Comparison

StudioDash vs Mindbody

A simpler, pay-as-you-grow alternative to Mindbody for small gyms and studios.

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Mindbody is one of the oldest and largest wellness and fitness management platforms. It is feature-rich and widely used, but it is built for larger and multi-location businesses, uses custom monthly pricing that tends to run high, and often involves annual contracts. StudioDash is built for small and independent studios that want the core tools without a monthly subscription.

Pricing at a glance

StudioDash

$0/month

1% on payments processed via Stripe, capped at 49/month per gym. No subscription, no per-member fee, no contract.

Mindbody

Custom monthly pricing, commonly quoted in the low-to-mid hundreds per month and up, frequently on an annual contract. Mindbody does not publish a flat public price for most plans.

StudioDash vs Mindbody, side by side

StudioDashMindbody
Monthly base fee$0/monthCustom quote, typically 29-$349+/month
Platform fee on payments1%, capped at 49/mo per gymVaries by plan / processing agreement
Per-member feesNoneVaries by plan
ContractNone, cancel anytimeOften annual
Setup feeNoneVaries
Built-in gym websiteIncludedAdd-on / higher tiers
Native member appIncluded (iOS + Android)Included (branded app is higher tier)
Your own branded appWhite Label: $200/mo flat, all inAdd-on / higher tier
Best fitStudios of any size, small to largeLarger / multi-location chains

Why gyms choose StudioDash

  • No monthly subscription: you pay 1% only when you actually take payments, capped at 49/month.
  • No annual contract to sign, and nothing to pay in months where you process nothing.
  • Core tools (scheduling, payments, member app, website, pro shop) are included, not spread across upsell tiers.
  • Scales with you: the 49/month fee cap means your cost flattens as you grow, so it fits large studios as well as small ones.
  • Want your own branded app? White Label gives you fully-branded iOS and Android apps and a custom domain for a flat $200/month, without an enterprise price tag.

When Mindbody might be the better fit

Mindbody may be the better pick if you rely on its consumer marketplace for new-client discovery, or need specific enterprise integrations only it offers.

Small studio or large

Want your own branded app?

StudioDash scales from a single studio to large, multi-location businesses. Growing or established studios that want their own app can add White Label: fully-branded iOS and Android apps listed under your gym's name, plus a custom domain, for a flat $200/month. On most platforms a branded app is a premium, higher-tier add-on.

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StudioDash vs Mindbody: common questions

Is StudioDash cheaper than Mindbody?+
For most small studios, yes. StudioDash has no monthly fee and charges 1% on payments processed through Stripe, capped at 49 per month per gym. Mindbody uses custom monthly pricing that commonly runs into the hundreds per month, often on an annual contract. Your exact Mindbody price depends on the quote you are given, so compare it against your expected monthly payment volume.
Can I move my gym from Mindbody to StudioDash?+
Yes. You can set up StudioDash and import your members. For White Label customers we also help with data migration. Contact [email protected] to talk through your specific setup.
What does StudioDash not do that Mindbody does?+
Mindbody has a consumer marketplace that can send new clients to listed businesses, and a longer list of enterprise integrations. StudioDash does not have a consumer discovery marketplace. If new-client discovery through Mindbody is central to your business, weigh that in your decision.

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Comparison based on publicly available information as of July 2026. Competitor features and pricing change often; information is believed accurate but is not guaranteed, and you should verify current details directly with each provider. Mindbody is a trademark of its respective owner. StudioDash is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mindbody. Trademarks are referenced only to describe and compare the products.