Mindbody alternatives in 2026: Which platform fits your business?

The best Mindbody alternative depends on how you operate. Hapana is built for studios that plan to grow, from a single boutique studio to multi-site and franchise brands running every location from one platform. Others are known for something more specific: ABC Glofox for small boutique studios and gyms, Mariana Tek for its class-booking experience, Momence for workshops and events, Arketa for pilates and yoga studios, Zenoti for salon, spa and medspa businesses, and ABC Ignite for large health clubs.

Here’s how the seven leading options compare in 2026.

A note before we dive in. This comparison, updated in October 2026, draws from publicly available product information, vendor pricing pages, third-party review sites and our own conversations with operators. And yes, given that we’re sharing this from Hapana’s perspective, there’s a natural bias towards our own offering. But our ultimate goal is to help you weigh up which gym management platform is best for your operational needs.

Why operators look beyond Mindbody in 2026

Mindbody isn’t the right fit for all fitness enterprises. Top concerns for growing and multi-site fitness businesses include:

• Cost and contracts. Mindbody charges per location, from A$89 to A$369 a month across its Go, Core and Growth plans (checked October 2026). Add-ons such as a branded app and AI Concierge cost extra, and contract terms vary by plan and billing, so leaving early can be costly.
• Corporate change. Mindbody is now one brand inside Playlist, which merged with EGYM in January 2026. In April 2026, Playlist launched Kite, a separate product for multi-brand franchises. Operators on Mindbody’s enterprise tier are reasonably asking which product their roadmap sits on.
• Multi-site fragmentation. As brands grow past a handful of sites, the pain shifts from booking classes to keeping pricing, schedules, reporting and member experience consistent across every location.

Mindbody alternatives at a glance

Who owns what: Fitness software has consolidated

Did you know that many platforms share the same owner? This might not feel like a big issue – but when a platform sits underneath a parent company, it can affect the product roadmap, quality of support and pricing.

Here’s a rundown of who currently owns what:

• Playlist: Mindbody, ClassPass, Booker, EGYM and Kite
• Xplor: Exerp, Mariana Tek, Momence, Resamania, ClubReady, zingfit, TrueCoach and Deciplus, Legend, Membr and Clubware
• ABC Fitness (Thoma Bravo): ABC Glofox, ABC Ignite, ABC Trainerize, ABC GymSales, ABC XLerate and ABC Evo

Hapana, Arketa and Zenoti are independently owned. At Hapana, our last funding rounds were led by Microequities, with continued support from OIF Ventures.

Just remember, when you evaluate a platform, ask where it sits in its parent’s portfolio and what that means for its roadmap over the next three years.

What to look for in a Mindbody alternative

As your fitness business grows and you open more sites, you need new features and functionality from your software. Use this buyer’s checklist as a guide.

• Multi-level control: Can you set standards at HQ or brand level and still give each location flexibility?
• Consistency across sites: Is it easy to align pricing, membership tiers, schedules and the member experience across all your locations?
• Cross-location reporting: Do you get one real-time view of revenue, retention and performance by site?
• Total cost and transparency: What are the per-location fees? How do add-ons and processing rates affect the overall cost? How does pricing change as you grow?
• Contract terms and data portability: What are you committing to (e.g. notice periods, termination terms)? Can you take your data with you?
• Migration support: Is there a dedicated support crew ready with a plan and timeline? Or do you just get a CSV and good luck?
• Automation and AI: What intelligent features are included? Or are they only available as add-ons?
• Local support: How can you access ongoing support, aligned to your time zones?

The 7 best Mindbody alternatives and competitors in 2026

1. Hapana: Built for studios that plan to grow, from one site to many

Whether you run one boutique studio or a growing multi-site brand, Hapana gives you control, consistency and visibility as you scale. It connects your operations in one platform, so you can deliver a consistent member experience without adding operational complexity, at one site or many. See how Hapana compares to Mindbody.

As one studio owner put it to us: “I want a platform I can grow with, not grow out of.” That’s what Hapana is built for. You can start with one site, then add locations, brands and franchisees on the same platform, without switching systems or migrating your data again.

What Hapana does well: Hapana gives boutique studios and solo operators the tools to run and grow a single site, and the advanced functionality multi-site operators and franchise brands need as they scale. Think multi-level control (with different access for HQ, brands and locations), operational consistency across sites, efficiency at scale (e.g. bulk actions, fast setup), real-time reports that drive action, and intelligence-powered automation.

Who uses Hapana: Multi-site customers such as Fitstop, J.I.M, Gold's Gym and Vaura choose Hapana. One of our customers, KX Pilates, migrated 52 studios and scaled to 100+ studios with our support.

Switching to Hapana: When you make the switch to Hapana, you’re supported at every step of the way by a dedicated migration team.

