Once upon a time, Mindbody was the only real option for studio scheduling software. Being the first to market gave them a huge competitive advantage as they had a head start for feature development. However, that’s no longer the case, and there are now a handful of solid options, each with its own different strengths. So if you’re looking for software similar to Mindbody, my Mindbody alternatives list is exactly what you need.

Let’s get into it.

A note for 2026: The studio software market has changed a lot since I first wrote this post. I'm also now part of the team at Zipper, a newer all-in-one platform that's earned a place on this list. I've kept my honest take on the others, and tried to give you the same straight-shooting comparison I always have.

Mindbody Alternatives: How I Chose My Recommendations

When looking at what options are available and would be the best suited for your studio, it’s important to remember that each business is unique and will have its own “must-have” list in terms of features.

For the purpose of this list, I focused on what I consider to be the three main criteria you should be thinking about:

Client experience: do the website widgets and app options make it easy for prospects and clients to book + buy?
Marketing tool integration: how will you communicate with your clients? What email and SMS marketing capabilities exist within, or integrate with, the software?
Usefulness of financial reports: Can you see and understand key performance indicators (KPIs) related to your business operations?

Special thanks to the following fellow fitness business consultants for their input on this post: Nicole at Spark Strategies, Catalina at Telomere Consulting, Michael Jay at Yoga Biz Camp and Nina Israel at Taryn Financial… as well as many of my clients who shared software thoughts with me!

You know best what your studio needs so the guide below was created to be a starting point for when researching your options.

What to Look for on a Software Demo

When creating this list, one of the first things I thought about was how critical it is to ask the right questions during your software demos before signing up.

Software demos can often woo you with great interfaces for you and your staff to build class schedules and create pricing options. While on the surface that seems really attractive (and yes, it’s important — we all like things that make our business operations easy!), providing a streamlined experience for YOUR CLIENTS is even more important.

Think about the big picture: if your clients can book and buy online with ease, your support requests go down, which is a win for your business and employees.

Plus, your staff is getting paid to learn to become proficient with your business systems, whereas your clients are paying you to interact with the system. That distinction should make it clear who should be prioritized when choosing the software.

With that in mind, when demoing software, ask to see the end customer’s interface so you have a solid understanding of what their experience will really be like. They should also be able to show you examples of real clients websites and how they work with the booking software.

Tip: you can also check out the Pixality website design portfolio to check out fitness studio website’s integrated with a variety of softwares (use the middle filter if you’re researching a specific software integration)

Questions to ask when evaluating new software:

Do you offer website widgets?
- Can I embed core scheduling features on my website? If so, are there limitations?
- Are your widgets responsive? Be honest… are they glitchy?

Can I make a purchase without leaving the studio’s website, or will I be redirected to a booking page?
As a new customer, can I make the first purchase and create a profile in the same checkout transaction?
As a new customer, can I make a “free class” purchase without entering my credit card info?
Can I redirect clients to a thank you page after purchase or booking?
- If so, can I specify different thank you pages for different activities?

Do you offer a mobile app?
- If so, what limitations are on it? Are their extra fees?
- Can I sell there?
- Do you show my business alongside my competitors?

Can I see examples of your website widgets?
- Do they load properly?
- How can they be customized to fit my brand?

The missing piece: integrated marketing

While having a great booking experience is a top priority, there’s also another piece of the puzzle you’ll want to consider: what you’ll use for your email and SMS marketing.

This decision is integral to your booking software decision because these two things must work together and be able to “talk” in order to send timely relevant marketing messages.

For example, you may want auto generated messages that go out at specific trigger points, like “Congrats on your 5th class!” or “We haven’t seen you in a while!.”

When you’re exploring Mindbody alternatives, be sure to ask what marketing platforms the software works with and get a demo of those as well.

In the Mindbody alternatives table below, I’ve made sure to share some details on marketing platform pairings with each scheduling software option.

Don’t forget about reporting!

While it’s not always the most glamorous or exciting thing to think about when running a business, having good reporting to help you make informed decisions is necessary for your success. If your studio software doesn’t give you the financial data you need, you’re going to be at a disadvantage.

When looking at reporting functions, some of the most common KPIs studio owners focus on include:

Best Studio Scheduling Software Similar to Mindbody

Top 5 Mindbody alternatives (in no particular order):

*Prices are included here to the best of my knowledge at the time of this article being published. Prices can vary significantly depending on your add-on needs so be sure to clarify pricing on your demo calls.

