Alternatives · Salon & Studio
Mindbody alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Mindbody alternative for most people is Vagaro (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps. The best free one is PushPress (2.4 GPA).
Mindbody compared with 8 alternatives: WellnessLiving, Glofox, Arketa, Momence, Vagaro and 3 more.
Mindbody is a paid product, starting at $79 per location / month and up. 2 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MindbodyThis tool | From $79/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| WellnessLiving | From $62/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Glofox | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Arketa | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Momence | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vagaro | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| ABC Trainerize | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| PushPress | Free plan · from $159/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| TeamUp | Free trial · from $119/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Mindbody starts at $79 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
WellnessLiving, Arketa, Vagaro and ABC Trainerize start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Mindbody
WellnessLiving
Booking and management for gyms, studios, spas and salons
- WellnessLiving starts at $62 per month, billed annually ($69 billed monthly).
- WellnessLiving also covers forms and review collection.
- WellnessLiving does not cover marketing automation, which Mindbody does.
Suits: Gyms and fitness studios with several instructors
Glofox
Gym and studio management with a branded member app
- Glofox also covers AI support agent.
- Glofox does not cover sMS marketing, which Mindbody does.
Suits: Boutique fitness studios that want their own branded app
Arketa
Class booking, video library and marketing for fitness studios
- Arketa starts at $49 per month, billed annually (Individual).
- Arketa also covers online courses.
Suits: Solo yoga and fitness instructors who sell classes and video
Momence
Class booking, memberships and marketing for fitness studios
- Momence also covers AI support agent, business texting and online courses.
- Momence does not cover sMS marketing, which Mindbody does.
Suits: Yoga, Pilates, dance and cycling studios selling memberships and packs
Vagaro
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and studios
- Vagaro starts at $30 per month for 1 calendar, after $23.99 a month for the first 6 months.
- Vagaro also covers forms, payroll and inventory.
- Vagaro does not cover marketing automation and sMS marketing, which Mindbody does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
ABC Trainerize
Online and in-person coaching app for personal trainers and gyms
- ABC Trainerize starts at $9 per month for up to 2 clients, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- ABC Trainerize has a free plan, which Mindbody lacks.
- ABC Trainerize also covers habit tracking and community.
- ABC Trainerize does not cover marketing automation, email campaigns and sMS marketing, which Mindbody does.
Suits: Independent trainers coaching clients online or in person
PushPress
Gym management for CrossFit, martial arts and training gyms
- PushPress starts at $159 per month (Pro).
- PushPress has a free plan, which Mindbody lacks.
- PushPress also covers forms.
- PushPress does not cover email campaigns and sMS marketing, which Mindbody does.
Suits: CrossFit boxes and strength gyms running daily classes
TeamUp
Gym and studio booking software priced by active customers
- TeamUp starts at $119 per month for up to 100 active customers.
- TeamUp also covers forms.
- TeamUp does not cover email campaigns and sMS marketing, which Mindbody does.
Suits: Group fitness studios and CrossFit boxes with a few hundred members
Limits worth knowing in Mindbody
- Plans are sold through a sales call: the page gives only a starting price of $79 per location a month and no figures for Accelerate or Ultimate.
- Automated email and text marketing and the AI front desk are limited to the top Ultimate plan.
- A branded client app is an add-on, and room booking and Pick-a-Spot need Accelerate or higher.
- There is no free plan or self-serve trial; new customers start with a demo.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Mindbody?
The alternatives to Mindbody in this directory are WellnessLiving, Glofox, Arketa, Momence, Vagaro, ABC Trainerize, PushPress and TeamUp. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mindbody.
Is there a free alternative to Mindbody?
Yes. ABC Trainerize and PushPress have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 24, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.