separate logins. Your stylists cannot manage appointments on the go.
The laani Solution:
Mobile-first responsive design. Access everything from any device-phone, tablet, desktop. Full functionality wherever your business takes you.
The Problem:
Switching platforms means manually re-entering hundreds of clients, appointments, and service records. Or paying $500+ for migration services. You feel trapped.
The laani Solution:
Simple CSV import for clients and services. Clean data export anytime. We make switching easy, not painful. Your data is YOUR data.
Side-by-side with the "big players" in salon software
| Feature | MindBody | Vagaro | Square | Boulevard | laani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $129+ | $25-200 | $29-69 | $175+ | $97 |
| Setup Fee | $299 | Free | Free | Custom | Free |
| Transaction Fees | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Per-Staff Charges | Yes | Varies | Yes | Yes | No |
| Contract Required | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Modern Interface | No | Partial | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Optimized | No | Partial | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI Assistant | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Most platforms hide the true cost. Here's the math for a salon processing $10,000/month:
Save $4,584 per year
That's enough to hire another stylist or expand your salon