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.