The Fitness-First Vagaro Alternative Your Studio Deserves
Vagaro is built for salons. Your fitness studio deserves software built for classes, not haircuts. Who's In Studio gives you class scheduling, group bookings, and community tools — starting at just $19/mo.
Why Fitness Studios Are Switching From Vagaro
Vagaro is great for salons and spas. But for group fitness classes? There's a tool built just for you.
Salon-centric — fitness is an afterthought
Built from day one for fitness studios
Add-on costs for every extra feature
All features included from $19/mo
Appointment model shoehorned into classes
Native class scheduling with group booking
Limited fitness-specific features
Purpose-built for yoga, Pilates, HIIT
Per-user pricing adds up with staff
Unlimited instructors — no extra charge
Basic community — email & SMS only
WhatsApp-native community engagement
What Studio Owners Say After Switching
"Vagaro's class scheduling felt like an add-on to their salon software. Who's In Studio was built for exactly how I run my yoga classes."
Amara D.
Yoga Studio Owner, Atlanta
"I was paying $75/month for 3 instructors on Vagaro. Switched to Who's In — unlimited instructors, one flat $19/month."
Chris L.
CrossFit Box Owner, Austin
"My students never downloaded the Vagaro app. With Who's In they book in seconds from WhatsApp — no friction at all."
Nadia P.
Pilates Instructor, Chicago
Class Scheduling That Actually Works for Fitness
- Group class scheduling with recurring sessions
- Real-time capacity and availability
- Automatic waitlist with instant promotion
- Stripe payments — 2.7% flat per booking
- WhatsApp class reminders (98% open rate)
- Apple & Google Wallet class passes
- QR code check-in at the door
- Unlimited instructors — no per-user fees
- Student attendance history
- Community engagement built in
Salon Features We Don't Need
- ×Chair-rental management for hair stylists
- ×Product inventory and POS for retail
- ×Per-user pricing that scales your bill
- ×App downloads that create booking friction
We do one thing well — help fitness studios fill their classes and build community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Vagaro
Why switch from Vagaro to Who's In Studio?▼
Vagaro is designed primarily for salons and spas with appointment-based booking. Who's In Studio is purpose-built for fitness studios, yoga spaces, and class-based businesses. You get class scheduling, group bookings, waitlists, and community features — from $19/month flat, instead of Vagaro's $25+/month per user.
Is Who's In Studio better than Vagaro for fitness classes?▼
Yes, if your business is class-based rather than appointment-based. Vagaro excels at one-on-one salon appointments but its group class features are bolted on. Who's In Studio is built from the ground up for group fitness — class scheduling, capacity management, waitlists, and community engagement.
How much does Who's In Studio cost compared to Vagaro?▼
Who's In Studio starts at $19/month — no per-user charges, no add-on fees. We also charge a flat 2.7% on paid bookings. Vagaro starts at $25/month for one user and charges extra for each additional staff member, add-on features, and their branded app. For a 3-instructor studio, Vagaro can cost $85+/month before add-ons. At $19/month flat with unlimited instructors, Who's In Studio is the better deal.
Does Who's In Studio support appointment booking like Vagaro?▼
Who's In Studio is focused on class-based scheduling — group yoga, Pilates, HIIT, and similar formats. If you need one-on-one appointment booking (like a salon), Vagaro may be a better fit. But if your primary business is group classes, Who's In Studio gives you more relevant features starting from just $19/month.
Can my students book without downloading an app?▼
Yes! Unlike Vagaro which pushes students to download the Vagaro app, Who's In Studio is web-first. Students book directly from their browser — no app download, no account creation. They get confirmations via WhatsApp and email, plus Apple/Google Wallet passes.
Does Who's In Studio have a WhatsApp integration?▼
Yes, WhatsApp is a first-class channel in Who's In Studio. Class reminders, booking confirmations, waitlist notifications, and community updates all go through WhatsApp. Vagaro relies primarily on email and SMS, which have lower engagement rates than WhatsApp's 98% open rate.
Your Studio Isn't a Salon — Stop Paying for Salon Software
Join studio owners who switched to purpose-built fitness scheduling. From $19/mo — no per-user fees, no add-on charges.
No credit card • No per-user fees • No app download required
