Mindbody

mindbodyonline.com
Scheduling & Booking
Weekend Project

Best Fitness & Wellness Management Software

How to Replace Mindbody

Overview

Mindbody is an all-in-one business management platform for fitness, beauty, and wellness businesses. It combines scheduling, payments, client management, marketing, and reporting tools in a single system. The platform connects businesses with over 3 million active consumers through its marketplace and helps businesses grow revenue by an average of 45% within 6 months.

Features

39 features across 20 categories

AI(1)

Messenger[ai]AIPremium

24/7 AI-powered chatbot that answers client questions, responds to missed calls, and drives sales automatically.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Business Management(4)

Business Management Tools

Comprehensive tools to manage your team, schedule, inventory, and revenue with confidence.

Multi-Device Access

Manage your business from anywhere on phone, tablet, or desktop with synchronized access across all devices.

Multi-Location Management

Manage staff, schedules, clients, and services across multiple locations from one central location with datashare setup or enterprise corporate dashboard.

Unlimited Users

Add as many users and logins as needed per location without per-user charges.

Also in: Jobber, Setmore, Acuity Scheduling

Business Services(1)

Mindbody InsurancePremium

Flexible insurance policies and competitive prices tailored to fitness and wellness businesses.

CRM(1)

Client Management & CRM

Track client information and relationships, manage contact details, liability waivers, and client account profiles in one comprehensive system.

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Client Management(2)

360 Client Experiences

Give clients the power of choice with easy booking options across the Mindbody app, your website, mobile, and web platforms.

Digital Forms & Waivers

Collect required forms and waivers with digital signatures, stylus signatures, and digital acknowledgments during booking or check-in.

Also in: mycase, Litify, Acuity Scheduling

Education(1)

Business Education Resources

Access to guides, templates, industry insights, webinars, blog posts, and educational content to help grow your business.

Also in: Ironclad, Moz, Wagmo

Financing(1)

Mindbody CapitalPremium

Access funding to grow your business with no applications, collateral, or credit checks required.

HR & Staff(1)

Staff Management

Keep your team moving with integrated staffing tools including scheduling, performance reviews, automated substitutions, and payroll all on one platform.

Implementation(1)

Data Migration Support

Professional assistance in migrating data from your previous system to Mindbody with free conversion of many data types.

Integrations(1)

Third-Party IntegrationsPremium

Connect with 100+ third-party tools including payroll, door access, marketing, and other business applications.

Marketing(4)

Automated Email and Text Campaigns

Turn new clients into regulars with automated email and text campaigns to collect contact info and convert newcomers into loyal clients with smarter, more personalized messages.

Email and SMS MarketingPremium

Grow subscriber lists with integrated marketing campaigns and trigger automations based on client actions to drive re-engagement and bookings.

Mindbody Marketplace

Access to the world's largest fitness & wellness marketplace with 3 million+ active users searching, booking, and buying services.

Promo CodesPremium

Create and manage promo codes to offer limited-time discounts to clients.

Mobile(2)

Branded AppPremium

Create your own branded app for iOS and Android that elevates member experience without the hassles of development.

Mindbody Business App

Mobile app for staff and managers to add clients, check in attendees, manage schedules, process payments, and sell products on the go.

Payments(3)

Automated Payment Collections

Automate payment issue and collection processes including failed payment notifications, autopay tracking, chargebacks management, and declined payment handling.

Payment Processing

Accept payments anytime, anywhere with integrated payment processing powered by Stripe. Handle every sale on one system with quick & easy checkout and industry-leading fraud protection.

Point of Sale (POS)

Complete point-of-sale system for processing transactions, managing retail products, and handling payments with no monthly fees or minimums.

Reporting & Analytics(5)

Advanced Analytics & ReportingPremium

Uncover what's driving revenue with dashboards for sales, visits, memberships, identify top clients, and spot risks early with advanced metrics.

Automated Report Delivery

Schedule and automate reports to be delivered automatically via email with daily, weekly, or monthly cadence.

Corporate DashboardPremium

Network-wide control and visibility with corporate-level reporting, business intelligence dashboards, and cross-location reports for enterprise clients.

Customizable Dashboards

View and customize dashboards with key metrics and real-time data relevant to your business needs.

Data-Driven Reporting

See how your business is performing with instant, detailed access to critical metrics and best-in-class analytics for smart, informed decision-making.

Sales(1)

Lead ManagementPremium

Capture, nurture, and convert leads with a sales pipeline dashboard, follow-up tasks, sales funnel analytics, and automated lead capture from Google Ads.

Scheduling(3)

Real-Time Schedule Updates

Classes and appointments are seamlessly updated in real time on every touchpoint including staff schedules and client calendars.

Resource ManagementPremium

Reserve rooms, chairs, equipment, and other resources. Let members choose their spot when booking a class with Pick-a-Spot functionality.

Scheduling

Manage one schedule for staffing and booking that's easy to set up, edit, and manage with seamless real-time updates across all touchpoints.

Security(1)

IP Restrictions

Set up IP restrictions to ensure staff can only log in from specific locations like business locations rather than personal devices.

Staff Management(2)

Automated Substitution Management

Allow staff to request substitutes via text message automation with automatic handling of scheduling changes.

Staff Permissions Management

Control what staff members can access and do by setting customized permissions for scheduling, managing schedules, and viewing staff information.

Support(3)

1-on-1 Setup and Training

Personalized guidance and training to help you get set up with Mindbody with confidence.

Live Customer Support

Available support in your language and time zone to help with any software questions or issues.

Professional ServicesPremium

Build relationships with product experts who provide regular 1-on-1 consultations and help you maximize the software.

Website(1)

Branded Website Widgets

Embed branded, mobile-friendly class schedules and appointment bookings directly on your website for seamless client booking experience.

Pricing

Starter

$99/month per location
  • Business management tools
  • Integrated payments
  • Branded website booking widgets
  • Listing on the Mindbody app
  • Basic reporting
  • Unlimited users
  • Access to 3M+ monthly shoppers
  • Point of sale & online payments

Accelerate

Custom
  • Everything in Starter
  • Powerful analytics & reporting
  • Room and resource management for scheduling spaces and rentals
  • Client Pick-a-Spot
  • Promo codes to offer limited-time discounts
  • Access to premium add-ons for customized growth
  • Advanced reporting and analytics

Ultimate

Popular
Custom
  • Everything in Accelerate
  • Dynamic tools to grow your marketing lists
  • Automated email and text campaigns and templates
  • Built-in sales pipeline to manage and convert leads
  • Next-level analytics for client, growth, and retention insights
  • Increased message limits and lower rates on marketing emails and texts
  • Email and SMS marketing
  • Lead management dashboard

Enterprise

Custom
  • Customized plan with powerful tools
  • Multi-location and franchising management
  • Corporate dashboard
  • Network-wide control

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Mindbody

Monthly$99/mo
Yearly$1.2k/yr
5-Year Total$5.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $948
SaaS
$1.2k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $2.8k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $4.7k
SaaS
$5.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 39 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Mindbody alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 39 features.

Buy Mindbody

Better Value
Monthly cost$990/mo
3-year total$35,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Mindbody saves ~$1,320 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 39 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

15 known integrations

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