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StudioFly vs Mindbody for studios in India

Last verified: 24 September 2026

Mindbody is an established platform for fitness and wellness businesses, with a consumer marketplace and a broad feature set. StudioFly is studio software built for studios in India, from the team behind MyGymDesk.

This page compares the two on what matters to a studio in India: pricing, payments, tax, messaging and the everyday class workflow. Every Mindbody fact is sourced and dated, and it includes where Mindbody is the better choice.

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

Choose StudioFly if

  • Your studio is in India and you want published rupee pricing and a self-serve free trial
  • Members pay by UPI, and you invoice with GST
  • Fee and renewal reminders on WhatsApp matter to you
  • You run class-based sessions with packs, memberships and cancellation windows

Choose Mindbody if

  • You want a consumer marketplace (the Mindbody app and ClassPass)
  • Clients must choose a particular reformer or spot
  • You need integrated card payments in several countries outside India
  • You want a branded app in the app stores, or family accounts, today
PRICING

What each one publishes.

Mindbody

  • Viewed from the US, Mindbody’s pricing page says plans start at $79 USD a month per location. Viewed from India on 24 Sep 2026, the same page showed $99 USD a month per location.1,2
  • The UK page says plans start at £89 a month per location, and the Australia page lists Go from A$89, Core A$279 and Growth A$369 per location per month.3,4
  • Accelerate and Ultimate (US, UK) are quote only, add-ons such as the branded app are priced separately, and payment-processing rates are quoted by sales.1

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 Mindbody, feature by feature.

StudioFly cells show the plan that includes each feature. Mindbody facts are sourced below and were checked on 24 September 2026.

FeatureStudioFlyMindbody
Prices published in rupeesYes. Growth, Pro and Enterprise in INR, excluding GSTEvery planINR pricing not listed on Mindbody’s pricing or payments pages as of 24 Sep 2026; an India pricing page (/en-in/) returned 4041,5
Self-serve free trial7-day free trial in India, no card neededEvery planNot listed on the pricing page as of 24 Sep 2026; plans are set up through a sales conversation1
Setup feeNo setup feeEvery planNo setup fee1
What you pay forA plan with one location included; extra locations are add-ons; unlimited membersEvery planPer location, with unlimited staff users1
UPI paymentsYes, through Razorpay, with no platform fee on paymentsPro and Enterprise; add-on on GrowthUPI not listed on the payments page as of 24 Sep 2026 (local methods named: iDEAL, SEPA, QRIS, PromptPay, BECS, Bacs)5
Integrated payments in IndiaYes: UPI, cards and netbanking through RazorpayPro and Enterprise; add-on on GrowthIndia not listed among integrated-payments countries as of 24 Sep 20266
GST invoicesYes: CGST/SGST/IGST, HSN/SAC and GSTR-1 exportEvery planGST not listed as of 24 Sep 2026; the payments page describes built-in VAT and tax compliance5
WhatsApp messagingAutomated reminders and receipts; WhatsApp on your own number on EnterpriseEvery planOne-way transactional WhatsApp notifications in seven countries; India not listed as of 24 Sep 20267
Class scheduling and capacityRecurring classes with a participant limit on eachEvery planClasses and appointments in one schedule; online capacity can be set separately from total capacity8
Booking a spotYes: members book their own spot in each class from their phone, up to its capacityEvery planClients book classes online; online capacity can be set separately from total capacity8
Choosing a particular spot or machineNot offered: a spot is a place in the class, not a particular machinePick-a-Spot: clients choose a numbered spot (Accelerate and above)8,1
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 planAutomatic: the next client on the waitlist is moved into the class8
Private and duo sessionsPrivate-session packages, including duo packages where two clients train together; members book trainers’ open slotsEvery planClasses and appointments in one schedule; clients can book recurring appointments in the Mindbody app8
Online classes and PT on ZoomYes: Zoom meetings are created automatically for online classes and PT sessionsPro and Enterprise; add-on on GrowthLive streaming and video on demand are both add-ons38
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 rates per class, per client, percentage, hourly or commission, with hours, tips and commissions calculated37,36
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 ProBranded web widgets on every plan for class and appointment booking and for buying pricing options and contracts (the Pricing widget is rolling out in phases), plus a Mindbody-built website. Its store comparison ticks retail purchases only in the Mindbody software itself, not the web widgets1,39,40,41
Late cancellations and no-showsAutomatic class-credit deduction within a cancellation window; no money feeEvery planPolicies can charge fees or deduct visits automatically8
Consumer marketplaceNot offeredThe Mindbody app (Mindbody says 3M+ active users) and ClassPass; ClassPass listing is optional9,10,21
Branded mobile app in the app storesNot yet: StudioFly’s mobile apps are coming soon; members use the member portal in any browserEvery planYes: Mindbody builds and publishes the app (an add-on, priced separately)11,1
Family accountsNo. Each child is their own member, with a parent or guardian’s contact on the profileOne account can book for several family members (dance studio page)12
Email and text marketingWhatsApp automation on every plan; Email Marketing Premium on EnterpriseEvery plan / EnterpriseAutomated email and text journeys with A/B testing (Ultimate)13,1
AI assistantAI Business Pack: AI insights, a business assistant and a WhatsApp AI agent on your own numberEnterprise; add-on on Growth and ProAI Concierge answers missed calls and questions by text and webchat (add-on on Accelerate, included on Ultimate)14,1
More than one locationBranch switcher, staff limited to their branch; extra locations are a paid add-onEvery planCorporate-level controls and a franchise royalty calculator15
IN FAIRNESS

