Independent comparisons of every major yoga studio management platform. Real pricing, honest verdicts, and clear recommendations for studio owners, pilates instructors, and barre studio managers.
50,000+
Studios Evaluated
6 Platforms
Deeply Compared
100%
Independent
2026
Current Data
Mindbody-level features at 40–60% of the cost. Branded app included. Best support in the industry.
Ranked by overall value across features, price, support, and real outcomes
Best value — Mindbody features at 40–60% of the cost
Lowest price, 30-day free trial, great for solo instructors
Purpose-built multi-site architecture, highest-rated app (4.7★)
Built-in streaming, on-demand library, hybrid class support
Industry-standard, 50,000+ studios, Marketplace discovery
Detailed, verdict-first comparisons for every major platform combination
The most important comparison for studio owners in 2026
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How platforms compare on specific features that matter most
Recurring classes, waitlists, capacity limits, sub management
Transaction fees, autopay, failed payment recovery
App ratings, branding, included vs add-on cost
Built-in streaming, on-demand libraries, hybrid classes
Merchandise, inventory management, gift cards
WellnessLiving is our top pick for most yoga studios — it delivers Mindbody-level features at 40–60% of the cost. Vagaro wins for solo instructors and small studios. Glofox is best for multi-location operators. Momence wins for virtual-first studios. Mindbody remains valuable if its Marketplace is driving meaningful new client discovery for your specific location.
Mindbody is worth it when the Mindbody Marketplace is a genuine new-client acquisition channel for your studio. If you're in a market where clients actively search for studios on Mindbody's app, the $179–349+/month cost may be justified by that discovery value. For studios with established client bases that don't rely on Marketplace discovery, WellnessLiving delivers comparable functionality at significantly lower cost.
Yoga studio software ranges from $30/month (Vagaro, solo instructors) to $600+/month (Mindbody, enterprise studios). Most mid-size studios pay $99–200/month. WellnessLiving starts at $99/month and handles most single-location needs. Factor in payment processing fees (2.5–2.9% of revenue) when calculating true platform cost.
There is no truly free platform that handles group class scheduling, memberships, and payments for a real studio. Vagaro offers the best 30-day free trial at no cost, then $30/month. For private instruction only, Acuity Scheduling starts at $20/month. Avoid piecing together free tools (Google Calendar + Square) — the time cost exceeds a $30/month Vagaro subscription.