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10 Best Fitness Class Booking Software in 2026

Who's In Studio, Mindbody, TeamUp, Vagaro, Glofox, ClassPass, Acuity, Zen Planner, Bookee and Gymcatch compared for fitness studios.

Who's In makes Who's In Studio, ranked first here. Competitor prices are from each company's own public pricing page, checked 5 October 2026.

Last updated: October 2026 · 10 platforms compared

Quick Comparison

#PlatformPricingPrice Published
#1
Who's In StudioOur Pick
$19/mo ($15.83/mo billed annually); Growth $49/mo
#2
Mindbody
Starter from $79/mo per location; higher plans quote-only
#3
TeamUp
$119/mo for up to 100 active customers
#4
Vagaro
From £20/mo for 1 bookable calendar (UK page); extra calendars cost more
#5
Glofox
Quote-only (no published prices)
#6
ClassPass
Per-visit payouts on ClassPass's terms (not published)
#7
Acuity Scheduling
$20/mo (Starter, billed monthly)
#8
Zen Planner
Studio from $99/mo; bundles from $198/mo
#9
Bookee
See Bookee's own pricing page
#10
Gymcatch
£10/mo + VAT, with £2 bolt-ons

Detailed Reviews

#1

Who's In Studio

Editor's Choice

Best-value fitness class booking software for independent studios

Pricing
$19/mo ($15.83/mo billed annually); Growth $49/mo

Pros

  • $19/mo for up to 99 active members, every feature on both plans
  • 0% Who's In fee on member payments (charged on your own Stripe account)
  • Waivers enforced at booking, wallet membership passes, waitlist auto-promotion

Cons

  • Newer platform — smaller brand recognition than Mindbody
  • No consumer marketplace for client discovery
  • Email reminders only (no SMS or push); no retail / POS

Best For:

Independent fitness studiosBoutique class operatorsCycling and reformer studiosMulti-instructor studios

Our Verdict

Best fitness class booking software for independent and boutique studios in 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. It covers class scheduling, memberships, class packs, waitlists, waivers, QR check-in and instructor pay calculation. Numbered bike booking on cycling classes and automatic cancellation of under-booked classes are included.

#2

Mindbody

Industry standard for large and multi-location studios

Pricing
Starter from $79/mo per location; higher plans quote-only

Pros

  • Large consumer marketplace that can bring new clients
  • Broad business suite, including payroll, POS and retail
  • The most recognised brand in fitness software

Cons

  • Starter from $79/mo per location, priced per location
  • Accelerate and Ultimate prices only after a sales call

Best For:

Large fitness chainsMulti-location studios

Our Verdict

The go-to for large studios and chains that want an all-in-one business suite and marketplace exposure. For a single-location studio: Who's In Studio Starter is $19/mo against Mindbody's $79/mo per location: $60 a month ($720 a year, 76% less) before any add-ons.

#3

TeamUp

Solid mid-range option for growing studios

Pricing
$119/mo for up to 100 active customers

Pros

  • Clean interface with strong membership and pack management
  • Month-to-month, no contract
  • Pricing published by member bracket

Cons

  • $119/mo for up to 100 active customers; $189/mo for 101-200
  • The price rises with every active-customer bracket

Best For:

Growing boutique studios

Our Verdict

A strong mid-range choice with good membership management. The price steps up with each active-customer bracket.

#4

Vagaro

Best for businesses that mix classes with salon and spa services

Pricing
From £20/mo for 1 bookable calendar (UK page); extra calendars cost more

Pros

  • Low entry price for one bookable calendar
  • Consumer marketplace for local discovery
  • Payment processing and POS available

Cons

  • Each extra bookable calendar adds a licence fee
  • Built around salon and spa appointments, not a class timetable

Best For:

Fitness-spa hybrids

Our Verdict

Good value for a solo practitioner or a salon-studio hybrid. Each extra bookable calendar adds cost, and the product is appointment-first.

#5

Glofox

Studio management for scaling and multi-location brands

Pricing
Quote-only (no published prices)

Pros

  • Branded member app
  • Multi-location and franchise tools
  • Analytics and retention features

Cons

  • No published prices — the pricing page is a quote form
  • Price set in a sales conversation

Best For:

Scaling fitness brands

Our Verdict

Built for studios scaling into multiple locations; the branded app is a real differentiator. Without published prices, an independent studio cannot compare it up front.

