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.
By Craig Pollard, Founder & CEO · Reviewed July 2026
Is Who's In a Mindbody alternative?
Who's In is an affordable Mindbody alternative for fitness studios and instructors. Key differences: From $15.83/month — no platform fees on member payments. Go live in 2 minutes. Member management, online bookings, payments and check-in live in one platform with simple, transparent pricing.
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
Who's In vs Mindbody at a Glance
| Feature | Who's In | Mindbody |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15.83/mo billed annually ($190/yr) | $139+/month |
| Platform fee on member payments | 0% — Stripe processing only | Processing fees on top of subscription |
| Branded member experience | Web-first PWA included | Branded app $200+/month extra |
| Student booking friction | No app download, no account required | App download + account creation |
| Class scheduling & waitlists | Included | Included |
| Wallet passes (Apple & Google) | Included | No |
| Setup time | Go live in minutes | Onboarding takes days to weeks |
| Consumer marketplace exposure | No | Yes — Mindbody app marketplace |
| Contracts | Cancel anytime | Annual contracts common |
What Organizers Say on Trustpilot
"Oui, c'était parfait pour mon studio à Lyon, et le rapport qualité-prix est excellent. Merci."
Frederic
Studio in Lyon, France · Trustpilot review
"Finally, an App that takes out all the stress of organising classes and events."
Consumer
Classes & events · Trustpilot review
"Using for events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this has been a lifesaver. The auto-waitlist feature is brilliant."
Ahmed
Organiser, UAE · Trustpilot review
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 studio owners who switched to Who's In Studio. From $15.83/month — no per-staff fees, no contracts.
From $15.83/mo billed annually • No setup fees • Cancel anytime
