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StudioFly vs Arketa for studios in India

Last verified: 25 September 2026

Arketa and StudioFly are both built for fitness and wellness studios that run on classes, appointments and memberships. Arketa publishes one price, its Individual plan in US dollars, and quotes its Studio plans after a demo; StudioFly publishes every plan's price in rupees.

This page compares the two head to head for a studio in India: payments and tax, the class workflow, marketing, reporting and support. We make StudioFly; every Arketa fact below is sourced and dated 25 September 2026, and we say where Arketa suits a studio better.

Arketa is a trademark of its owner. StudioFly is not affiliated with or endorsed by Arketa. Other product names on this page belong to their owners.

Choose StudioFly if

  • You want every plan's price published in rupees, before a demo
  • You invoice with GST and want members to pay by UPI through Razorpay
  • Members should join a waitlist themselves and be moved in automatically when a place frees up
  • You want WhatsApp reminders on every plan, and campaigns and team conversations on your own number (Enterprise)

Choose Arketa if

  • Families share packages and parents book for their children
  • Clients must choose a spot from a room map
  • You want a branded app with video and communities today
  • You rely on ClassPass bookings syncing into your roster
PRICING

What each one publishes.

Arketa

  • Viewed from India, Individual is shown as $49/mo, billed annually (save 17%), plus 3% transaction fee and Stripe fees.1
  • Studio Core, Studio Growth and Studio Suite each show Custom, with a demo required for pricing.1
  • Individual lists one team-member login and one location; Studio lists unlimited team members and locations. No numerical Studio quote basis is specified here.1
  • The pricing FAQ says plans renew month to month unless an annual plan is selected, and users can upgrade or downgrade.1
  • Recommended add-ons include Branded Mobile App, Marketing Suite, Branded Website, Accounting and Bookkeeping; numerical prices are not shown in that list.1
  • Billing help publishes overage rates of $0.0005 per marketing email and $0.015 per SMS credit; credits are not individual text messages.5

StudioFly (India)

  • Growth: ₹1,999 a month, or ₹19,999 a year
  • Pro: ₹2,999 a month, or ₹29,999 a year
  • Enterprise: ₹44,999 a year; monthly billing on request
  • Prices exclude GST. Every plan includes one location and unlimited members, with a 7-day free trial in India. See pricing
SIDE BY SIDE

StudioFly and Arketa, feature by feature.

StudioFly cells show the plan that includes each feature. Arketa facts are sourced below and were checked on 25 September 2026.

