vs GlossGenius
Pretty UI.
Ugly fees.
GlossGenius starts at $24/mo and takes 2.6% of every payment. Mane is $19/mo and you pay Stripe's own card rate. Run your real numbers below before you pick.
Side by side.
| Mane (Pro $19/mo) | GlossGenius | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly base | $19/mo · all features | $24 / $48 / $148 plans (billed yearly) |
| Payment processing | Card fees only — Mane adds 0% | 2.6% in-network |
| Smart scheduling | Included | Not available |
| Phone Agent | Add-on +$39/mo | Not available |
| Two-way SMS | Included | Limited |
| Card on file | Yes | Yes |
| Online booking page | Yes | Yes |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
The receipt
$8,000/mo in revenue. GlossGenius Standard ($24) + 2.6% card processing = $232/mo.
Mane Pro $19 + Stripe's own rate (2.9% + 30¢) ≈ $251/mo.
On card fees alone, GlossGenius is the cheaper line. What the difference buys you is smart scheduling, the Phone Agent, and no charge per extra chair.
Common questions.
- Is GlossGenius cheaper at low volume?Often, by a few dollars. What Mane adds is smart scheduling and the Phone Agent, which GlossGenius doesn't offer at any price.
- Can I keep my booking page if I switch?Yes. Your Mane link is joinmane.com/yourname. Change it in your Instagram bio once and you're done.
- Does Mane look as good?Look at this page, then look at the live pages on the home page. Same care, top to bottom.
- What about reviews?Built in. Mane asks for a review after every appointment and points the happy ones at your Google listing.