A simpler, more focused alternative to OfferingTree
Love 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.
Punchpass vs OfferingTree at a Glance
Punchpass
- ✓ 4.8/5 overall on Capterra with 177 reviews
- ✓ 0% transaction fees on all plans
- ✓ Native Mailchimp and MailerLite integrations
- ✓ Standing reservations and VIP early access
- ✓ Studio plans from $59–149/mo
- ✓ Bootstrapped, profitable, and independently owned
OfferingTree
- • 4.9/5 overall on Capterra with 74 reviews
- • 2.9% transaction fee on Essentials plan
- • Zapier required for third-party integrations (Pro plan+)
- • Studio plans from $100–225/mo
- • All-in-one: includes website builder, marketing, content hosting
Ratings from Capterra
Six Reasons Studios Choose Punchpass Over OfferingTree
Purpose-built for studios, not a do-everything platform
OfferingTree bundles a website builder, email marketing, on-demand content hosting, and scheduling into one platform. That's appealing if you're starting from zero — but most established studios already have a website and email tool. Punchpass focuses entirely on scheduling, booking, passes, and attendance, and does those things exceptionally well. Less clutter, fewer features you won't use, and a faster learning curve.
Zero transaction fees on every plan
OfferingTree's Essentials plan ($26–29/mo) charges a 2.9% transaction fee on top of standard Stripe processing. That means on $5,000/mo in payments, you're paying an extra $145/mo — bringing your real cost to over $170/mo. Punchpass charges 0% transaction fees on all plans, period. You connect your Stripe account and keep what you earn.
Actually cheaper for studios
OfferingTree's Studio plans run $100–225/mo. Punchpass starts at $59/mo and tops out at $149/mo — with no additional transaction fees. For multi-instructor studios, Punchpass is the more affordable choice.
Native Mailchimp and MailerLite integrations — on every plan
Punchpass connects directly to Mailchimp and MailerLite on all plans, so your customer data stays in sync with your email marketing automatically. OfferingTree requires Zapier for third-party integrations — and that's only available on their Pro plan ($49/mo+). On the Essentials plan, you can't connect to external tools at all.
Standing reservations and VIP access
Punchpass offers standing reservations — automatically booking your regulars into their weekly classes — and VIP early access, which lets your most loyal members book before everyone else. These are features OfferingTree doesn't offer, and they're the kind of thoughtful touches that make both you and your clients' lives easier.
More studios trust us
Punchpass has 177 reviews on Capterra with a 4.8/5 rating. OfferingTree has 74 reviews with a 4.9/5 rating. Both are excellent — but Punchpass's larger review base gives you more confidence that the experience is consistent across a wider range of studios.
Pricing: Punchpass vs OfferingTree
OfferingTree's Individual plans start lower, but their Studio plans are more expensive than Punchpass — and their cheapest plan adds a 2.9% transaction fee on top of Stripe.
| Punchpass | OfferingTree | |
|---|---|---|
| Solo/entry price | $59/mo | $26–29/mo (1 team member) |
| Studio starting price | $59/mo | $100/mo (up to 3 team members) |
| Top tier price | $149/mo | $225/mo |
| Transaction fee | None on any plan | 2.9% on Essentials; 0% on Pro+ |
| Email marketing | Native Mailchimp + MailerLite | Built-in suite; Zapier on Pro+ |
| Capterra rating | 4.8/5 (177 reviews) | 4.9/5 (74 reviews) |
| Website builder | No (embeddable schedule) | Yes — drag-and-drop |
The hidden cost of that 2.9% transaction fee
OfferingTree's Essentials plan looks affordable at $26–29/mo — but the 2.9% transaction fee adds up fast. Here's what it looks like in practice:
$2,000/mo in payments
+$58/mo
Real cost: ~$87/mo
$5,000/mo in payments
+$145/mo
Real cost: ~$174/mo
$10,000/mo in payments
+$290/mo
Real cost: ~$319/mo
With Punchpass, your cost is your plan price — nothing more. No percentage-based fees that grow as your studio grows.
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Which one is right for your studio?
Choose Punchpass if you...
- ✓ Already have a website and email marketing tool
- ✓ Want best-in-class scheduling, booking, and pass management
- ✓ Want zero transaction fees on every plan
- ✓ Run a multi-instructor studio and want to keep costs under control
Choose OfferingTree if you...
- • Don't have a website yet and want one included
- • Sell on-demand video content, courses, or coaching programs
- • Are a solo practitioner and want everything in one platform
- • Want a branded mobile app in the App Store and are willing to pay $100/mo extra for it
Switching is easier than you think
We've helped many studios migrate from OfferingTree. The process is quick, painless, and completely free.
Start a free trial
Try Punchpass for 14 days alongside OfferingTree. No credit card, no obligation.
We migrate your data
Send us your OfferingTree exports and we'll upload your customers, passes, and memberships — usually within 24 hours.
You're up and running
Many studios launch while still in their trial. It's that straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Both are well-reviewed platforms for fitness and wellness studios, but they take different approaches. OfferingTree is an all-in-one platform that bundles website building, email marketing, content hosting, and scheduling. Punchpass is purpose-built for scheduling, booking, passes, and attendance — and integrates natively with tools you already use like Zoom, Mailchimp, and MailerLite.
Punchpass includes built-in email capabilities for communicating with your clients. If you need advanced features like drip campaigns, it integrates natively with Mailchimp and MailerLite. If you already have a website, Punchpass is simpler, cheaper for studios ($59–149/mo vs $100–225/mo), and deeper in the areas that matter most for running classes.
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OfferingTree has a 4.9/5 on Capterra with 74 reviews. Punchpass has a 4.8/5 with 177 reviews. Both are excellent. The difference comes down to what you need: OfferingTree is broader (website builder, content hosting, marketing), while Punchpass is deeper in scheduling, booking, and studio management.
Punchpass also leads on Ease of Use (4.8 vs 4.7) and Features (4.6 vs 4.5), and has more than twice as many reviews — meaning the rating reflects a wider range of studio experiences.
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OfferingTree's Essentials plan ($26–29/mo) charges a 2.9% transaction fee on top of Stripe's standard processing fees. On $5,000/mo in payments, that's an extra $145 — making your effective cost over $170/mo. Their Pro plan ($49/mo) and above remove this fee.
Punchpass charges 0% transaction fees on all plans. You pay standard Stripe rates and nothing more — no surprise fees that grow with your revenue.
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Punchpass is month to month. No contracts, no commitments. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime — and you won't be billed again once your current month ends.
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Absolutely. Start a free 14-day trial — no credit card required. You can run Punchpass alongside OfferingTree to see how it works before making any changes.
Many studios get fully set up during the trial period. You can add classes, test customer bookings, and explore the reporting before you commit.
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If your website is built on OfferingTree, you'd need a separate website when switching. Many studios use WordPress, Squarespace, or Wix — all of which work great with Punchpass's embeddable schedule widget. You can embed your full class schedule directly into any website.
If you already have a website outside of OfferingTree, switching is even simpler — just swap out the scheduling integration.
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Yes. Punchpass has deep, native Zoom integration — it automatically creates unique meeting links for each class and sends them to registered students. Virtual and hybrid classes are fully supported.
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We've helped many studios migrate and we make it as painless as possible. If you can export your data from OfferingTree, we can upload your customer information for you — and we don't charge for data migration.
We'll help you transfer customer data and any active passes or memberships. Most studios are up and running quickly, often while still in the free trial.
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Yes. Punchpass has a mobile app for both studio owners and their clients. OfferingTree also has a client app, plus a branded white-label app option — but that costs an extra $100/mo on top of your plan price.
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