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 28 August 2026.
Prices come from official public pages where available. Mariana Tek, TeamUp and several higher tiers require a current quote; we label them that way instead of repeating old third-party ranges.
The underlying dataset is licensed under CC BY 4.0. It was assembled by manually checking official vendor pages; unknown and quote-led fields are not estimated.
the short answer
Why independent studios choose Junocal
- Flat public pricing: from $15/month, with no booking-volume fee or marketplace commission.
- Class-first operations: pick-a-spot, hybrid attendance, term courses and direct Stripe payments are built in.
- Independent growth: one account can support up to ten locations without per-location subscription pricing.
- Buyer-verifiable terms: the table below links every vendor fact to a primary source and leaves quote-only prices unknown.
Twelve platforms, eight columns
Junocal leads for independent class-based studios on affordable flat pricing, direct payments and month-to-month terms. Every other row is the closest published equivalent—when pricing is sales-call-gated, we say “custom quote” instead of presenting a stale estimate as current.
| 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 | $79/location; higher tiers quote | Confirm written quote | Accelerate and above | Consumer app; transaction terms vary | Vista Equity (2019) | Demo only | Marketplace-dependent, franchise chains |
| Vagaro | $30 list / $23.99 current offer + calendars | Cancel anytime | Pro tier / add-on | None on direct | Independent | 30 days, card required | Salons, spas, appointment-based |
| Momence | $0 Basic / $60 Pro / $199 Custom | Confirm selected billing terms | Higher tiers | None published | Clubessential (Jan 2025) | 14 days | Hybrid digital + in-person |
| Walla | $320 Core / $599 Pro per location | Multiple term lengths | Core and above | None | Independent | Demo only | Premium-positioned boutique pilates |
| Mariana Tek | Custom quote | Quoted on demo | Core feature | None | Advent / Xplor (2019) | Demo only | Multi-location reformer chains (10+) |
| Glofox | $99 Essential; higher tiers quote-only | Confirm written quote | 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 | Monthly or annual pricing | Higher tiers | None | McCarthy Capital / CIBC (2022) | Demo only | Mid-market multi-discipline (3+ locations) |
| OfferingTree | $35 Essentials / $59 Pro / $99 Pro Plus | Month-to-month | None | None | Independent | 14 days | Solo instructors, very small ops |
| Zen Planner | $99 for 0–45 active members; up to $289 for 251+ | Month-to-month; annual available | Not published as a core feature | None | Daxko | Demo | CrossFit, martial arts, gym-shaped operations |
| TeamUp | Request current quote | Confirm written quote | 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.
Zen Planner
CrossFit, martial arts, gym-shaped operations.
Public facts, unknowns left unknown
We check each vendor's official pricing, plan and product pages by hand. The downloadable CSV records the public starting price, pricing model, contract wording, pick-a-spot availability, marketplace model, trial and the operating shape the product is built around.
A blank price is deliberate: it means the vendor currently asks buyers to request a quote. We do not fill those cells with an old blog estimate. “Best for” is Junocal's editorial assessment; the pricing and plan fields are tied to the primary pages listed below. The dataset is free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 with a link back to this page.
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Vertical page with the essential features, comparison table and pricing.
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Vertical page with the essential features, comparison table and pricing.
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Vertical page with the essential features, comparison table and pricing.
Explore Barre software →Dance (adult-led)
Vertical page with the essential features, comparison table and pricing.
Explore Dance (adult-led) software →Compare the best Dance (adult-led) options →Pole
Vertical page with the essential features, comparison table and pricing.
Explore Pole software →Music lessons
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Questions
Which studio management software is best?
There is no single best — the answer depends on studio shape. Junocal is designed for independent class-based studios; Mindbody suits some marketplace-dependent or franchise operations; Mariana Tek targets multi-location boutique fitness; and OfferingTree targets solo operators. Verify the workflows you need and use current written terms rather than aggregate ratings.
What is the cheapest studio booking software?
Momence has a $0 Basic tier but publishes 5% operator and 4% client fees plus processing. Junocal starts at $15/month with no booking-volume fee. Vagaro lists $30/month for one bookable calendar, currently advertised at $23.99, with $10 per added calendar. OfferingTree Essentials is $35 monthly plus 2.9% and processing fees. The cheapest subscription is not always the lowest total cost, so model annual sales and staff count.
Which studio software includes pick-a-spot on the entry plan?
Junocal includes pick-a-spot on its $15 Starter tier. Walla includes Book-a-Spot on Core at $320/month per location. Mariana Tek supports equipment selection but uses custom pricing. Mindbody lists Client Pick-a-Spot on Accelerate rather than Starter and does not publish Accelerate's standalone price. Ask every vendor to demonstrate the client flow on the exact tier in the quote.
Which studio software has no annual contract?
Junocal is month-to-month. Vagaro says customers can cancel at any time. Arketa says plans renew month to month unless an annual plan is chosen, and WellnessLiving publishes both monthly and annual prices. Walla says it offers different term lengths. For Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Glofox and other quote-led plans, use the contract term, renewal date and notice window in the written order form rather than a third-party generalisation.
methodology & sources
Primary pages, checked by hand
We compare the lowest relevant public plan, pricing model, contract wording, pick-a-spot availability, marketplace model and best-fit operating shape. Public prices were checked on official vendor pages; quote-led prices and terms are labelled as such. Editorial fit assessments are separated from vendor-published facts, and the underlying comparison can be downloaded as CSV.
Last reviewed .
- Junocal pricing — current plans and included features
- Mindbody pricing — official starting price and tier inclusions
- Vagaro pricing — official calendar pricing and cancellation terms
- Momence pricing — official plan and payment fees
- Walla pricing — official Core and Pro pricing
- Mariana Tek studio software — official capabilities; pricing is quote-only
- Glofox plans — official Essential starting price
- Arketa pricing — official Individual and studio terms
- WellnessLiving pricing — official monthly and annual prices
- OfferingTree pricing — official individual-plan prices and fees
- Zen Planner pricing tiers — official active-member tiers and add-ons
- TeamUp pricing — official current buying path
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