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.
* Sales-call-gated prices are reported ranges from third-party sources, not published 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 (5+ 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 | $39 flat | Month-to-month | Every plan | None | Independent | 14 days, no card | Boutique single-location class-based |
| Mindbody | $129+ Starter* | 12-24 months | Accelerate $259+ | ~20% commission | 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 | $199+ | Often annual (post-Xplor) | Higher tiers | Commission on app-discovered | Xplor (Jan 2025) | 14 days | Hybrid digital + in-person |
| Walla | ~$300 + $300 add-on | Often 12mo | Every plan | None | Independent | Demo only | Premium-positioned boutique pilates |
| Mariana Tek | $300+ per location | 12mo+ | Every plan | None | Xplor | Demo only | Multi-location reformer chains (5+) |
| Glofox | Sales-call gated | Often 12mo+ | Pro Mobile add-on | Network discovery | ABC Fitness Solutions | Demo only | Medium fitness gyms, multi-location chains |
| Arketa | $40-50 + transaction tiers | Optional | Higher tiers | None | Independent | 14 days | Video-first wellness, on-demand programming |
| WellnessLiving | Sales-call gated ($89+)* | 12mo standard | Higher tiers | None | Roper Technologies | Demo only | Mid-market multi-discipline (3+ locations) |
| OfferingTree | $45 solo | Month-to-month | Limited | 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 (5+).
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 load-bearing features, comparison table and pricing.
See the vertical →Or read the best-of guide →Yoga
Vertical page with the load-bearing features, comparison table and pricing.
See the vertical →Or read the best-of guide →Fitness
Vertical page with the load-bearing features, comparison table and pricing.
See the vertical →Barre
Vertical page with the load-bearing features, comparison table and pricing.
See the vertical →Dance (adult-led)
Vertical page with the load-bearing features, comparison table and pricing.
See the vertical →Pole
Vertical page with the load-bearing features, comparison table and pricing.
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 $39-$199/month is structurally the strongest fit. For franchise chains and marketplace-dependent urban operations, Mindbody. For multi-location reformer chains beyond 5 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 $39/month Starter is among the cheapest entry tiers among the platforms purpose-built for class-based studios. Vagaro at $30/month Solo is cheaper but only for one-user operations — additional staff add per-user fees. OfferingTree at $45/month is positioned for solo operators. For genuinely small operations, Junocal Starter and OfferingTree solo are the two cleanest 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 $39 Starter tier. Walla and Mariana Tek include pick-a-spot but at $300+/month entry. Mindbody gates pick-a-spot to Accelerate ($259+). Momence and Arketa include it on higher tiers. For boutique class-based studios where pick-a-spot is operationally load-bearing from day one, the entry-tier inclusion matters.
Which studio software has no annual contract?
Junocal, OfferingTree and Arketa default to month-to-month with one-click cancel. Mindbody, Walla, Mariana Tek typically require 12-24 month contracts. Vagaro defaults to month-to-month with annual-commitment-for-discount available. Glofox often requires 12+ months. WellnessLiving standard contracts run 12 months. Momence post-Xplor has been moving toward annual-commitment terms.
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.