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ClassKeep vs Mindbody
When a boutique studio needs scheduling and revenue — not an enterprise marketplace.
Mindbody is built for large fitness chains with a consumer marketplace and deep enterprise tooling. ClassKeep is studio management for boutique class businesses that want transparent pricing, room resources, and Stripe payments without a cut on every booking.
| Feature | Mindbody | ClassKeep |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ~$79/mo per location (Starter, Aug 2026); higher tiers $259–699+/mo with add-ons | Free plan; Studio from $49/mo with published limits |
| Marketplace tax | Up to 20% fee on new clients from the Mindbody consumer app | No marketplace — students book your branded page; no discovery tax |
| Rooms & equipment | Scheduling-focused; resource modeling varies by setup | Rooms, reformers, bikes, and materials with capacity built in |
| Instructor portal | Staff tools exist; often complex for boutique front desk | Mobile-first portal: today view, check-in, walk-ins |
| Waitlist | Waitlist available; workflows can need manual steps | Optional per-studio waitlist with email; SMS via Twilio BYOK |
| Payments | Integrated billing; pricing tiers gate features | Stripe Connect; ClassKeep $0 take-rate (Stripe fees apply) |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Limited pt-BR experience for operators and students | English and pt-BR across dashboard, emails, and booking |
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Frequently asked
- Is ClassKeep cheaper than Mindbody?
- For most boutique studios, yes. Mindbody Starter is around $79/mo per location (Aug 2026) and scales with tiers and add-ons. ClassKeep publishes plan limits and charges no per-booking platform fee.
- Does Mindbody charge a marketplace fee?
- Yes — new clients acquired through the Mindbody consumer marketplace can incur a substantial fee (often cited around 20%). ClassKeep has no consumer marketplace or discovery tax.
- Can I migrate from Mindbody?
- Export your client list and rebuild your active schedule in ClassKeep. We recommend migrating active credit balances manually; see our blog for a pilates migration playbook.
- Does ClassKeep have a mobile app?
- ClassKeep offers an iOS app for studio operators and a mobile web instructor portal. Students book through your branded page.
- Who should stay on Mindbody?
- Large multi-location franchises that rely on Mindbody's marketplace reach and enterprise reporting may still fit Mindbody better than a boutique-focused tool.
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