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 → Retail POS

Retail POS for Yoga Studios: Platforms Compared

Many yoga studios generate meaningful revenue from retail — yoga mats, blocks, straps, clothing, supplements, and gift cards. The right retail POS integration can make the difference between a clean checkout experience and a clunky workaround. Here's how each platform handles studio retail.

Retail POS Features That Matter for Yoga Studios

Inventory management — Track stock levels, get low-stock alerts

Barcode scanning — Fast checkout for merchandise

Gift cards — Sell and redeem digital or physical gift cards

Mat/equipment rental — Charge per-class mat rental fees

Online shop — Clients buy merchandise from your website

Integrated with membership billing — One checkout for classes + retail

Platform	Built-in POS	Inventory Mgmt	Online Shop
Mindbody
WellnessLiving			Limited
Vagaro			Limited
Glofox		Basic
Momence	Basic		Digital only
Zen Planner		Basic

Platform Notes

Mindbody

Most comprehensive retail POS in the market. Full inventory management, online shop integration, barcode scanning, and gift card management. Worth it for studios with significant retail revenue ($1,500+/month in merchandise).

WellnessLiving

Strong retail POS included in the platform. Handles inventory, gift cards, and merchandise well. Online shop is more limited than Mindbody's. For most yoga studios with a front-desk retail setup, WellnessLiving's POS is fully sufficient.

Vagaro

Solid retail POS at a fraction of Mindbody's cost. Particularly strong for studios also selling salon/spa products. Inventory management covers yoga mats, clothing, and wellness products effectively.

Glofox

Basic POS for front-desk sales. No barcode scanning — suitable for studios with limited retail (10–20 SKUs). For larger retail operations, consider integrating a dedicated POS system.

Momence

Momence's retail features are limited to basic product sales. It excels at digital product sales (on-demand video, memberships) but lacks the physical retail tools needed for merchandise-heavy studios.

Zen Planner

Functional basic POS for studios with simple retail needs. No barcode scanning or advanced inventory. Sufficient for selling a small merchandise selection at the front desk.

Should Your Yoga Studio Even Sell Retail?

Retail is a meaningful revenue stream for yoga studios doing it well — typically $500–2,000/month for a single location. The break-even question: does your retail revenue justify the complexity of managing inventory? For studios selling yoga mats ($80–120 each), blocks, straps, and branded clothing, the answer is usually yes. For studios that just want to offer a few beverages and the occasional block rental, even basic POS support from any platform is sufficient.

Retail POS Verdict

Mindbody has the most complete retail POS and is worth its premium if you run a significant merchandise operation. WellnessLiving is the best value — its retail POS handles most studio needs at 40–60% of Mindbody's cost. Vagaro is particularly strong for combined yoga/wellness retail. Glofox and Momence are not suitable choices if retail is a meaningful revenue stream for your studio.

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