pick Arketa if
Video-first wellness brand
On-demand video, livestreams or downloadable content libraries are a meaningful share of revenue. Wellness-brand positioning fits the operation. Independent ownership.
Arketa vs Momence
Two boutique-focused platforms with strong on-demand video depth — Arketa independently owned, Momence under Clubessential Holdings. Plus Junocal as the class-first third option without a per-transaction fee or per-booking platform fee.
Momence acquisition by Clubessential Holdings confirmed January 2025; Clubessential and Xplor announced a merger September 2025. Verified June 2026.
the short answer
Which one fits, in one sentence
Arketa fits video-first wellness operations with content-creator positioning. Momence fits hybrid digital + in-person studios willing to weigh the Clubessential acquisition context. Junocal fits boutique class-based studios where in-studio classes are the primary operation and predictable flat pricing matters more than video depth.
Three platforms, eight rows
| Arketa | Momence | Junocal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (USD/mo) | $49 Individual Basic | $0 Basic / $60 Pro / $199 Custom | $15 flat |
| Pricing model | Flat plan + 3% on Stripe (Individual) | Per-tier platform fee (5% / 2.5% / 0%) + processing | Flat per plan |
| On-demand video depth | Category-leading | Strong | Hybrid in-person + online live only |
| Per-transaction fee | Flat 3% on top of Stripe (~6% effective) | 5% / 2.5% / 0% platform fee by tier | None |
| Payment processor | Stripe + 3% Arketa fee | Stripe at 3.9% + $0.30 online + platform fee | Your own Stripe Connect direct |
| Annual contract | Optional (Individual billed annually) | Optional | No, month-to-month |
| Pick-a-spot | No pick-a-spot | Higher tiers | Every plan |
| Ownership | Independent | Clubessential (Jan 2025) | Independent |
when each wins
Picking by digital-vs-physical mix
pick Momence if
Hybrid + consumer marketplace
Strong hybrid in-person + on-demand programming and the Momence consumer app drives meaningful discovery in your market. Comfortable with the Clubessential acquisition context.
pick Junocal if
Class-first, predictable pricing
In-studio classes are the primary revenue. Want flat per-plan pricing without a per-transaction fee or per-booking platform fee, your own Stripe direct, independent ownership.
Questions
What is the difference between Arketa and Momence?
Both are boutique-focused platforms with strong on-demand video and hybrid programming. Arketa is independently owned and positioned as a wellness platform; Momence was acquired by Clubessential Holdings in January 2025 (Clubessential and Xplor later announced a merger in September 2025). Arketa charges a flat 3% transaction fee on top of Stripe on its Individual plans; Momence runs per-tier platform fees plus standard processing.
Which is cheaper, Arketa or Momence?
Both start affordably. Arketa's Individual Basic is $49/month (annual-billed) with a flat 3% fee on top of Stripe on Individual plans — on $100k of volume that 3% is roughly $3,000/year. Momence starts at $0/month (Basic, with a 5% operator + 4% client per-booking fee), then Pro at $60/month (2.5% operator platform fee) and Custom at $199/month (0% platform fee), all plus standard processing of 3.9% + $0.30 online. Junocal is flat $15-$69/month with no transaction fee or commission overhead.
Is there a third option besides Arketa and Momence?
For boutique class-based studios that don't lean heavily on on-demand video (where both Arketa and Momence specialise) and want flat per-plan pricing without a per-transaction fee or per-booking platform fee, Junocal is the class-first third option — $15 / $29 / $69 flat published pricing, pick-a-spot on every plan, your own Stripe Connect direct, month-to-month.