#6

ClassPass

Client acquisition marketplace — not studio management software

Pricing
Per-visit payouts on ClassPass's terms (not published)

Pros

  • Large consumer marketplace that sends new clients
  • No upfront cost — paid per completed visit
  • Good for filling off-peak spots

Cons

  • Payout per visit is set by ClassPass, usually below your own drop-in rate
  • Clients can drift from memberships to ClassPass credits

Best For:

Filling off-peak spots

Our Verdict

Useful for filling empty spots, but not a booking system for your own members. Use it alongside studio software, not instead of it.

#7

Acuity Scheduling

Appointment scheduling for solo practitioners

Pricing
$20/mo (Starter, billed monthly)

Pros

  • Excellent 1-on-1 appointment booking
  • Client intake forms
  • Squarespace integration

Cons

  • Built around appointments, not a class timetable
  • Standard $34/mo and Premium $61/mo for more features

Best For:

Personal trainers booking 1-on-1 sessions

Our Verdict

The right tool when clients book time with a person. A class timetable with memberships and packs fits a studio platform better.

#8

Zen Planner

Long-established gym and martial arts platform

Pricing
Studio from $99/mo; bundles from $198/mo

Pros

  • Mature platform for gyms and martial arts schools
  • Rank and belt features for martial arts
  • Website, app and marketing products

Cons

  • Studio from $99/mo, Essentials from $198/mo, Ultimate from $348/mo
  • Branded app ($39/mo) and other products cost extra

Best For:

Gyms and martial arts schools

Our Verdict

A mature choice for gyms and martial arts schools that use its rank tracking and bundles. The bundles add up quickly for a small studio.

#9

Bookee

Gym and studio booking app

Pricing
See Bookee's own pricing page

Pros

    Cons

    • We could not check Bookee's current prices

    Best For:

    Gyms wanting a member app

    Our Verdict

    Check Bookee's own site for current plans and prices.

    #10

    Gymcatch

    Low-cost class booking with bolt-ons

    Pricing
    £10/mo + VAT, with £2 bolt-ons

    Pros

    • Very low base price
    • Pay only for the bolt-ons you need
    • No contract

    Cons

    • Memberships, waivers and reminders are £2 bolt-ons each
    • Costs climb as you add bolt-ons

    Best For:

    Small timetables on a tight budget

    Our Verdict

    A cheap start for a small timetable; memberships, waivers and reminders each add a bolt-on.

    How We Evaluated

    Pricing

    Monthly fees, per-class costs, contracts, and hidden charges

    Scheduling

    Multi-room, recurring classes, instructor management

    Client Experience

    Booking friction, check-in, reminders, and Wallet passes

    Fitness-Specific Fit

    Waitlists, capacity, class packs, and memberships

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the best fitness studio software in 2026?
    For independent fitness studios, our pick is Who's In Studio (we make it, so weigh that). 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. It covers class scheduling, memberships, class packs, waitlists, waivers, QR check-in and instructor pay calculation, with no Who's In fee on member payments.
    How much does fitness studio software cost?
    From each company's own pricing page, checked 5 October 2026: Mindbody: Starter from $79/mo per location; higher plans quote-only; TeamUp: $119/mo for up to 100 active customers; Vagaro: From £20/mo for 1 bookable calendar (UK page); extra calendars cost more; Glofox: Quote-only (no published prices); ClassPass: Per-visit payouts on ClassPass's terms (not published); Acuity Scheduling: $20/mo (Starter, billed monthly); Zen Planner: Studio from $99/mo; bundles from $198/mo; Bookee: See Bookee's own pricing page; Gymcatch: £10/mo + VAT, with £2 bolt-ons. Who's In Studio is $19/mo, or $15.83/mo billed annually.
    Do clients need an account or an app to book?
    On Who's In Studio: 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.
    What's the best Mindbody alternative for a fitness studio?
    Who's In Studio, if you don't need a consumer marketplace or retail POS. Who's In Studio Starter is $19/mo against Mindbody's $79/mo per location: $60 a month ($720 a year, 76% less) before any add-ons.
    Can I run private sessions as well as group classes?
    Who's In Studio is built for group classes and has no appointment calendar. Studios run privates as capacity-1 classes that members book with a class pack.
    Which fitness booking software handles cycling bikes or reformer spots?
    Who's In Studio handles cycling bikes: riders pick a numbered bike from a bike map when they book (up to 200 bikes, one rider per bike per class) and can add a shoe size for rental shoes, on both plans. Reformer classes book by room capacity, without a spot map.

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