Booking guide
Best Gym and Studio Management Software (2026)
Studios need class scheduling, membership billing, and a member app. These are the top platforms in 2026.
Quick comparison
| Software | Category | Starting price | Free trial | Rating | Best for | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindbody | Booking | Custom | No | 4.0 | Yoga, pilates, and boutique fitness studios with established membership bases. | Visit |
| WellnessLiving | Booking | $89/mo | Yes | 4.4 | Studios switching from Mindbody or starting fresh. | Visit |
| Glofox | Booking | Custom | Yes | 4.3 | Boutique fitness studios that prioritize a branded member experience. | Visit |
| Square Appointments | Booking | Free | Yes | 4.5 | Solo stylists, trainers, and small studios. | Visit |
Top picks
Mindbody
Booking
Mindbody powers class scheduling, memberships, and bookings for fitness and wellness brands.
- Marketplace + ClassPass integration
- Mature class scheduling
- Membership billing
Starting price
Custom (from ~$169/mo)
WellnessLiving
Booking
WellnessLiving is a fast-growing alternative to Mindbody for studios.
- More affordable than Mindbody
- Bundled marketing tools
- Loyalty programs
Starting price
$89/mo
Glofox
Booking
Glofox (now ABC Glofox) focuses on boutique fitness with a strong branded member app.
- Branded mobile app
- Strong lead management
- Good reporting
Starting price
Custom
Square Appointments
Booking
Square Appointments is a free online booking tool tied into Square's POS and payments.
- Free for solo operators
- Built-in payments and deposits
- Calendar + SMS reminders
Starting price
Free
More for fitness studios
Gyms and boutique studios need class scheduling, membership billing, and a member app — all without enterprise-level pricing.
See all software for fitness studiosFAQ
WellnessLiving vs Mindbody?+
WellnessLiving is the more affordable, modern alternative. Mindbody has the bigger marketplace and ClassPass integration.