FeatureStudioFlyArketa
Plan prices and features publishedYes: every plan’s price and what it includes, in rupees in India and US dollars elsewhere; no setup feeEvery planViewed from India, Individual is shown as $49/mo, billed annually (save 17%), plus 3% transaction fee and Stripe fees. Studio Core, Studio Growth and Studio Suite each show Custom, with a demo required for pricing. The pricing page publishes Individual pricing and plan feature lists, but Studio Core, Growth and Suite show Custom. It publishes Individual 3% transaction fees plus Stripe fees; Studio transaction fees say Let's talk.1
Prices published in rupeesYes. Growth, Pro and Enterprise in INR, excluding GSTEvery planNot listed on https://www.arketa.com/pricing as of 25 Sep 2026: an INR software subscription price. This is not a claim of product absence.1
Self-serve free trial7-day free trial in India, no card neededEvery planThe Individual plan offers Start Free Trial; the pricing page does not state its length.1
What you pay forA plan with one location included; extra locations are add-ons; unlimited membersEvery planIndividual lists one team-member login and one location; Studio lists unlimited team members and locations. No numerical Studio quote basis is specified here.1
UPI paymentsYes, through RazorpayPro and Enterprise; add-on on GrowthNot listed on https://help.arketa.com/getting-started/connect-stripe as of 25 Sep 2026: UPI payment integration. This is not a claim of product absence. Not listed on https://help.arketa.com/getting-started/connect-stripe as of 25 Sep 2026: Razorpay integration. This is not a claim of product absence.2
Integrated payments in IndiaYes: UPI, cards and netbanking through RazorpayPro and Enterprise; add-on on GrowthArketa says Stripe handles all payment processing, and a connected Stripe account is needed before selling. Arketa says it supports countries where Stripe operates and directs readers to Stripe; this page does not name India or verify Indian onboarding.2
GST invoicesYes: CGST/SGST/IGST, HSN/SAC and GSTR-1 exportEvery planArketa supports custom named taxes and gives GST as a receipt-label example. This does not establish Indian GSTIN or CGST/SGST/IGST invoice fields. Not listed on https://help.arketa.com/settings/business/taxes as of 25 Sep 2026: Indian GSTIN and CGST/SGST/IGST invoice fields. This is not a claim of product absence.3
WhatsApp messagingAutomated reminders and receipts; WhatsApp on your own number on EnterpriseEvery planNot listed on https://www.arketa.com/pricing as of 25 Sep 2026: WhatsApp messaging or campaigns. This is not a claim of product absence.1
Leads and CRMLead capture, follow-ups and a CRM in the same workspace as members, classes and billingEvery planIndividual and Core include client CRM; Growth adds lead generation and pipeline management. Lead management tracks potential clients through sales stages and automates follow-up.1,4
Email and text marketingWhatsApp automation on every plan; Email Marketing Premium on EnterpriseEvery plan / EnterpriseStudio Growth adds email and text campaigns, automated workflows and an AI-powered email builder. Billing help says every account includes 10,000 marketing emails and 2,500 SMS credits monthly; overages are opt-in. Confirm feature access against the pricing page, which gates campaigns at Growth.1,5
Products and inventoryProduct sales with stock by location, purchase invoices and low-stock alertsEvery planRetail variants have their own inventory count and SKU. Sold-out variants are unavailable at checkout when tracking is enabled. Not listed on https://help.arketa.com/retail/products/variants-inventory as of 25 Sep 2026: automatic low-stock alerts. This is not a claim of product absence.6
Every location in one viewOne login for every location: an All Locations view, and a Location Performance table comparing revenue, growth, members, attendance, retention and dues by branch; staff stay limited to their branchEvery plan; extra locations are an add-onArketa describes centralised reports across locations, side-by-side comparisons and location-level drill-down in one dashboard.7
SupportEmail, ticket and phone support on every plan. Tickets get an AI reply around the clock, and a person replies within 2 business hours. Enterprise adds a dedicated customer success manager for onboarding, training and handholding.Every plan / EnterpriseStudio live chat hours are Mon–Thu 24 hours, Fri 12am–7pm EST and Sat–Sun 9am–5pm EST; phone callbacks are Mon–Fri 9am–5pm EST, requested through chat. Studio support promises 1–2 minute live-chat responses during operating hours, typically same-day email, phone callbacks and office hours with an account manager.8
Class scheduling and capacityRecurring classes with a participant limit on eachEvery planScheduling covers recurring group classes, appointments and events, with service-type templates for format, location, duration and capacity.9
Choosing a particular spot or machineNot offered: a spot is a place in the class, not a particular machineWith spot booking enabled, clients choose a spot from a room map at checkout; staff can assign or change spots.10
WaitlistsYes: turn on a waitlist for any class; members join it themselves when the class is full, and the first person is moved in automatically when a place frees upEvery planClients can join a full class through Join Waitlist; automatic and manual filling are documented. Automatic waitlisting requires Package and Subscription payment only, a connected pricing option and valid payment method or credit; it respects booking limits.11,12
Private and duo sessionsPrivate-session packages, including duo packages where two clients train together; members book trainers’ open slotsEvery planPrivate sessions use an availability-based calendar for clients to book instructors or staff. Pricing lists semi-private appointments in both plan groups, but does not explain an exact two-client booking workflow.13,1
Late cancellations and no-showsAutomatic class-credit deduction within a cancellation window; no money feeEvery planLate-cancel and no-show fees can be manual or automated; late cancellation does not return a credit by default.14
Online classes and PT on ZoomYes: Zoom meetings are created automatically for online classes and PT sessionsPro and Enterprise; add-on on GrowthZoom integration creates password-protected links for classes and can upload recordings to the on-demand library.15
Trainer payCommissions are created automatically for every PT session, and class commissions are worked out from each teacher’s classes under your commission policyEvery planPay rate templates bundle compensation structures for assignment to instructors, with individual customization.16
Selling on your own websiteClass booking, membership and pack purchase, and product sales with stock levels per branch, on your own website through the Full Website APIEnterprise; add-on on ProWidgets embed booking, memberships and videos on existing websites; the help page limits this to one Arketa embed per page.17
Consumer marketplaceNot offeredArketa integrates with ClassPass for physical studios: schedules push out and bookings sync back. ClassPass settles payments separately.18
Branded mobile app in the app storesNot yet: StudioFly’s mobile apps are coming soon; members use the member portal in any browserEvery planStudio Suite lists a custom branded mobile app for iOS and Android; a branded app is also a recommended add-on. The client help page directs members to the App Store or Google Play under their studio name; booking, video, communities and account management are described.1,19
Family accountsNo. Each child is their own member, with a parent or guardian’s contact on the profileFamily sharing supports shared packages and memberships, parent booking and waivers for children.20
AI assistantAI Business Pack: AI insights, a business assistant and a WhatsApp AI agent on your own numberEnterprise; add-on on Growth and ProAn in-dashboard Assistant is in beta; Reporting MCP connects an external AI tool. Both are read-only. MCP is an opt-in research preview, free now with a planned paid add-on.21
More than one locationBranch switcher, staff limited to their branch; extra locations are a paid add-onEvery planThe multi-location page describes one login with individual location schedules, pricing and offerings.7
IN FAIRNESS

Where Arketa is the better choice.

