Software Comparisons
Side-by-side breakdowns of fitness studio software — Mindbody, Glofox, Wellness Living, Vagaro, and the rest.
8 articles in this category.
Studio Software with Payment Processing Built In: The Tradeoffs
Should your studio software handle payment processing too? A breakdown of locked vs bring-your-own processor models (Mindbody, Glofox, Vagaro, Chronix Hub) and when each one wins.
Free Fitness Studio Software vs Paid: When Free Costs You More
Free fitness studio software looks attractive on day one. Here's the honest math on TeamUp Free, OfferingTree Free, and Acuity Free, plus the break-even point where paying for software is cheaper than not.
WellnessLiving Alternatives in 2026: What Else to Look At
WellnessLiving pitches itself as the Mindbody alternative for boutique wellness. Where it wins, where it frustrates, and six alternatives with honest tradeoffs.
Vagaro Alternatives for Fitness and Wellness Studios in 2026
Vagaro's $30/mo single-calendar headline price hides a +$10/extra-calendar surcharge and a processing margin. Here's the real math, where Vagaro still wins, and six honest alternatives.
Glofox Alternatives in 2026: A Studio Owner's Guide
Glofox does some things well: branded app, ABC Fitness ecosystem. Where it frustrates: price creep and add-on stacking. Six honest alternatives with tradeoffs.
Why Studios Leave Mindbody (And When You Shouldn't)
The honest list of reasons studios churn off Mindbody, and three scenarios where leaving would be a mistake. Plus a migration checklist for studios who decide to switch.
Mindbody Pricing in 2026: What It Actually Costs
Mindbody hides pricing behind a sales call. Here's what studios actually pay across the four tiers in 2026, plus processing fees, SMS, setup, and contract math, with sources.
What Is Studio Management Software? A 2026 Buyer's Guide
Studio management software runs scheduling, bookings, instructor payroll, POS, member CRM, and reports for fitness and wellness studios. Here's what it includes, what it costs, and how to pick one.