Things to consider: Hapana isn’t the cheapest option for a single site. It’s built to grow with you, so the multi-site functionality is ready when you open your next location. There are three quote-based subscription tiers (Basic, Premium, Pro), billed per location, with optional add-ons and usage fees published per tier. See Hapana pricing.

Where you’ll find it: Australia, New Zealand, North America and Asia

2. ABC Glofox: Popular with small boutique studios and gyms

Owned by: ABC Fitness (Thoma Bravo)

What it does well: ABC Glofox offers a custom branded member app (included on its Elite plan and available as an add-on on Essential and Boost), and is steadily adding central control for small groups. For example, it added enterprise bulk updates across branch locations in its July 2026 release; and HQ bulk class and membership changes in its August 2026 release. It’s also known for its excellent customer support.

Things to consider: On the Essential and Boost plans, the branded app and ABC XLerate (its automated sales engagement tool, formerly Amplify) are paid add-ons. Pricing is quote-based, so you’ll need to request a price from ABC Glofox, and card processing fees apply on top of your base rate.

Where you’ll find it: US and Australia

See how Hapana compares to ABC Glofox.

3. Mariana Tek: Known for its class-booking and branded member experience

Owned by: Xplor

What it does well: Mariana Tek is renowned for delivering great customer experiences and specialised class management for boutique studios. The platform is clean and polished; and comes with strong integrations with other apps and services. It also supports multi-location and franchise businesses.

Things to consider: As one of several Xplor fitness brands, you should ask about its roadmap and support model before committing to a contract. Also be aware that the upfront cost of Mariana Tek may be a hurdle. To see what you’d pay, you’ll have to request a quote from their team.

Where you’ll find it: US, Canada, UK, Australia

4. Momence: Known for workshops, events and hybrid offerings

Owned by: Xplor

What it does well: With its user-centric design, Momence gives smaller businesses a simple way to manage everything from bookings to customer management and communications – while also including vital tools for growth, such as marketing automation and in-depth analytics. It’s well suited to studios running one-off workshops and events. Its higher tiers come with an AI inbox, to help lighten the load on member support teams.

Things to consider: Pricing is quote-based, so check how transaction and card processing fees affect your overall cost. Also, as per Mariana Tek, it’s one of several Xplor fitness brands – so always ask about its roadmap and support model before committing to a contract.

Where you’ll find it: US and Australia

See how Hapana compares to Momence.

5. Arketa: Design-led platform for pilates, yoga and wellness studios

Owned by: Independent

What it does well: Arketa is a modern, design-led platform that’s geared towards boutique wellness brands. With its multi-location features, you can see all class bookings, appointments, and business performance across every studio in one central dashboard.

Things to consider: Many of Arketa’s features – like its branded app and website, AI chat bot to support member queries, and marketing automation tools to help you grow – are only available at the higher tiers or as paid add-ons. To see pricing, you’ll need to request a demo.

Where you’ll find it: US (a few users in Australia)

See how Hapana compares to Arketa.

6. Zenoti: Salon, spa and medspa platform expanding into fitness

Owned by: Independent

What it does well: With one platform for memberships, scheduling, payments and front desk, Zenoti serves salons, spas and medspas, and has expanded into gyms and health clubs. You can stay in control with centralised reporting and standardised pricing / memberships across locations. Extra features like an AI receptionist and automated failed-payment recovery help lighten the load on your admin teams.

Things to consider: Zenoti started out in salon and spa software, only expanding into fitness in recent years. This may be why the implementation experience feels more difficult than bespoke, boutique tools. Like all the others, Zenoti’s pricing is quote-based, so it’s on you to reach out and see how it fits within your budget.

Where you’ll find it: North America (a few users in Australia)

See how Hapana compares to Zenoti.

7. ABC Ignite: Built for large health clubs and big-box gyms

Owned by: ABC Fitness (Thoma Bravo)

What it does well: ABC Ignite is built for big-box gyms and health clubs that operate multiple locations. It bills itself as the most complete club and member management platform in the fitness industry, with a rich array of features including revenue cycle management, insights that optimise performance, and highly personalised member experiences.

Things to consider: Unless you’re a big-box, full-service health club, ABC Ignite might be more than you need (and more than you can afford).

Where you’ll find it: Mostly North America

What about Kite?

Kite is Playlist’s new platform for multi-brand fitness franchises. Launched in April 2026 and led by a former Xponential Fitness chief digital officer, it offers enterprise, brand and location-level control for growing fitness operators. It’s in the same family as Mindbody, so if you’re thinking about making the switch from Mindbody to Kite, you’ll need to ask how moving between Playlist products will impact your data and any integrations with other systems you use today.

What about Australian alternatives to Mindbody?

Despite most platforms being centred in North America, Australian fitness enterprises have some great options to choose from. If you’re a smaller, studio-based business, then you’d likely consider Momence or ABC Glofox as an alternative to Mindbody, which we’ve explored above.

