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 → Virtual & Livestream Classes

Virtual & Livestream Yoga Class Features Compared

Post-2020, virtual yoga classes went from niche to mainstream. The best yoga studio software now needs to handle live streaming, on-demand libraries, and hybrid classes where in-person and remote students attend simultaneously. Here's where each platform stands.

Understanding Virtual Class Features

Built-in streaming — No Zoom needed — clients stream within your platform

On-demand library — Sell recorded classes indefinitely after filming

Zoom integration — Auto-sends Zoom link to booked clients

Recording storage — Platform stores recordings for on-demand access

Hybrid class support — In-person + virtual students in same class booking

Included in base price — No add-on fees for virtual features

Platform	Built-in Stream	On-Demand Library	Hybrid Classes
Momence
WellnessLiving		Limited
Glofox		Limited
Mindbody	Add-on	Via Mindbody Video	Add-on
Zen Planner
Vagaro

Platform Notes

Momence

Best virtual class platform. Built-in streaming means no third-party Zoom dependency. On-demand library lets you sell recorded classes as separate products. Hybrid class support handles in-person and virtual students simultaneously.

WellnessLiving

Virtual class support included in base pricing. Works well for live streaming. On-demand library functionality is more limited than Momence. Zoom integration available for teachers who prefer it.

Glofox

Solid virtual class support included. Recording storage is limited — best for live streaming rather than building a content library.

Mindbody

Virtual class features require add-ons that significantly increase cost. Mindbody Video is the on-demand platform but adds to an already expensive base price. Zoom integration is the most practical approach for Mindbody studios streaming classes.

Zen Planner

Zen Planner's virtual class support is limited to Zoom link distribution for booked clients. No built-in streaming or on-demand library. Not suitable as a primary platform for virtual yoga studios.

Vagaro

Vagaro supports Zoom links for virtual sessions but lacks built-in streaming. Appropriate for studios that offer occasional virtual options, not suitable for virtual-primary studios.

Virtual Class Verdict

Momence is the clear winner for yoga studios with significant virtual class offerings. Its built-in streaming, on-demand library, and hybrid class support are purpose-built for the modern yoga studio model. WellnessLiving is the best choice for studios that offer virtual as a secondary service alongside in-person classes — it's included in the base price and covers most needs. Avoid Mindbody for virtual-primary yoga studios — the add-on costs on top of an already expensive platform make it a poor value for digital-forward studios.

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