Mindbody is enterprise wellness software with a consumer marketplace and a 20% new-client fee. Mahi Time is for the salon, spa or studio that wants the AI receptionist Mindbody only sells on its top tier, at a flat price with no marketplace.
Mindbody suits multi-site fitness and wellness brands that want its consumer app, class and membership engine, and a large partner ecosystem, and can budget A$279 or more per location each month.
AI first, because it is the gap none of the incumbents have closed. Then price, then the local details.
Mindbody includes its AI front desk only on Growth at A$369 per location per month. Mahi Time's AI phone receptionist is NZ$129 (approx A$119) on top of a NZ$109 (approx A$100) plan, unlimited locations.
How the AI receptionist worksMindbody charges 20% of a new client's first purchase when they come through its app. Mahi Time has no marketplace and charges no commission on anyone.
Mindbody bills per location. Mahi Time bills per team member, with unlimited locations and unlimited bookings.
The public REST API and MCP server are part of the plan, so your website and AI agents can run bookings, reports and vouchers.
Mindbody prices from mindbodyonline.com/en-au/business/pricing, checked 31 October 2026.
Mindbody prices checked 31 October 2026 on the vendor's public pricing page. Mahi Time prices exclude GST; AUD figures are an approximate guide, billing is in NZD.
| Feature | Mahi Time | Mindbody |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published. NZ$109 (approx A$100) flat | A$89 to A$369 per location |
| Commission on bookings | None, ever | 20% of first purchase, marketplace clients |
| AI phone receptionist that books | Built in, NZ$129 (approx A$119) | Add-on on Core, included on Growth |
| AI webchat that books | Built in, NZ$49 (approx A$45) | Add-on on Core, included on Growth |
| MCP server for AI agents | Yes, platform MCP server | No |
| Public REST API | Yes, public REST + webhooks | Partner API |
| Built and supported in NZ and AU | Built in NZ, NZ and AU hours | US based |
| Xero | Included | Via partner |
| Payroll and timesheets | Included | Payroll reports only |
| EFTPOS and payments | Windcave EFTPOS (NZ), Stripe (NZ + AU) | Mindbody payments |
| Feature | Mahi Time | Mindbody |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat per team member, unlimited locations | A$89 to A$369 per location |
| Marketplace commission | None | 20% of first purchase |
| AI phone receptionist | Built in | Core add-on, included on Growth |
| AI webchat that books | Built in | Core add-on, included on Growth |
| MCP server for AI agents | Yes | No |
| Public REST API | Yes | Partner API |
| Classes and memberships | Group bookings and packages | Deeper class engine |
| Xero | Included | Via partner |
| Payroll and timesheets | Included | Payroll reports only |
| Import from this platform | Generic CSV mapper, or we do it for you | n/a |
See the full table against every platform on the Why Mahi Time page.
Export clients and visit history from Mindbody's reports, then upload them with the generic CSV mapper. We map the columns for you on request.
Importer source to pick: Other / generic CSV. Settings > Import data, mapping preview, unmatched staff warning, run. Re-runs update rows instead of duplicating them.
Mahi Time handles group bookings, packages and recurring appointments. Mindbody's class and membership engine is deeper. If you run a large class timetable, test both before you move.
Yes. Export the client list and visit history from Mindbody's reports and upload them at Settings > Import data with the generic column mapper, or send them to us and we will map them.
Clients book on your branded booking page, by phone through the AI receptionist, or through the webchat on your own site. There is no marketplace app and therefore no marketplace fee.
No card. Import your data, forward your phone to the AI receptionist, and see which one your clients prefer.