Family sharing and parent bookings

Family sharing supports shared packages and memberships, parent booking and waivers for children.20

Room maps for spots

With spot booking enabled, clients choose a spot from a room map at checkout; staff can assign or change spots.10

A branded app with video and communities

Studio Suite lists a custom branded mobile app for iOS and Android; a branded app is also a recommended add-on. The client help page directs members to the App Store or Google Play under their studio name; booking, video, communities and account management are described.1,19

ClassPass roster sync

Arketa integrates with ClassPass for physical studios: schedules push out and bookings sync back. ClassPass settles payments separately.18

Recordings straight to an on-demand library

Zoom integration creates password-protected links for classes and can upload recordings to the on-demand library.15

SWITCHING

Moving from Arketa to StudioFly.

A realistic plan, step by step. Nothing here needs to happen in a hurry.

  1. Export what you have

    Export your client list from Customers, then download booking and per-client attendance CSVs from Analytics → Reports. Active subscriptions and payment details need Arketa's help to move, so reconcile memberships, credits and balances before you switch. Pausing or cancelling an Arketa account is done through support. (Sources 22, 23, 24, 5, checked 25 Sep 2026.)

  2. Set up StudioFly

    Create your class types, recurring classes, membership plans, packs and staff roles, so the structure is ready before members arrive.

  3. Import your members

    Bring member records across with a spreadsheet (CSV or Excel) import, and check the imported records before you use them.

  4. Plan payments

    Saved cards and recurring set-ups usually can’t be moved between payment providers, so plan how members will pay their next fee through StudioFly.

  5. Choose a switch date

    Pick a quiet week, tell members the date and what changes for them, and move bookings over on that day. How long it takes depends on your member count, your plans and how much history you move.

A LITTLE MORE CLARITY

Your questions, answered.

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How much does Arketa cost?

Viewed from India, Individual is shown as $49/mo, billed annually (save 17%), plus 3% transaction fee and Stripe fees. Studio Core, Studio Growth and Studio Suite each show Custom, with a demo required for pricing. (Sources 1, checked 25 Sep 2026.)

Does Arketa support UPI or Razorpay?

Not listed on https://help.arketa.com/getting-started/connect-stripe as of 25 Sep 2026: UPI payment integration. This is not a claim of product absence. Not listed on https://help.arketa.com/getting-started/connect-stripe as of 25 Sep 2026: Razorpay integration. This is not a claim of product absence. Arketa says Stripe handles all payment processing, and a connected Stripe account is needed before selling. (Sources 2, checked 25 Sep 2026.)

Does Arketa produce GST invoices for India?

Arketa supports custom named taxes and gives GST as a receipt-label example. This does not establish Indian GSTIN or CGST/SGST/IGST invoice fields. Not listed on https://help.arketa.com/settings/business/taxes as of 25 Sep 2026: Indian GSTIN and CGST/SGST/IGST invoice fields. This is not a claim of product absence. (Sources 3, checked 25 Sep 2026.)

Is Arketa's AI assistant ready to use?

An in-dashboard Assistant is in beta; Reporting MCP connects an external AI tool. Both are read-only. MCP is an opt-in research preview, free now with a planned paid add-on. (Sources 21, checked 25 Sep 2026.)

Who makes Arketa?

Arketa is the trading name of Sutra Fitness, Inc. (Sources 25, checked 25 Sep 2026.)

Sources

Every source below was checked on 25 September 2026.

  1. Arketa: pricing: www.arketa.com/pricing
  2. Arketa: connect stripe: help.arketa.com/getting-started/connect-stripe
  3. Arketa: taxes: help.arketa.com/settings/business/taxes
  4. Arketa: lead management: help.arketa.com/marketing/segments/lead-management
  5. Arketa: plan billing: help.arketa.com/settings/account/plan-billing
  6. Arketa: variants inventory: help.arketa.com/retail/products/variants-inventory
  7. Arketa: multi location: www.arketa.com/business-type/multi-location
  8. Arketa: contact support: help.arketa.com/getting-started/contact-support
  9. Arketa: overview: help.arketa.com/schedule/overview
  10. Arketa: book a spot: help.arketa.com/schedule/spot-booking/book-a-spot
  11. Arketa: overview: help.arketa.com/schedule/waitlist/overview
  12. Arketa: automatic waitlist: help.arketa.com/schedule/waitlist/automatic-waitlist
  13. Arketa: overview: help.arketa.com/appointments/overview
  14. Arketa: late cancel no show: help.arketa.com/schedule/checkin/late-cancel-no-show
  15. Arketa: setup: help.arketa.com/schedule/livestream/setup
  16. Arketa: pay rates: help.arketa.com/team/payroll/pay-rates
  17. Arketa: embed on website: help.arketa.com/getting-started/embed-on-website
  18. Arketa: classpass: help.arketa.com/settings/integrations/classpass
  19. Arketa: mobile app: help.arketa.com/for-clients/account/mobile-app
  20. Arketa: family sharing: help.arketa.com/clients/profiles/family-sharing
  21. Arketa: claude mcp: help.arketa.com/reporting/claude-mcp
  22. Arketa: overview: help.arketa.com/clients/overview
  23. Arketa: available reports: help.arketa.com/reporting/available-reports
  24. Arketa: transfer clients: help.arketa.com/getting-started/transfer-clients
  25. Arketa: privacy: www.arketa.com/legal/privacy
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