Zipper

Pros: Genuine all-in-one platform — booking, payments, branded website, branded mobile app, email marketing, two-way SMS, multi-step automations, CRM, and a unified inbox (email, SMS, Instagram DMs, and Facebook Messenger in one place) are all included in the core plans rather than sold as add-ons. Equal weight on classes AND appointments, which is genuinely rare in this category — Pilates, personal training, and recovery studios running a mix of group classes, privates, and semi-privates don't have to work around appointment booking the way they do on most class-first platforms. Lower price point than most established competitors with comparable feature breadth, especially for studios that would otherwise pay for branded app and marketing automation as add-ons elsewhere. Standard Stripe payment processing with no platform markup at the Studio tier and above. Month-to-month pricing, no contracts, no setup fees. Direct access to founders and a small product team — feature requests routinely ship quickly, which has come up consistently in customer feedback.

Cons: Newer to market than the other platforms on this list (founded in 2023, around 100 active customers as of early 2026), so brand recognition is lower and you'll find fewer industry case studies if those matter to your decision-making. Reporting and analytics are functional and improving, but don't yet match the depth that long-time Mindbody users are used to. No native ClassPass integration as of this writing (integration has been built but is awaiting ClassPass approval) — a real gap for studios where marketplace exposure is a meaningful revenue stream. Not the right fit for franchises or businesses that need a marketplace listing. The included website builder is good for most studios but if you're looking for a fully custom design, you may still want a separate Squarespace, WordPress, or Webflow site (Zipper can integrate either way). Because the platform is shipping fast, you should expect occasional rough edges and the kind of work-in-progress feel that comes with a small team — studios who like a rock-solid, fully fine-tuned platform may want to wait. Studios who like responsive support and want their feedback to shape the product will probably appreciate it.

Pricing for 1 location: $139–$299/month depending on plan. Standard Stripe payment processing (2.9% + $0.30 online; in-person rates lower) with no platform fee at the Studio tier ($299) and above. Lower tiers may include a small platform fee — confirm in writing. Month-to-month, no contracts, no setup fees.

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Walla

Pros: Modern, clean interface that staff and clients pick up quickly — many studios report being functional within days, not weeks. Built-in marketing suite includes automated email and two-way SMS, which has matured significantly since launch. Strong onboarding experience with free data migration including credit card transfer. Active product development with regular feature releases, and the team is genuinely responsive to feedback. Studios coming from Mindbody consistently say the client-facing booking experience is significantly better.

Cons: Pricing is the most common complaint. Studios report that the base plan covers essentials but the features most boutique studios actually need (branded app, advanced marketing, lead tracking, sales tools) are tiered or sit as add-ons that can push the all-in monthly cost well past the headline number. Reporting depth doesn't match Mindbody — studios that loved digging into Mindbody's reports note Walla covers most needs but you'll occasionally hit a wall on more granular questions. A few studio owners I've talked to mention the per-class cancellation window and product inventory features still have rough edges. Card processing fees are passed through at standard Stripe rates with no markup, which is a positive — but a few studios noted that drop-in purchases tied to unfulfilled waitlist reservations refund to the original card rather than account credit, adding up to extra processing fees over time.

Pricing for 1 location: Base plans typically start around $199–$390/month depending on tier, with add-ons (branded app, marketing automation, advanced lead tracking) frequently bringing real-world all-in costs into the $400–$700+/month range. Walla doesn't publish full pricing publicly — get a written quote that breaks out base vs. add-ons before signing. Payment processing is standard Stripe (2.9% + $0.30 online; 2.7% + $0.05 in-person) with no platform markup.

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Momence

Pros: One of the broadest feature sets in the boutique fitness category — classes, appointments, memberships, on-demand video, marketing, community feeds, and more all live under one roof. The client-facing booking experience is genuinely good and the interface is one of the more modern in the space. Built-in marketing tools (automated email, two-way SMS, in-app messaging) are stronger than what most studio platforms include natively. Custom intake questions are useful for studios serving diverse clientele. The breadth means Momence can replace several tools for a studio that's currently stitching things together.

Cons: Two big things have changed since 2024. First, Momence was acquired by Xplor (the same parent company as Mariana Tek) in early 2025, and a number of studios have noted shifts in support quality and direction following the acquisition — long response times, harder-to-reach humans, and concerns about future pricing. Second, payment processing fees are higher than competitors (around 3.9% + $0.30 for online card payments in the US — meaningfully above the standard Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 that most competitors charge), and some studios report only discovering the full fee picture months in. Reporting accuracy issues come up repeatedly in user feedback — particularly around how revenue, fees, and tax reconcile. Settings have also been reported to change unexpectedly after platform updates, frustrating studios who count on policies (like late cancel enforcement) staying stable. Booking and purchase flows take customers off the studio website to complete transactions — a friction point for some.

