Short answer: These 6 tools help salons, med spas and studios answer or text back calls, book and rebook clients, and ask for reviews.
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About this list
Salon and spa owners are often with a client when the phone rings. The 6 tools here answer or text back those calls, book and rebook clients, and ask for reviews.
TrueLark texts back missed callers right away and books, cancels or reschedules. Its source says a two-location salon near Seattle got 28 bookings a week through TrueLark, 17 of them after hours. Mira answers salon calls and texts 24/7 and books right in the calendar, but you need Mangomint salon software to use it.
Vagaro, Boulevard and Mindbody are booking systems. Vagaro does online booking, reminders and payments. Boulevard does booking, payments and client marketing. Mindbody covers class booking, memberships and marketing for fitness and wellness. Podium sends review requests and has a text inbox.
Salon and spa tools sit in 2 of our industries (Local Shops & Restaurants and Health & Wellness), so this page puts them in one place. Prices come from each maker, so check before you buy.
The tools
Texts back missed callers right away. Answers common questions and books, cancels, or reschedules. Syncs with your salon booking software.
SalonsCheck siteEasy
Mira Salon AI Receptionist
20 hrs/wkAnswers salon calls and texts 24/7 and books, moves, or cancels appointments.
20hrs/wk savedShops & RestaurantsCheck siteEasy
Online booking, reminders, and payments.
Salons, spas, studiosFrom $23.99/moEasy
Booking, payments, and client marketing for self-care businesses.
Med spas and salonsFrom $143/moEasy
Class booking, memberships, and marketing for fitness and wellness.
Gyms, studios, spasFrom $79/moEasy
Review requests, a text inbox, and pay-by-text, for marketing and admin only.
Clinics, dental, med spasCheck siteEasy
Compare them side by side
| Tool | What it does | Who it’s for | Cost (from maker) | Setup | Time saved | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrueLark Salon Text Receptionist | Texts back missed callers right away. | Salons | Check site | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~2–4 hrs/wk | Source for TrueLark Salon Text Receptionist |
| Mira Salon AI Receptionist | Answers salon calls and texts 24/7 and books, moves, or cancels appointments. | Local Shops & Restaurants | Monthly add-on to a Mangomint plan; price shown in your Mangomint account (no setup fee) | Easy | 20 hrs/wk (maker's claim) | Source for Mira Salon AI Receptionist |
| Vagaro | Online booking, reminders, and payments. | Salons, spas, studios | From $23.99/mo (1 calendar, promo; $30 list) | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~2–4 hrs/wk | Source for Vagaro |
| Boulevard | Booking, payments, and client marketing for self-care businesses. | Med spas and salons | From $143/mo | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~2–4 hrs/wk | Source for Boulevard |
| Mindbody | Class booking, memberships, and marketing for fitness and wellness. | Gyms, studios, spas | From $79/mo per location | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~2–4 hrs/wk | Source for Mindbody |
| Podium | Review requests, a text inbox, and pay-by-text, for marketing and admin only. | Clinics, dental, med spas | Check site | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this. Our estimate: ~1–2 hrs/wk | Source for Podium |
Costs and hours come from each tool’s own source. “Our estimate” is our guess from similar tools, not a measured number. The directory is free to search; prices come from each maker and change often.
Questions people ask
Is there an AI receptionist for salons?
Mira answers salon calls and texts 24/7 and books, moves or cancels appointments, but it needs Mangomint salon software. TrueLark texts back missed callers and books, cancels or reschedules.
How much do these tools cost?
Of the 6 tools here, 3 show a price and 3 don't show a clear price in our listing. See the Cost column for each one. Prices come from each maker and change often, so check the maker's site before you buy.
How does BusyWorkBots pick these?
Every listing links to a real source, a case study, a builder's post, or the maker's page. Numbers from the company selling the tool are labeled as a maker or vendor claim. We don't test every tool.