Where Mindbody is the better choice.

You want a marketplace to bring you new clients

Mindbody lists businesses in the Mindbody app, which Mindbody says has 3M+ active users, and offers ClassPass. StudioFly has no consumer marketplace.9,10

Clients must choose a particular reformer

Mindbody’s Pick-a-Spot lets clients choose a numbered spot. StudioFly members book their own spot, but not a particular machine.8

You need integrated card payments in several countries

Mindbody lists integrated payments in 10 countries plus the EU/EEA, and publishes prices in USD, GBP and AUD. Outside India, StudioFly prices its plans in US dollars and members pay through PayPal.6,1,3,4

You want a branded app in the app stores now

Mindbody builds and publishes a branded app for the studio. StudioFly’s mobile apps are coming soon.11

Families book together

Mindbody’s dance page describes one account booking for several family members. StudioFly has no family accounts.12

You need built-in email and text marketing journeys

Mindbody’s Ultimate tier includes automated email and text journeys with A/B testing.13,1

SWITCHING

Moving from Mindbody to StudioFly.

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

  1. Export what you have

    From your current system, export your client list, active memberships and class packs with their expiry dates and remaining classes, and any outstanding balances. Check which reports your account can export before you plan the move.

  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.

Want to talk through your own setup?

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How much does Mindbody cost a month?

Mindbody’s US pricing page says plans start at $79 USD a month per location (viewed from the US); viewed from India on 24 Sep 2026, it showed $99. The UK page starts at £89 and the Australia page at A$89 a month per location. Higher tiers are quote only, and add-ons and payment processing are priced separately.

Who are Mindbody’s competitors?

Mindbody’s own comparison pages name Arketa, bsport, Exercise.com, Glofox, Hapana, Kenko, Mariana Tek, Momence, Square Appointments, Vagaro, WellnessLiving and Zenoti.

What happened to Mindbody?

Vista Equity Partners took Mindbody private in February 2019. Mindbody completed its acquisition of ClassPass in October 2021. In June 2025, Mindbody, Booker and ClassPass came under a new parent brand, Playlist, and Playlist completed a merger with EGYM on 31 March 2026. Mindbody continues as a product under Playlist.

Is Mindbody similar to ClassPass?

