Detailed Comparison
Studio Planner vs Mindbody
Mindbody is powerful but bloated, expensive, and built for class management. Studio Planner is simple, affordable, and purpose-built for studio space rentals.
Save $110/month ($1,320/year)
Setup in under 1 hour
70%
Lower Cost
$49/mo vs $159/mo starting price
95%
Faster Setup
1 hour vs 2-4 weeks onboarding
100%
Studio-Focused
Built for rentals, not retrofitted
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly how Studio Planner stacks up against Mindbody
| Feature | Studio Planner | Mindbody |
|---|---|---|
| Core Studio Rental Features | ||
| Studio space booking | ||
| Teacher scheduling | ||
| Automated teacher billingUnique | ||
| Teacher marketplaceUnique | ||
| Multi-studio management | ||
| Recurring bookings | ||
| Calendar integrations | ||
| Pricing & Value | ||
| Starting price | $49/mo | $159/mo |
| Setup fees | $0 | $199+ |
| Transaction fees | 0% | 0% (but higher base cost) |
| Contract length | Monthly | 12-month minimum |
| 14-day free trial | ||
| 30-day money back | ||
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup time | Under 1 hour | 2-4 weeks |
| Simple, focused interfaceUnique | ||
| No training required | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Data import from other platforms | ||
| Features You Actually Need | ||
| Revenue analytics | ||
| Teacher portalUnique | ||
| Automated reminders | ||
| Custom branding | Add-on cost | |
| API access | Add-on cost | |
| Bloated Features You Don't Need | ||
| Retail POS system | ||
| Payroll processing | ||
| Member contracts | ||
| TV apps | ||
| Marketing automation | ||
Pricing Comparison
Compare real costs over 12 months
Recommended
Studio Planner
$79
/month
Starter Plan: $79/month
Setup fee: $0
Annual cost: $948
14-day free trial
Cancel anytime
No contract required
Mindbody
$159+
/month
Starter Plan: $159/month
Setup fee: $199+
Annual cost: $2,107+
No free trial
12-month contract
Add-ons cost extra
Total Year 1 Cost: $2,107+
Save $1,159+ in Year 1
That's enough to cover 14 months of Studio Planner
Who Is Each Platform Best For?
Studio Planner is Best For
Studio owners who rent space to independent teachers
Dance, yoga, pilates, martial arts, or multi-use studios
Studios looking to earn passive income from unused space
Small to medium studios (1-3 locations, 3-20 teachers)
Studios tired of bloated software with features they don't need
Owners who want simple, automated teacher billing
Mindbody is Best For
Large fitness franchises with 10+ locations
Studios that manage their own classes (not rentals)
Businesses that need retail POS and payroll
Organizations with dedicated IT staff for setup
Studios with complex member contract requirements
Businesses that can commit to long-term contracts
Switch from Mindbody in Under an Hour
We make it easy to import your existing studio data, teachers, and bookings. No complex migration, no downtime, no headaches.
1
Export from Mindbody
Download your data (we'll show you how)
2
Import to Studio Planner
One-click import, we handle the rest
3
Go Live
Start using Studio Planner immediately
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