Mindbody
Marketplace-dependent, franchise chains.
Studio software, twelve platforms side by side
Twelve studio booking and management platforms compared on eight structural dimensions — starting price, contract terms, pick-a-spot tier, marketplace commission, ownership, free trial, best-fit shape. Use it to find the right tool by structural criteria rather than aggregate ratings. Verified May 2026.
* Mariana Tek does not publish prices (it routes to a demo) and Mindbody's US per-location figure is from secondary sources; those rows show reported ranges, not published US rates. Pricing approximate; verify directly against each platform's current quote.
the short answer
By studio shape, which platform fits
- Single-location boutique class-based → Junocal, Arketa, OfferingTree.
- Marketplace-dependent urban → Mindbody (or Momence).
- Multi-location reformer chain (10+ locations) → Mariana Tek.
- Premium-positioned boutique pilates → Walla.
- Salon, spa, appointment-based → Vagaro.
- Mid-market multi-discipline (3+ locations) → WellnessLiving.
- Medium fitness gym / chain → Glofox.
- CrossFit, martial arts, gym-shaped → Zen Planner.
- Solo instructor → OfferingTree.
Twelve platforms, eight columns
Junocal is highlighted as it's our product. Every other row is the most-comparable published equivalent — when pricing is sales-call-gated, we cite reported third-party ranges with the asterisk.
| Platform | Starting (USD/mo) | Contract | Pick-a-spot | Marketplace | Ownership | Free trial | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junocal | $15 flat | Month-to-month | Every plan | None | Independent | 14 days, no card | Boutique class-based, up to 10 locations |
| Mindbody | £89 / ~$99-$159 per loc* | 12-month standard | Accelerate and above ($259+) | 20% capped at $30/txn | Vista Equity (2019) | Demo only | Marketplace-dependent, franchise chains |
| Vagaro | $30 (1 user) + per-user | Optional 12mo | Pro tier / add-on | None on direct | Independent | 30 days, card required | Salons, spas, appointment-based |
| Momence | $0 Basic / $60 Pro / $199 Custom | Optional month-to-month | Higher tiers | None published | Clubessential (Jan 2025) | 14 days | Hybrid digital + in-person |
| Walla | $220 Starter / $320 Core / $599 Pro | Monthly or annual published | Core and above | None | Independent | Demo only | Premium-positioned boutique pilates |
| Mariana Tek | $179-285/loc base, ~$260-360 all-in* | Quoted on demo | Core feature | None | Advent / Xplor (2019) | Demo only | Multi-location reformer chains (10+) |
| Glofox | $99 Essential; higher tiers quote-only | Often 12mo+ | Pro Mobile add-on | Network discovery | ABC Fitness (Thoma Bravo) | Demo only | Medium fitness gyms, multi-location chains |
| Arketa | $49 Individual Basic + 3% on Stripe | Optional | No pick-a-spot | None | Independent | 14 days | Video-first wellness, on-demand programming |
| WellnessLiving | $69 Starter / $199 Business / $349 Pro | 12mo standard | Higher tiers | None | McCarthy Capital / CIBC (2022) | Demo only | Mid-market multi-discipline (3+ locations) |
| OfferingTree | $35 Essentials (+2.9% fee) | Month-to-month | None | None | Independent | 14 days | Solo instructors, very small ops |
| Zen Planner | $117+ Studio* | Often annual | Limited | None | Daxko | Demo only | CrossFit, martial arts, gym-shaped operations |
| TeamUp | $99+ Beginner* | Optional | Limited | None | Independent | 30 days | Bookings-focused operations with light depth |
platform-by-platform
Dive deeper on any platform
Each platform we've written about has a comparison page, pricing breakdown, alternative landing and reviews page. Pick whichever you're evaluating.
Vagaro
Salons, spas, appointment-based.
Momence
Hybrid digital + in-person.
Walla
Premium-positioned boutique pilates.
Mariana Tek
Multi-location reformer chains (10+).
Glofox
Medium fitness gyms, multi-location chains.
Arketa
Video-first wellness, on-demand programming.
WellnessLiving
Mid-market multi-discipline (3+ locations).
OfferingTree
Solo instructors, very small ops.
By the kind of studio you run
Pilates
Vertical page with the essential features, comparison table and pricing.
See the vertical →Or read the best-of guide →Yoga
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See the vertical →Or read the best-of guide →Fitness
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See the vertical →Barre
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See the vertical →Dance (adult-led)
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See the vertical →Pole
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See the vertical →the things buyers ask
Questions
Which studio management software is best?
There is no single best — the answer depends on studio shape. For single-location boutique class-based studios, Junocal at $15-$69/month is structurally the strongest fit. For franchise chains and marketplace-dependent urban operations, Mindbody. For multi-location reformer chains beyond 10 locations, Mariana Tek. For solo instructors, OfferingTree. Use the side-by-side table below to find your fit by structural criteria rather than aggregate ratings.
What is the cheapest studio booking software?
Junocal at $15/month Starter is among the cheapest entry tiers among the platforms purpose-built for class-based studios. Momence has a $0 Basic tier but charges a 5% operator + 4% client per-booking fee in place of a subscription. Vagaro at $30/month Solo is cheaper than most but only for one-user operations — additional staff add per-user fees. OfferingTree at $35/month is positioned for solo operators. For genuinely small operations, Junocal Starter and OfferingTree are the two cleanest flat-fee entry points.
Which studio software includes pick-a-spot on the entry plan?
Junocal is the only platform on this list that ships pick-a-spot on its $15 Starter tier. Walla includes Book-a-Spot from its Core tier ($320/month). Mariana Tek treats pick-a-spot as a core feature. Mindbody gates Client Pick-a-Spot to Accelerate and above ($259+). Momence includes it on higher tiers; Arketa has no pick-a-spot. For boutique class-based studios where pick-a-spot is essential from day one, the entry-tier inclusion matters.
Which studio software has no annual contract?
Junocal, OfferingTree, Arketa and Walla all publish month-to-month billing. Mindbody runs a 12-month standard contract (auto-renew, 30-day notice). Vagaro defaults to month-to-month with annual-commitment-for-discount available. Glofox often requires 12+ months. WellnessLiving standard contracts run 12 months. Momence billing is optional month-to-month or annual.
Try Junocal, or not
If the table above points to Junocal as your fit, 14 days free, no card. If it points somewhere else, the links above take you to the right tool. We'd rather you pick the right one than the loudest one.