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MindBody was built for enterprise franchises — and priced like it. If you're an independent studio paying $389–$700+/mo for features you don't use, Punchpass does what you actually need for $59–$149/mo.
Read full comparisonVagaro was built for salons and spas — fitness studios are an afterthought. Once you add the features studios need, costs reach $110–$310/mo. Punchpass is purpose-built for class-based studios at $59–$149/mo, all-inclusive.
Read full comparisonTired of opaque pricing, annual contracts, and support that stopped responding after the acquisition? Punchpass is built for independent studios — transparent, affordable, and actually there when you need help.
Read full comparisonZen Planner's $99/mo starting price hides $400–500+ in real monthly costs once you add the website, marketing suite, and branded app. Punchpass gives you everything you need for a fraction of the price.
Read full comparisonTired of surprise processing fees, gated integrations, and an overwhelming platform? Punchpass gives you transparent pricing, higher ratings, and a simpler experience built for studios.
Read full comparisonAcuity Scheduling is great for booking appointments. But if you run group classes, you need waitlists, attendance tracking, and member management — features Acuity doesn't have.
Read full comparisonArketa promises an all-in-one platform, then charges 3% on every transaction on top of your subscription. Punchpass gives you transparent pricing, proven reliability, and support rated 4.9/5.
Read full comparisonfitDEGREE charges $250/mo plus a $500 onboarding fee. Punchpass starts at $59/mo with no setup costs and a free 14-day trial. Same studio essentials, dramatically different price.
Read full comparisonGymdesk is a solid platform — especially for martial arts schools. But if you run a yoga, pilates, dance, or fitness studio, Punchpass gives you exactly what class-based studios need.
Read full comparisonStruggling with a steep learning curve, pricing that charges you for inactive students, or software designed for dance recitals when you teach more than dance? Here's why studios switch to Punchpass.
Read full comparisonMomoyoga is great for yoga-only studios. But if you're adding pilates, dance, fitness, or any other class type — or you need better support and admin tools — Punchpass is built for studios like yours.
Read full comparisonLove the idea of OfferingTree but find yourself paying for a website builder, marketing suite, and content hosting you don't need? Punchpass does scheduling, booking, and passes better — for less.
Read full comparisonSimplyBook.me is a great general booking tool — but if you run a fitness or wellness studio, you deserve software built for you. No booking limits, no feature gating, purpose-built class management.
Read full comparisonDealing with an unreliable app, server crashes, or reporting that doesn't help you plan? You're not alone. Here's why studios are upgrading to Punchpass.
Read full comparisonDealing with parent portal login failures, a 1.25% tech fee on every payment, or features designed for dance studios when you teach yoga, fitness, or Pilates? Here's why studios are switching.
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