Same features. A fraction of the price. Actually modern.
Mindbody was great in 2010. Today, it's slow, expensive, and cluttered with features you never use. OpenChair is modern, fast, and capped at A$199/mo.
Our Take
Mindbody is the industry standard for a reason — it has everything. It also costs 4–10× what OpenChair charges, takes weeks to set up, and has an interface that hasn't aged well. Unless you're running a multi-location studio chain that needs ClassPass integration or deep enterprise APIs, you're paying for complexity you don't need. OpenChair has the features that matter for salons and barbershops, at a price that won't eat your margins.
Feature Comparison
The Honest Truth about Mindbody
They are a solid platform, but here is where they fall short for modern growth-focused venues.
- Extremely expensive — starts at $159/mo with add-ons on top
- Slow, dated interface with a steep learning curve
- Takes weeks to set up and requires expensive training
- Industry-standard platform with a huge ecosystem
- Deep API integrations (ClassPass, third-party apps)
- Multi-location and enterprise-level features
Make the Switch
60 Days Free + Guided Onboarding
Switch from Mindbody and get 60 days of OpenChair Pro on us — plus a guided onboarding call to make sure your team is set up and confident from day one. No training fees, ever.
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Making the Switch from Mindbody
Switching software feels daunting — but it doesn't have to be. Here's exactly how the transition works.
Export your data from Mindbody
Mindbody allows data exports for clients, appointments, and services. Navigate to Reports > Client Data Export. The process varies slightly by plan — our support team can guide you through your specific Mindbody version.
Import into OpenChair in minutes
Upload your export or use AI Booking Link Import. OpenChair maps your services, pricing, and team automatically. What took weeks on Mindbody takes minutes here.
Train your team (it takes 10 minutes, not 10 hours)
OpenChair's interface is intuitive enough that most staff are comfortable within a single shift. No training budget required. No consultant fees. No mandatory onboarding programme.
Go live with zero downtime
Run both systems in parallel if you like, or cut over in a single day. Update your booking links and you're live. Your clients won't notice the switch — except that booking is suddenly faster.