What is the best yoga studio management software in 2026?

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.

How much does yoga studio software cost?

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.

Is Mindbody worth the price for a yoga studio?

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.

What features should yoga studio software have?

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.

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

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.

Feature Comparison → Class Scheduling

Yoga Studio Class Scheduling: Features Compared

Class scheduling is the core function of any yoga studio software. Here's exactly how the major platforms compare on the scheduling features that matter most for daily operations.

Scheduling Features That Matter

Recurring classes — Set once, runs every week automatically

Automated waitlist promotion — Client auto-confirmed when spot opens

Hard capacity limits — No overbooking — critical for safety

Sub request management — Instructor finds own sub within platform

Multi-instructor scheduling — Manage 5+ instructor schedules in one view

Online booking widget — Embeds on your website

Mobile app booking — Clients book from branded iOS/Android app

Color-coded calendar — Visual class type differentiation

Platform Comparison

Platform	Recurring	Waitlist	Capacity	Sub Req.	Multi-Inst.	Online Booking	Mobile App	Price
WellnessLiving								From $99/mo
Mindbody								From $179/mo
Vagaro								From $30/mo
Glofox								From $110/mo
Momence								From $150/mo
Zen Planner								From $99/mo

Platform Notes

WellnessLiving

From $99/mo

Excellent scheduling with automated waitlist promotion. Color-coded class calendar. Instructor substitution requests built-in.

Mindbody

From $179/mo

Most feature-rich scheduler in the market. Handles complex multi-room, multi-type scheduling. Slightly dated UI.

Vagaro

From $30/mo

Solid scheduling at lowest price. Sub request management requires manual workarounds.

Glofox

From $110/mo

Clean, modern scheduling interface. Multi-location class management is particularly strong.

Momence

From $150/mo

Modern interface with excellent virtual class scheduling integration alongside in-person.

Zen Planner