Best Software for Yoga Studios in 2026 (Honest Breakdown)

What Yoga Studios Actually Need From Software

Running a yoga studio isn't like managing a CrossFit box or a hair salon. Yoga studios have specific needs that most generic platforms just don't address well. From class packs to video on demand, what you need is flexibility.

Most yoga students buy 10-packs or drop-in passes, not monthly unlimited memberships. Your software should handle these transactions smoothly without complicating the process.

Then there's the issue of substitute teacher management. Teachers will get sick, they travel, and their own schedules change. You need a system that allows you to swap subs without confusing your booking system and your members.

Workshops and retreats are another common offering in yoga studios. These one-off events often have custom pricing and scheduling needs, separate from regular class schedules. Can your system handle that?

Intro offers like "$40 for your first 30 days" are standard. Your software should manage these time-limited promotional memberships cleanly. Waitlists with auto-fill are critical since popular classes fill up quickly.

Late cancel/no-show fees are crucial to avoid losing revenue to ghost bookings. Online waivers should be a given for liability protection, signed and stored online before the first class.

Post-COVID, there's also the expectation for a video-on-demand library. Members want recorded classes available when they can't make it in person.

Lastly, if you're paying teachers per class or student, your software should handle the math. Forget spreadsheets for tracking teacher pay.

Here's the problem: most platforms were built for gyms or salons first, and yoga features feel like an afterthought.

The Platforms

Mindbody — The 800-Pound Gorilla

Mindbody is huge, but you'll pay for it. Their starter plan is $99/mo, and that's just the beginning. Higher tiers are quote-only, so prepare to talk to sales.

The Mindbody marketplace is a real advantage. It's large and established, especially in major metros. But those commissions can hit up to 20% of your revenue per booking. That's a lot.

Contracts are 12-month auto-renewing, and you need a 30-day written notice to cancel. Miss that window, and you're stuck for another year. Users frequently mention these issues in their reviews.

There's also a branded app, but it'll cost you an extra $75-$250/mo. Realistically, you're looking at $200-$400/mo before marketplace commissions for a single-location yoga studio.

Mindbody works if you're an established studio in a major metro. But if you're in a mid-size city, you might be overpaying for a marketplace that sends only a few new students a month. And they take a big cut.

Vagaro — Budget-Friendly but Add-On Heavy

Vagaro starts at $30/mo for a single calendar. If you need more, it'll be $10/mo per additional calendar, capped at $90/mo.

Extras like text marketing and live streaming are $20/mo and $10/mo, respectively. Their website builder is another $20/mo.

Vagaro has its own marketplace with less aggressive commissions than Mindbody. Plus, it's month-to-month with no contracts and a 30-day free trial.

But keep in mind, Vagaro was built for salons first. Some yoga-specific workflows feel like afterthoughts. Users report card reader issues and limited integrations.

Vagaro is best for solo instructors or small studios on a tight budget who don't need deep yoga-specific features.

WellnessLiving — Mindbody Lite (With Similar Contract Issues)

WellnessLiving is priced at $69/mo for starters, $199/mo for business, and $349/mo for business pro. It offers a similar feature set to Mindbody but at lower price points.

They also have a marketplace feature, but like Mindbody, they require annual contracts with auto-renewal and 30-day notice for cancellation. Users often report difficulty with cancellations.

Reviewers mention hidden fees and unpredictable price increases. There are also reports of mobile app bugs affecting scheduling.

It's a fit for mid-size studios that want some marketplace discovery without full Mindbody pricing, but read the contract carefully.

Momoyoga — Built for Yoga, Based in Europe

Momoyoga offers a free plan with a platform fee per transaction. Standard is ~$32/mo annually or ~$43/mo monthly. Plus adds branding and integrations for ~$65/mo annually.

Their branded app costs ~$197/mo annually. They offer no contracts, cancel anytime, and a 14-day free trial.

Momoyoga is built for yoga studios, not a gym platform with yoga tacked on. But it's EU-centric, with pricing in euros and a smaller support team. Less known in the US market.

Best for small yoga studios that want a yoga-first platform and don't mind a European company.

Arketa — Yoga-First but Opaque on Studio Pricing

Arketa's individual plans start at ~$49/mo annually. Growth is ~$83/mo, Suite is ~$124/mo. If you're running an actual studio and not just teaching solo, you'll need to contact sales — no published pricing for studio tiers.