Australian-based gyms and health clubs often look to:

• PerfectGym (owned by Sport Alliance) – club management for large-format gym chains and big-box clubs (see how Hapana compares to PerfectGym here).
• GymMaster – an all-in-one gym management software with built-in 24/7 bluetooth door access.

And then, of course, there’s Hapana – which is ideally placed to span those at the start of their journey, those growing past one or two sites, and major chains with multiple locations across the country.

How to switch from Mindbody without disrupting your members

Having done your research and chosen a new platform, you’re now ready to make the switch. The question is, how do you do it without disrupting your operations or impacting the member experience?

First things first. Scrutinise your current contract with Mindbody and take note of any terms. For example, your Mindbody contract will likely stipulate 30 days’ written notice of cancellation; with auto-renew of contracts if you’re not careful.

Next up, put a plan in place for rolling out the new platform. Depending on your set-up, you may want to tackle and test one site first. Clear communication with both staff and members about the change is important, along with training and support to help everyone get up to speed with the new platform. Get more tips for migrating from Mindbody here.

And don’t forget, if you’re switching to Hapana, full support is provided – with hands-on engineers here to help move your legacy system across, with minimal downtime.

Which Mindbody alternative is right for you?

Fitness programs aren’t one-size-fits-all. Gym management platforms aren’t, either. The platform you choose will really depend on what stage your business is at.

Here’s a quick summary of the best alternatives to Mindbody:

• Hapana: Built for studios that plan to grow, from one site to many
• ABC Glofox: Popular with small boutique studios and gyms
• Mariana Tek: Known for its class-booking and branded member experience
• Momence: Known for workshops, events and hybrid offerings
• Arketa: Design-led platform for pilates, yoga and wellness studios
• Zenoti: Salon, spa and medspa platform expanding into fitness
• ABC Ignite: Built for large health clubs and big-box gyms

Across the board, if you’re looking for a solution that excels in user experience, offers tailored features for fitness businesses, and provides exceptional customer support, Hapana stands out as the top choice as a Mindbody alternative. Explore its features today and see how it can transform your fitness business operations, drive growth and enhance member satisfaction.

Thinking about switching from Mindbody? Book a call and we’ll show you how your business would run on Hapana, today and as you grow.

FAQs

What is the best alternative to Mindbody?

It depends on how you operate. Whether you run one boutique studio, work as a solo operator or manage a multi-site brand, Hapana gives you control, consistency and visibility as you grow, with one platform that connects your operations at every stage. See how Hapana compares to Mindbody.

What is the best Mindbody alternative for franchises and multi-location gyms?

Hapana’s scalable, innovative and reliable technology is the perfect choice for franchises and multi-location gyms. You gain access to a rich array of features and the flexibility to customise the platform to your specific needs, knowing that you’re on a platform that’s purpose built to fuel growth, simplify operations and enhance member experiences.

What is the best Mindbody alternative in Australia?

Australian fitness enterprises and boutique studios have some great options to choose from. Founded in Sydney, Hapana is the obvious choice – with a comprehensive platform that’s ideally placed to span those at the start of their journey, those growing past one or two sites, and major chains with multiple locations across the country.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Mindbody?

It depends on the functionality you need. Most platforms on this list quote pricing based on your business, so compare the total cost (per-location fees, add-ons and processing fees) rather than headline prices, and ask each vendor for a quote.

Who owns Mindbody now?

Mindbody is owned by Playlist, which also owns ClassPass, Booker, EGYM and Kite.

Is Mariana Tek owned by Mindbody?

No, Mariana Tek is part of Xplor, which also owns Exerp, Momence, Resamania, ClubReady, zingfit, TrueCoach and Deciplus, Legend, Membr and Clubware.

Can I take my data with me if I leave Mindbody?

You sure can. If you’re migrating to Hapana, our hands-on engineers will work closely with you to ensure that all member and business data is accurately and securely moved across to the new platform.

How long does it take to switch gym management software?

The answer depends on the size of your business and the level of complexity (for example, existing integrations). Generally, though, at Hapana all of our migrations occur in under 90 days.

Sources

• Mindbody, business pricing (Australia, checked October 2026): mindbodyonline.com/business/pricing
• ABC Glofox, plans (checked October 2026): glofox.com/plans
• ABC Glofox, July 2026 product updates (glofox.com)
• Arketa, pricing (checked October 2026): arketa.com/pricing
• Fitt Insider, Arketa US$15M Series A (June 2025): insider.fitt.co
• Zenoti, fitness software (checked October 2026): zenoti.com; Advent International, Zenoti US$160M Series D (December 2020)
• PR Newswire, Xplor and Clubessential unified under the Xplor brand (March 2026)