Question 1

What is the best yoga studio management software in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The best yoga studio software in 2026 depends on studio size and budget. WellnessLiving is our top pick for most studios — it offers Mindbody-level features at a significantly lower price, starting around $99/month. Mindbody is the industry giant with 50,000+ studio clients but charges premium prices starting at $179/month. Vagaro is the best value for solo instructors starting at $30/month. Glofox excels for multi-location and franchise studios. Momence is the best modern platform for studios prioritizing livestreaming and client experience.

Question 2

How much does yoga studio software cost?

Accepted Answer

Yoga studio software typically costs $30–$350 per month depending on studio size. Vagaro starts at $30/month for solo practitioners. WellnessLiving starts at $99/month for small studios. Mindbody starts at $179/month for Starter, $349/month for the Accelerate plan most studios actually need. Glofox pricing starts around $110/month. Zen Planner starts at $99/month. Most platforms charge per-location fees for multi-location studios.

Question 3

Is Mindbody worth the price for a yoga studio?

Accepted Answer

Mindbody is worth the price for established studios with 100+ active clients who need the Mindbody Marketplace exposure and don't mind paying $179–$349+/month. For studios under 3 years old or those watching budget, WellnessLiving and Vagaro offer 80% of Mindbody's functionality at 40–60% of the cost. The Mindbody Marketplace does drive real new-client discovery for yoga studios, which partially justifies the premium.

Question 4

What features should yoga studio software have?

Accepted Answer

Essential yoga studio software features include: online class scheduling and booking, membership and package management, automated payment processing, client management and attendance tracking, a branded mobile app for clients, waitlist management, instructor scheduling, and reporting dashboards. Nice-to-have features include: virtual/livestream class hosting, retail point-of-sale, marketing automation, and a client-facing marketplace for new student discovery.

Question 5

Can I switch from Mindbody to another platform without losing data?

Accepted Answer

Yes, switching from Mindbody is possible and many studios do it successfully. Most platforms like WellnessLiving, Vagaro, and Glofox offer free data migration assistance and will import your client contacts, purchase history, and membership data. Budget 2–4 weeks for migration and client communication. WellnessLiving in particular specializes in Mindbody migrations and offers a 'Switch from Mindbody' program.

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