Junocal bundles pick-a-spot, class packs and memberships, term-based courses, and automated client emails into the $15 Starter tier. TeamUp covers bookings well but treats most of these as secondary or higher-tier features. Migration done for you in your first 30 days.
Sources verified May 2026. TeamUp pricing reported from public sources; tier features vary.
Junocal is studio booking and management software for boutique pilates, yoga, barre, and dance studios. From $15/month. Studios keep their own Stripe account, with no marketplace commission and no annual contract. Pick-a-spot booking is included on every plan, alongside term-based courses and hybrid in-person + online classes. Public, transparent pricing in GBP and USD. Founded in 2026 by Sharon Onyinye.
Studios comparing Junocal with TeamUp most often weigh pricing, payment terms, and contract length — the facts below cover all three.
Junocal is a TeamUp alternative for boutique class-based studios that need depth beyond bookings — pick-a-spot, packs and memberships, term-based courses, automated client emails, all built into every plan from $15/month. For studios where bookings are the only operational need, TeamUp remains a credible cheaper option.
TeamUp ships strong on bookings but treats class packs, memberships, term-based courses and automated client emails as secondary or higher-tier features. For studios that need these working from day one, Junocal bundles all of them into the $15 Starter tier.
TeamUp's pick-a-spot capabilities are limited compared to dedicated reformer-aware platforms. For pilates studios where clients expect to choose their specific reformer or mat position, Junocal's drag-and-drop floor plan editor on every plan fits the operational shape better.
Beginner blocks, teacher trainings and progressions on TeamUp typically run as repeating classes you wire up and track yourself. Junocal sells each as one course — fixed weekly slots, one upfront payment, makeup credits and refund rules all built in.
TeamUp's automated email surface is limited — basic reminders only. Junocal bundles 24-hour class reminders, welcome emails, win-back at 21 days dormant, renewal nudges 7 days before period end, and failed-payment recovery with Stripe hosted-invoice link, all on every plan.
| Junocal | TeamUp | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (USD/mo) | $15 | ~$99 Beginner (reported) |
| Pick-a-spot booking | Every plan | Limited / higher tiers |
| Class packs and memberships | Bundled in base plan | Available, varies by tier |
| Term-based courses | Built in | Stitched together by hand |
| Automated client emails | Full set bundled | Basic reminders |
| Annual contract | No, month-to-month | Optional |
| Payment processor | Your own Stripe Connect direct | Stripe, GoCardless, others |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 30 days |
| Migration support | Done for you, free, 30 days | Self-serve |
Honest about where TeamUp fits better than Junocal:
Bookings-only operations
If your studio runs simple class bookings without needing pick-a-spot, term-based courses or deep automated client communications, TeamUp covers the core well and may be sufficient. Studios that don't anticipate growing beyond bookings often find TeamUp a clean fit.
Payment-method flexibility
TeamUp supports multiple payment processors (Stripe, GoCardless, and others) — useful for studios that have an existing GoCardless or alternative-processor relationship they want to preserve. Junocal uses Stripe Connect Standard exclusively.
Pick-a-spot reformer booking on every plan, term courses.
See the vertical page →Memberships, packs, term-based teacher trainings.
See the vertical page →Spot-by-the-barre, leveled progressions, term blocks.
See the vertical page →Class-first design, pick-a-spot bike/station, packs.
See the vertical page →TeamUp allows CSV export. We take it from there — client list, booking history, memberships, packs and recurring payment data all carry across. No extra cost on any plan.
For boutique class-based studios that have outgrown TeamUp's bookings-focused feature set, Junocal is the closest direct alternative. Junocal bundles pick-a-spot reformer/station booking, class packs and memberships, term-based courses and automated client emails into the base plan from $15/month — features that on TeamUp typically require higher tiers or aren't built in.
Most commonly: TeamUp covers booking well but lacks depth on pick-a-spot (limited or absent depending on tier), class packs and memberships (treated as secondary to bookings), term-based courses (you stitch them together from repeating classes), and automated client emails (limited compared to dedicated platforms). Studios that need these to work without extra setup often upgrade to Junocal, Mindbody or Momence.
TeamUp's Beginner tier starts around $99/month — well above Junocal Studio at $29/month. The difference is what's bundled: Junocal Studio includes pick-a-spot, term-based courses, six storefront themes, Mailchimp + Klaviyo integration, and unlimited instructor seats. TeamUp's equivalent typically requires upgrading to higher tiers or adding modules.
Yes. Junocal handles migration from TeamUp during your first 30 days at no extra cost. TeamUp allows CSV export covering client list, schedule and recurring payment data. We import everything, review it with you, then pick a Sunday cutover. Most studios go from CSV to live on Junocal in five business days.
TeamUp is fine for pilates studios where bookings are the primary operational need and pick-a-spot reformer booking is not essential. For reformer-led pilates studios where clients expect to choose their bed at booking time, Junocal's pick-a-spot-on-every-plan model fits better.
14 days free, no card. Pick-a-spot, packs, term courses, automation all bundled. Migration done for you in five business days.