Pricing for 1 location: Base plans start around $99–$199/month for entry tiers, with most boutique studios landing in the $199–$300/month range, and larger or feature-heavy studios reporting $300–$650+/month. Add-on payment processing is approximately 3.9% + $0.30 online, 3.7% + $0.05 in-person, and 1.8% for ACH (US rates) — get a clear written quote on which tier you're on and what's included before signing. Pricing isn't fully published publicly, so confirm in writing.

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Arketa

Pros: Modern, well-designed interface with one of the cleanest client-facing booking experiences in the boutique fitness space. Strong feature set on the higher tiers — built-in marketing automation, AI email builder, custom branded website, on-demand video library, and a member community board are all included rather than sold as add-ons. Real retail and inventory management with SKU tracking, barcodes, variants (size/color), wholesale cost for profit calculation, and stock-quantity tracking — meaningfully more capable than most boutique fitness platforms, which treat retail as an afterthought. Native ClassPass integration is meaningful for studios that rely on marketplace exposure. Transparent pricing on the Individual tiers (published on their site, which is rare in this category). VC-backed and shipping fast — studios using the platform often see new features and UI improvements roll out frequently. Generally well-reviewed for yoga and wellness studios specifically.

Pricing for 1 location: Individual plans run $49–$124/month (Basic / Growth / Suite). Studio (multi-instructor) plans aren't published; reported real-world pricing is $149–$700+/month depending on tier and add-ons. The 3% platform transaction fee applies on top of Stripe's standard 2.9% + $0.30 — factor this into your total cost. 17% discount available for annual billing. Get a written quote that breaks out the platform fee plus payment processing before signing.

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Mariana Tek

Pros: The class-booking client experience is widely considered best in class — pick-a-spot booking, smooth checkout (account creation happens after purchase, not before, which reduces friction significantly), and a well-designed app that clients genuinely use. Excellent marketing integration options with mature partners ( Xplor Growth (formerly Brandbot), plus Mailchimp, LoopSpark, and others) for studios that want a sophisticated marketing stack. Strong built-in milestone tracking and gamification features (challenges, leaderboards, personal goals) that drive client engagement and retention. Solid multi-location support and reporting for franchises. Studios consistently report Mariana Tek's onboarding team as one of the better in the industry.

Cons: Built for class-only businesses. Native appointment booking has been described as in beta testing for years — studios with a meaningful private/duet/semi-private practice (a huge portion of Pilates studios in particular) work around this by setting up appointments as single-person classes, which doesn't allow self-booking, time selection, or upselling. This is the single most common complaint from studios evaluating it for mixed-modality use. Pricing is on the higher end of the boutique market, often with multi-year contract requirements that smaller studios find restrictive. Retail and inventory management exists but is widely described as too simplistic for studios with serious product sales — many multi-location studios end up running Shopify separately and syncing inventory with third-party tools. Reporting has gaps that require exporting to Excel for deeper analysis. The Android admin app has historically lagged behind iOS, frustrating studios with mixed device staffs. As of 2025, Mariana Tek and Momence both sit under the Xplor parent company — worth knowing in terms of long-term platform direction and pricing strategy.

Pricing for 1 location: Custom pricing per studio, generally reported in the $179–$285/month range for smaller studios on standard plans, with mid-market and multi-location studios commonly landing $400–$899/month or higher with full feature bundles. Multi-year contracts (12–36 months) are common, often with promotional first-year rates that step up after. Add-ons (gamification has historically been an extra ~$150/month, in-app advertising sold separately) can push the all-in higher. Get a fully written quote with year-1 vs. year-2+ pricing, contract length, and what's included before signing.