They've got yoga-specific features other platforms don't: a video library, class scheduling, CRM, and packages. It feels like it was built for yoga, not adapted for it.

The downside is visibility. Limited public reviews, opaque studio pricing, and not much of a track record to evaluate. Best for solo yoga instructors who want a yoga-branded platform and are comfortable buying without a lot of social proof.

TeamUp — Clean but Pricey Entry Point

TeamUp starts at $119/mo for 0-100 active customers. Pricing scales with member count. Branded app adds another $99/mo.

Their features are strong: memberships, class packs, waivers, waitlists, teacher scheduling. There are no contracts, so cancel anytime.

But the $119/mo starting price is high for a studio with just 50 members. Best for established studios with 100+ active members wanting clean, modern software.

Acuity Scheduling — For Solo Instructors Only

Acuity, now owned by Squarespace, offers a starter at $20/mo, standard at $34/mo, and premium at $61/mo.

Great for appointment-based booking like private sessions, but it's not a studio management platform. Lacks membership management below standard tier, no teacher pay tracking, or community features.

Best for solo yoga instructors teaching privates and small workshops needing just a booking page.

Glofox (ABC Glofox) — No Public Pricing

Glofox offers quote-only pricing, meaning you'll have to go through sales. It features retention analytics, branded apps, and is now owned by ABC Fitness.

Users report payment system glitches and billing errors. It's best for growing multi-location studios willing to go through a sales process.

ManageMemberships

Full disclosure: this is ours. We offer a free plan for up to 50 members. Starter is $29/mo for 150 members, and Core is $99/mo for unlimited members. Add-ons like door access and POS are available.

We're month-to-month with no contracts and no cancellation penalties. Features include class scheduling, digital waivers, SMS campaigns, and more.

Class scheduling handles recurring classes with trainer assignments, capacity limits, and waitlists that auto-notify the next person when a spot opens. Swap a sub teacher in two clicks without confusing the booking system or your members.

Digital waivers are signed on check-in and stored forever — searchable in seconds if you ever need one for an insurance claim. No filing cabinets, no "I think it's in that pile somewhere."

QR code check-in and kiosk mode mean no front desk required for class check-in. Members scan and walk in. You get a real-time log of who's in the building.

Email and SMS campaigns are built in — no third-party tool needed. Set up automated texts for missed check-ins, expiring class packs, or failed payments. The CRM tracks every interaction.

Workshop and event management lets you set custom pricing and capacity separate from your regular class schedule — retreats, teacher trainings, special workshops all live in one system.

We provide free migration assistance to move your member data smoothly. Learn more about our migration assistance.

The honest downside—no marketplace feature and no video-on-demand library yet. Best for small-to-mid yoga studios that want simple, affordable software without contract traps.

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Quick Comparison Table

How to Choose

If marketplace discovery matters and you’re in a major city, Mindbody or WellnessLiving could work. Do the math on commissions—20% adds up fast.

Solo instructors might find Acuity or Vagaro more budget-friendly. Don't overpay for features you won't use.

For those wanting yoga-specific features, Momoyoga is worth a look, especially if you're okay with a European company.

Small studios tired of contracts might appreciate ManageMemberships or Vagaro.

Growing studios needing multi-location support could explore Glofox.

A good rule: your software should cost less than 3% of monthly revenue. If you're doing $8k/mo and paying $400/mo for software, that's 5% of revenue gone.

The Contract Question

Month-to-month should be the standard. If a platform needs a contract to keep you, ask why.

If you're locked into an annual contract, check your renewal date. Set a reminder 45 days before and send cancellation via email and certified mail.

The FTC click-to-cancel rule is important here. Platforms making cancellation difficult face legal scrutiny.

Consider how to switch software without losing members efficiently.

Bottom Line

Most small yoga studios are overpaying for software built for larger operations or different industries.

Marketplaces only matter if they drive meaningful new student volume. For most small studios outside major metros, they don't.

Contracts are a red flag, not a feature. Your software should handle class packs, drop-ins, waivers, and scheduling without nickel-and-diming you on add-ons.

Choose the tool that fits your size and budget today, not one that promises you'll grow into it.