Mangomint vs Phorest:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Mangomint and Phorest were level in searches among salon and clinic booking software worldwide, with an estimated 18.1K branded searches each, at 2.8% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about salon and clinic booking software, Mangomint appeared in three of the five answers and Phorest in one. Mangomint was mentioned before Phorest in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Mangomint and Phorest are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Mangomint, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Phorest in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Mangomint, named ahead of Phorest in 3 of 3 answers
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Top salon and clinic booking software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mangomint was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Phorest was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Mangomint was listed before Phorest in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Vagaro1st
Fresha2nd- Boulevard3rd
- Mangomint4th
- GlossGenius5th
Aesthetic Record6th
Phorest7th
Mindbody–
Cliniko–
Timely–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Vagaro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- GlossGenius5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fresha4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Boulevard4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Mangomint3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Aesthetic Record2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Phorest1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mindbody0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cliniko0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Timely0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about salon and clinic booking software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which salon or clinic booking platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best salon and clinic booking platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best salon or clinic booking platform for a salon or clinic?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“salon booking software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“appointment software for salons”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Mangomint or Phorest more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mangomint and Phorest by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten salon and clinic booking software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Mangomint, Phorest. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fresha | Vagaro | Mindbody | Cliniko | GlossGenius | Mangomint | Phorest | Aesthetic Record | Timely | Boulevard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.7% | 28.3% | 19% | 7% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.2% | 26.4% | 21.6% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.9% | 27% | 22.1% | 6.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.8% | 26.8% | 22% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.88% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.4% | 24.4% | 20% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.98% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.2% | 27.9% | 18.7% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.92% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.2% | 27.9% | 18.8% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.92% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 39.2% | 26.2% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.86% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.6% | 28.2% | 19% | 7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.93% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.8% | 29.3% | 16% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.96% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.6% | 27.1% | 14.8% | 6.7% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.89% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.8% | 25.4% | 16.9% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.05% |
How has the Mangomint and Phorest comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Phorest took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mangomint’s share of searches among salon and clinic booking software worldwide moved from 2.1% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Phorest’s share of searches among salon and clinic booking software worldwide moved from 2.1% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for salon and clinic booking software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mangomint’s and Phorest’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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