The Affordable Pike13 Alternative for Class-Based Studios
Pike13 lists Essential at $159/mo (Advanced and Premium cost more). If your studio runs group classes, Who's In Studio covers scheduling, memberships, class packs, waivers and check-in from $19/mo, with every feature on both plans.
By Craig Pollard, Founder & CEO · Reviewed October 2026
Is Who's In a Pike13 alternative?
Yes, for studios that mainly run group classes. Who's In Studio Starter is $19/mo for up to 99 active members against Pike13 Essential at $159/mo (Pike13's own pricing page, checked 5 October 2026). Every feature is on both plans and member payments go to your own Stripe account with no Who's In fee. Pike13 is the better fit if you book 1-on-1 appointments, which Who's In Studio does not do.
Why Studio Owners Are Switching from Pike13
Pike13 suits businesses that mix appointments with classes. A class-based studio pays for less with Who's In Studio.
Essential $159/mo; higher tiers cost more
$19/mo, every feature on both plans
Features spread across three tiers
One feature set; the only plan difference is member count
Members juggle another login
No app to download. Members sign in once with an email link, Google or Apple, then book in one tap.
Who's In vs Pike13 at a Glance
| Feature | Who's In | Pike13 |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $19/mo ($15.83/mo billed annually) | $159/mo Essential |
| Annual billing | $190/yr | $139/mo billed annually (Essential) |
| Features by plan | All features on both plans | Split across Essential, Advanced, Premium |
| Group classes, memberships, packs | Included | Included |
| 1-on-1 appointments | Not included | Included |
What Customers Say
"Oui, c'était parfait pour mon studio à Lyon, et le rapport qualité-prix est excellent. Merci."
Frederic
Studio in Lyon, France · Customer review
"Finally, an App that takes out all the stress of organising classes and events."
Consumer
Classes & events · Customer review
Everything Your Studio Needs — Without the Enterprise Price
- Weekly recurring class schedule with drag and drop, rooms and instructor conflict checks
- Online booking with real-time capacity and automatic waitlist promotion
- Class packs (including single-class passes) and memberships online through Stripe; drop-in payments recorded at the front desk.
- Memberships, class packs, promo codes and free member trials of up to 90 days
- Email confirmations, a reminder 24 hours before class, and waitlist and schedule-change emails
- Apple & Google Wallet membership passes and offline-capable QR check-in
- Digital waivers: booking is blocked until the current version is accepted
- Virtual and hybrid classes with Zoom, Meet or Teams links sent only to booked members
- Instructor profiles, availability and pay calculation (hourly, per class or flat monthly)
- Hourly room rentals for practitioners you approve, booked and paid online
- Attendance, no-show, MRR/ARR and retention analytics
- Installable booking page and website embed — nothing to download from an app store
What We Don't Have (On Purpose)
- ×Retail / POS, gift cards and inventory
- ×Multi-location management (one studio per account)
- ×1-on-1 appointment booking (run privates as capacity-1 classes with packs)
- ×No WhatsApp, SMS or push messages: Studio sends email
- ×A consumer marketplace app that sends you new clients
Built for class-based studios: simple tools, published prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Pike13
How much does Pike13 cost compared with Who's In Studio?▼
Essential $159/mo billed monthly ($139/mo billed annually); Advanced $225/mo; Premium $286/mo. (Pike13's own pricing page, checked 5 October 2026.) Starter ($19/mo, or $190/yr) and Growth ($49/mo, or $490/yr) have every feature; the only difference is that Starter covers up to 99 active members and Growth is unlimited. Starter moves up to Growth automatically when you pass 99.
I book privates as well as classes. Will Who's In work?▼
Who's In Studio is built for group classes and has no appointment calendar. Studios run privates as capacity-1 classes members book with a class pack; if appointments are most of your business, Pike13 fits better.
How much does Who's In Studio cost?▼
Starter ($19/mo, or $190/yr) and Growth ($49/mo, or $490/yr) have every feature; the only difference is that Starter covers up to 99 active members and Growth is unlimited. Starter moves up to Growth automatically when you pass 99. 14-day free trial; a card is taken at checkout and charged when the trial ends. Cancel any time, no contract.
Can I move my members over from Pike13?▼
There is no automatic import from Pike13. Import your member list (name and email) by CSV; recreate your weekly timetable in the scheduler; set pack balances per member; existing recurring members re-subscribe through your Stripe account.
Do members need an app or an account to book?▼
No app to download. Members sign in once with an email link, Google or Apple, then book in one tap. Booking needs an active membership or class pack.
How do payments work, and what does Who's In take?▼
Class packs (including single-class passes) and memberships online through Stripe; drop-in payments recorded at the front desk. 0% Who's In fee on member payments: they are charged on your own Stripe account, so only Stripe's processing fee applies.
How are members reminded about classes?▼
One reminder email about 24 hours before each booked class, plus booking, waitlist and schedule-change emails. Studio sends email only: no WhatsApp, SMS or push messages.
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