Alternatives · Salon & Studio
MyStudio alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded MyStudio alternative is PushPress (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
MyStudio compared with 5 alternatives: Spark Membership, Gymdesk, Kicksite, Zen Planner and PushPress.
MyStudio is a paid product, starting at $79 per location / month, on a 24-month plan billed monthly. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyStudioThis tool | From $79/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Spark Membership | Free trial · from $199/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gymdesk | Free trial · from $75/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Kicksite | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Zen Planner | From $99/mo | No | Web |
| PushPress | Free plan · from $159/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
MyStudio starts at $79 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Gymdesk and Kicksite 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 MyStudio
Spark Membership
Membership software for martial arts schools and studios
- Spark Membership starts at $199 per month, after an 8-week free trial.
- Spark Membership also covers inventory.
- Spark Membership does not cover workflow automation, which MyStudio does.
Suits: Martial arts schools that sell recurring memberships and belt testing
Gymdesk
Membership, billing and booking software for gyms and studios
- Gymdesk starts at $75 per month for up to 50 active members, with Gymdesk Payments ($100 without).
- Gymdesk also covers invoicing, reports and email campaigns.
- Gymdesk does not cover marketing automation, workflow automation and appointment booking, which MyStudio does.
Suits: Martial arts schools and small fitness studios paying by member count
Kicksite
Martial arts school software for billing, attendance and belts
- Kicksite starts at $49 per month for up to 25 students.
- Kicksite lists no iOS and Android apps, which MyStudio has.
- Kicksite also covers reports and email campaigns.
- Kicksite does not cover marketing automation, workflow automation and appointment booking, which MyStudio does.
Suits: Martial arts schools, including BJJ, karate, taekwondo and MMA
Zen Planner
Membership, scheduling and billing software for gyms and studios
- Zen Planner starts at $99 per month and up, priced by active members.
- Zen Planner lists no iOS and Android apps, which MyStudio has.
- Zen Planner also covers reports.
- Zen Planner does not cover marketing automation, workflow automation and appointment booking, which MyStudio does.
Suits: Martial arts schools and CrossFit gyms
PushPress
Gym management for CrossFit, martial arts and training gyms
- PushPress starts at $159 per month (Pro).
- PushPress has a free plan, which MyStudio lacks.
- PushPress also covers forms.
- PushPress does not cover workflow automation and sMS marketing, which MyStudio does.
Suits: CrossFit boxes and strength gyms running daily classes
Limits worth knowing in MyStudio
- Listed prices are for a 24-month plan billed monthly, so the commitment is two years.
- Card payments cost 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction and ACH 1%, on top of the software price.
- SMS texting is an add-on, and automations are limited to 10 on Growth.
- The page lists the US, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia as the places it serves.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MyStudio?
The alternatives to MyStudio in this directory are Spark Membership, Gymdesk, Kicksite, Zen Planner and PushPress. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MyStudio.
Is there a free alternative to MyStudio?
Yes. PushPress has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.