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Core Feature Comparisons

Platform	Classes	Appointments	Enrollments	App	Website (included)
Zipper	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Walla	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Momence	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Arketa	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
MarianaTek	Yes	No	No	Yes	No

Additional Feature Comparisons

Platform	VOD Library	VOD Courses	POS Retail	Online Retail
Zipper	Yes	No	Yes (but no inventory mgt)	No
Walla	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Momence	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Arketa	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
MarianaTek	via integration	via integration	Yes	Limited

Marketing Tool Comparisons

Software	Marketing tool options
Zipper	Built-in marketing suite includes automated email, two-way SMS, multi-step automation workflows, and a unified inbox that pulls in email, SMS, Instagram DMs, and Facebook Messenger. Everything is native to the platform — no third-party tool needed for studios that want marketing and booking in one system.	0
Walla	Built in marketing suite allows for automated email, 2-way SMS and email newsletters. Basic Zapier hooks can pass subscriber status to other popular tools (Mailchimp, Convertkit, Loopspark etc)
Momence	Built in marketing suite has automated email, 2-way sms and in-app communications as well as basic task automations. Has basic zapier endpoints for subscriber status but otherwise you'll want to use the built-in solution for lead management and outreach.
Arketa	Built-in marketing suite includes automated email, two-way SMS, AI email builder, and lead generation tools on Growth tier and above. Direct integrations with Mailchimp, Zoom, and Zapier. Marketing automation depth scales with plan tier.
MarianaTek	The best marketing tool options of the bunch. Deep integrations allow for automated emails and 2-way SMS with a variety of tools: Brandbot, Fitgrid, Loyalsnap, Mailchimp, Referrizer, LoopSpark and more.

Honorable mention

If you are a solo practitioner, Acuity Scheduling is probably a great fit for you. It is significantly cheaper and with it you can offer classes and appointments, process payments, sell memberships and class/appointment packages + it has a zoom integration.

Others to consider

The following software solutions didn’t make my list for a variety of reasons but they might still be viable options for your studio so I include them here for your own research:

Wellness Living (dated look and website widgets finicky)
fitDEGREE (basic in features but a great support team)
OfferingTree (good for personal brand teachers, especially those with a virtual component)
Vagaro (appt-based solo practitioners, but I still like Acuity better for this)

Mindbody Alternatives 2026: What About Virtual Studio Software?

Whether you’re looking for a platform that caters to on-demand video libraries, live streaming or courses, the market has several options to choose from. Each one requires different tech set-ups and offers different benefits and challenges, so just like any other studio software, doing some research to find your best fit is important.

In a previous post, I provided a rundown of various video-on-demand platforms, focusing on some of the key features to help readers make an informed decision.

If virtual studio software is what you need, you can read the whole post right here.

How I Researched This

A quick note on where these recommendations and pricing details come from, in case you're wondering whether to trust a roundup that includes a platform I work with.

I've been recommending studio software to boutique fitness owners since 2014, when I founded Pixality Design. Across hundreds of studio website projects, I've watched clients onboard, switch, and outgrow nearly every platform on this list — and I've sat on more demo calls and migration calls than I can count. In 2025 and 2026, I documented over 100 in-depth conversations with current and former users of these platforms, asking specifically what they liked, what frustrated them, what they paid, and what they wished they'd known before signing.

For pricing and feature claims, I cross-referenced each platform's published pricing page against real quotes studios shared with me, plus current third-party reviews on G2, Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp. Where my numbers reflect "real-world" pricing higher than the published starting rate, that's because most studios end up on a higher tier or with add-ons — and I think you deserve to know that going in.

A few specific sources worth naming:

Walla pricing: hellowalla.com/us/pricing, plus G2 and Capterra reviews and direct conversations with current Walla studios
Momence pricing: momence.com/pricing (US rates), Capterra and GetApp reviews, and feedback from studios who've used Momence both before and after the Xplor acquisition in early 2025
Arketa pricing: arketa.com/pricing, Capterra and Software Advice reviews, and studio owner feedback on the 3% platform fee specifically
Mariana Tek pricing: marianatek.com/pricing, third-party pricing breakdowns, GetApp and Capterra reviews, and feedback from multi-location studios running Mariana Tek
Mindbody and Zipper: Direct platform experience, current pricing pages, and studio owner conversations

I update this post regularly as pricing changes, platforms get acquired, and new features ship. If you spot something that looks out of date or doesn't match what you've been quoted, email me — I'd genuinely like to know, and I'll dig in and update.

One last note on bias: I'm now part of the Zipper team, and I disclosed that at the top of this post. But the goal of this article is the same as it's been since I first wrote it — to help studio owners make a clear-eyed choice. If Zipper isn't the right fit for your studio, one of the other platforms here probably is, and I'd rather you land somewhere you'll be happy than sign up for something that doesn't serve you. The boutique fitness world is small. Reputations matter. Mine matters to me.

Mindbody Alternatives 2026: Finding the Best Fitness Studio Software