Mindbody is the platform most studios start with — and the one most studios eventually outgrow. Rising costs, transaction markups, and a dated interface are pushing thousands of studios to switch every year. Here are the best alternatives, ranked by total savings.
Why studios leave Mindbody
- Transaction markup of 2.49% + 15¢ per transaction (on top of payment processor fees)
- Plans starting at $139/month and climbing fast with add-ons
- Annual contracts with auto-renewal
- Branded app costs extra
- Interface feels increasingly dated
The alternatives ranked
1. KOLLABO OS — saves the most money
$99–$399/month with zero transaction markup. A studio doing $20k/month saves ~$6,000/year in fees alone. Branded customer + staff apps included. Month-to-month. 48-hour migration from Mindbody.
2. Momence
$129+/month. Strong for yoga/Pilates studios that run workshops. Transaction fees of ~2.5% still apply. Good UI, growing platform.
3. WellnessLiving
$89+/month. Broadest feature set at the lowest subscription. Transaction fees apply. Interface can feel overwhelming.
4. Glofox
Annual contract, sales-call pricing. Good branded app. Expensive for what you get. Owned by ABC Fitness (private equity).
5. GymMaster
Best for 24/7 access gyms with door fob systems. Not ideal for boutique studios.
6. Vagaro
Affordable for solo operators. Per-staff pricing gets expensive as you grow. No dedicated class scheduling.
7. Fresha
Free basic scheduling for beauty. Takes commission on marketplace bookings. No fitness class features.
How to switch
Most platforms offer migration support. KOLLABO OS handles the full migration in 48 hours — customer data, memberships, schedule, balances. No downtime.