The Affordable Mindbody Alternative for Independent Studios
Stop paying $139+/month for features you don't use. Who's In Studio gives yoga, Pilates, and fitness studios everything they need — class scheduling, bookings, waitlists, and payments — starting at just $15.83/month.
Last updated: 14 May 2026
TL;DR — Mindbody vs Who's In
Who's In is a free alternative to Mindbody for community event organisers. Key differences: From $15.83/month — no platform fees on member payments. Go live in 2 minutes. No credit card required, no guest accounts needed, and all features are included free (2.7% fee on paid events only).
Why Organizers Are Switching from Mindbody
Mindbody is built for enterprise chains. For your independent studio, there's a simpler, far more affordable way.
$139+/month subscription cost
From $15.83/month — no platform fees on member payments
Complex setup takes weeks
Go live in 2 minutes
Enterprise features you'll never use
Exactly what indie studios need
Branded app costs $200+/month extra
Web-first PWA — no app needed
Guests must download app & create accounts
Zero-friction booking — no signup
Marketing bloat inflates your bill
Simple, focused, community-first
No digital wallet passes for classes
Apple & Google Wallet + real-time QR check-in
What Organizers Say After Switching
"I was paying $200/month to Mindbody for my small yoga studio. Switched to Who's In — same bookings, just $15.83/month."
Elena V.
Yoga Studio Owner, Denver
"My students love not needing to download yet another app. They book from WhatsApp in seconds and show up with a Wallet pass."
Marcus J.
Pilates Instructor, Miami
"Mindbody's setup took 3 weeks with their onboarding team. Who's In Studio? I had my full schedule live in 20 minutes."
Sarah K.
Fitness Studio Owner, Portland
Everything You Need for Community Events — Without the Complexity
- Class scheduling with recurring sessions
- Online booking with real-time availability
- Automatic waitlist management
- Stripe payment integration (no platform fees on member payments)
- WhatsApp-native class reminders
- Apple & Google Wallet class passes
- QR code check-in at the studio
- Instructor profiles and schedules
- Student attendance tracking
- Mobile-first PWA — works on any device
- Event photo albums + downloadable documents (PDFs, waivers) included free
What We Don't Have (On Purpose)
- ×$139+/month subscription fees that drain your revenue
- ×Mandatory app downloads that frustrate new students
- ×Enterprise sales tools designed for gym chains
- ×Complex CRM features that take weeks to configure
We're built for independent studios, not enterprise chains. Simple tools, zero overhead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Mindbody
Why switch from Mindbody to Who's In Studio?▼
Who's In Studio is purpose-built for independent fitness and yoga studios that need class scheduling without enterprise complexity. Unlike Mindbody which starts at $139/month, Who's In Studio starts at just $15.83/month with no platform fees on member payments. No contracts, no setup fees, no per-staff charges.
How much does Who's In Studio cost?▼
Who's In Studio starts at $15.83/month (Starter plan) for unlimited classes, unlimited students, and unlimited instructors. There are no platform fees on member payments — no per-staff charges, no setup fees, and no hidden charges. Compare that to Mindbody at $139+/month — it's a fraction of the cost.
Can I migrate my class schedule from Mindbody?▼
While we don't have automatic import from Mindbody, setting up your class schedule on Who's In Studio takes under 2 minutes per class. Most studio owners recreate their full weekly schedule in a single sitting. Your students can start booking immediately — no app download required.
Do my students need to download an app?▼
No. Who's In Studio is web-first — students book classes from any browser on any device. No app store download, no account creation friction. They get booking confirmations via email and WhatsApp, plus optional Apple/Google Wallet passes for easy check-in.
Does Who's In Studio handle payments?▼
Yes. Who's In Studio integrates with Stripe for secure payment processing. Students can pay per class or you can offer class packs. There are no platform fees on member payments — far less than Mindbody's payment processing fees on top of their monthly subscription.
What about class capacity and waitlists?▼
Who's In Studio has automatic capacity management and waitlist handling built-in. Set your class size, and when it fills up, students join a numbered waitlist. When someone cancels, the next person is automatically promoted and notified via WhatsApp. No manual work required.
Does Who's In Studio support Apple and Google Wallet passes?▼
Yes. When students book a class, they receive a digital pass they can save to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. At the studio, they simply tap their phone for instant QR check-in — no paper tickets, no app needed. Mindbody does not offer native wallet pass support. This is included in all Who's In Studio plans from $15.83/mo.
Ready to Stop Paying $139+/Month?
Join thousands of studio owners who switched to Who's In Studio. From $15.83/month — no per-staff fees, no contracts.
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