If you run a fitness, pilates, yoga, or wellness studio on Mindbody and you're feeling the squeeze of higher fees + slower support, you're not alone. Mindbody's pricing has crept up steadily since the Vista Equity acquisition, and most studios doing $15–50k/mo in payments are now paying $700–$1,200 per month in combined platform + transaction fees.
This is a head-to-head of every credible Mindbody alternative on the market in 2026. Real pricing pulled directly from each provider's website on May 4, 2026. We've used a hypothetical studio doing $20,000/month in card payments as the reference benchmark.
The honest comparison table
| Platform | Base/mo | Markup over Stripe | Branded app | Total/mo @ $20k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindbody Accelerate | $259 | ~3% | +$200/mo | ~$1,000 |
| Glofox Plus | $199 | ~2.5% | Included | ~$700 |
| Momence Pro | $199 | 2.5% + 0.5% | Higher tier | ~$700 |
| WellnessLiving Pro | $159 | at-par | Add-on | ~$450 |
| Vagaro | $30+ | 2.2–3.5% | +$100/mo | ~$400 |
| Fresha (free tier) | $0 | +20% on new marketplace clients | Marketplace only | $200–600+ |
| PushPress Pro | $159 | at-par (Stripe) | +$81–97 | ~$400 |
| Walla Core | $320 | at-par | +$149 | ~$569 |
| Kollabo OS Growth | $199 | 0% | Included | $199 |
Why the markup matters more than the base price
The number that gets buried in every "Mindbody pricing" comparison is the transaction markup — the cut the platform takes on top of Stripe's standard fee. Mindbody's markup is roughly 2.5–3%. On a studio doing $20k/mo, that's $500–$600/mo in fees you don't have to pay.
Five platforms in the list above pass Stripe's fee through unchanged: WellnessLiving (mostly), PushPress, Walla, Marianatek, and Kollabo OS. The rest add a layer.
What actually replaces Mindbody well
Functionally, every platform on this list will run a class schedule, take payments, manage memberships, and email customers. The differences are usually:
- Branded app: Mindbody bundles theirs awkwardly. Glofox, Walla (Pro), and Kollabo OS include yours by default. Vagaro and Fresha don't really offer one.
- Migration: If you have 500+ customers, getting them across is the longest part. Kollabo OS does free 48-hour migration. Mindbody-to-Glofox typically takes 2 weeks. Mindbody-to-Momence is DIY.
- Marketing tools: Mindbody Marketing Suite is an upsell. Kollabo OS pairs natively with Kollabo AI Marketing in the same login.
- Contracts: Glofox, Mindbody, and most legacy platforms push 12-month contracts. Kollabo OS, PushPress, Vagaro, and Momence are all month-to-month.
If you're switching from Mindbody
Three things to do before you sign up for the alternative:
- Export your customer list from Mindbody (CSV).
- Export your active memberships + remaining pack credits.
- Note your billing cycle anchors (so members aren't double-charged or skipped).
If you're going to Kollabo OS, our team handles all three for you in 48 hours. Start a free 14-day trial to see the cost-of-ownership difference for your studio specifically.
FAQ
Is Mindbody being replaced?
Mindbody isn't going anywhere — it has 50,000+ businesses globally — but it has lost significant market share to Momence, Glofox, and the new generation of platforms (Walla, PushPress, Kollabo OS) over the last 24 months. The main complaint: support quality and per-transaction fees.
What's the cheapest Mindbody alternative?
Vagaro and Fresha are the lowest base price, but Vagaro adds 2.2–3.5% markup on transactions and Fresha takes 20% commission on new marketplace clients. For a real apples-to-apples comparison on a studio doing serious volume, Kollabo OS Growth at $199/mo with zero markup works out cheapest after $15k/mo in payments.
How long does it take to switch from Mindbody?
1–2 days for a small studio (50–200 customers), 1 week for a mid-size one (500+ customers + active memberships), 2–3 weeks for a multi-location chain. Migration tools have improved a lot since 2024.