No. Mindbody is business software for studios and gyms. ClassPass is a consumer membership in which members spend monthly credits at different venues. Both belong to Playlist, and listing on ClassPass is optional for Mindbody customers.

Does StudioFly work outside India?

Yes. Outside India, StudioFly’s plans are priced in US dollars with a 14-day free trial, and members can pay through PayPal. In India, plans are priced in rupees and members pay by UPI through Razorpay.

Can I move from Mindbody to StudioFly?

Yes. Export your client and membership data, set up your classes and plans in StudioFly, and import members with a spreadsheet. Our team can walk you through the import and help you plan the switch date.

Sources

Every source below was checked on 24 September 2026.

  1. Mindbody pricing (US page): www.mindbodyonline.com/business/pricing
  2. Mindbody, “New Mindbody pricing in the US” (updated 28 Aug 2026): www.mindbodyonline.com/business/education/blog/mindbody-pricing-united-states
  3. Mindbody pricing (UK page): www.mindbodyonline.com/en-gb/business/pricing
  4. Mindbody pricing (Australia page): www.mindbodyonline.com/en-au/business/pricing
  5. Mindbody Payments: www.mindbodyonline.com/business/payments
  6. Mindbody support: countries with integrated payments: support.mindbodyonline.com/s/article/In-which-countries-does-MINDBODY-offer-integrated-payments?language=en_US
  7. Mindbody support: WhatsApp messaging overview: support.mindbodyonline.com/s/article/WhatsApp-messaging-overview?language=en_US
  8. Mindbody scheduling: www.mindbodyonline.com/business/scheduling
  9. Mindbody app for businesses: www.mindbodyonline.com/business/mindbody-app
  10. ClassPass for Mindbody businesses: www.mindbodyonline.com/business/classpass
  11. Mindbody branded app: www.mindbodyonline.com/business/branded-app
  12. Mindbody dance studio software: www.mindbodyonline.com/business/fitness/dance-studio-software
  13. Mindbody marketing: www.mindbodyonline.com/business/marketing
  14. Mindbody AI Concierge: www.mindbodyonline.com/business/ai-concierge
  15. Mindbody multi-location management: www.mindbodyonline.com/business/multi-location-management
  16. Mindbody press: Vista completes acquisition (15 Feb 2019): www.mindbodyonline.com/company/press/vista-equity-partners-completes-acquisition-of-mindbody-inc
  17. Mindbody press: acquisition of ClassPass completed (15 Oct 2021): www.mindbodyonline.com/company/press/mindbody-completes-acquisition-of-classpass
  18. Playlist press: introducing Playlist (4 Jun 2025): www.playlist.com/press/introducing-playlist-next-generation-platform-wellness-experiences
  19. Playlist press: Playlist and EGYM complete merger (31 Mar 2026): www.playlist.com/press/playlist-and-egym-complete-merger-power-worlds-most-comprehensive-fitness-and-wellness
  20. Mindbody sitemap (its own comparison pages): www.mindbodyonline.com/sitemap.xml
  21. Mindbody, “How ClassPass works for businesses” (updated 30 Jun 2026): www.mindbodyonline.com/business/education/blog/how-classpass-works-for-businesses
  22. Mindbody staff management: www.mindbodyonline.com/business/staff-management
  23. Mindbody support: class and enrolment pay rates: support.mindbodyonline.com/s/article/203253623-Class-and-enrollment-pay-rates?language=en_US
  24. Mindbody support: live streaming and video on demand: support.mindbodyonline.com/s/article/Options-for-live-streaming-virtual-classes-and-video-on-demand?language=en_US
  25. Mindbody support: intro to branded web tools: support.mindbodyonline.com/s/article/Intro-to-branded-web-tools?language=en_US
  26. Mindbody support: selling contracts through branded web tools: support.mindbodyonline.com/s/article/Can-I-sell-contracts-through-branded-web-tools?language=en_US
  27. Mindbody support: online store feature comparison: support.mindbodyonline.com/s/article/Online-Store-Feature-Comparison?language=en_US
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