Punchpass, a user-friendly alternative to Momence
Thinking about whether Punchpass or Momence is right for your studio or business? You're in the right spot! Here are our thoughts on the differences between the two products and companies.
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No Long Term Contracts Exceptional Support No Extra Fees Don't sweat it. We got you. What's the difference between Punchpass and Momence?
The core distinction lies in simplicity. Momence offers more complexity with extensive functionality, including add-on marketing suites and features that may exceed typical studio needs. Punchpass targets smaller independent studios seeking streamlined solutions without unnecessary complexity.
Momence competes with larger platforms like MindBody, while Punchpass serves independent studios prioritizing essential features over expansive toolsets.
Seven Reasons Studios Choose Punchpass Over Momence
We've been serving customers in the fitness space for over 10 years
Momence used to be called Ribbon, which focused on online events (including but not exclusively yoga.) Punchpass started by helping small independent Zumba studios and has been a part of the fitness world for over 10 years.
Less Expensive and NO credit card add-on fees
Where Momence really adds up is the extra credit card fees. An extra 1% in the US or Canada. That adds a significant bump, especially as your studio grows. There are also numerous 'add-ons' within Momence and your total bill will be higher than you originally expected!
Punchpass is Simpler to Use
We continue to hear from clients that Punchpass is far and away the simplest software for them, and their customers(!) to use. While Momence is definitely a heck of a lot better than something like Mindbody…it's not actually that intuitive.
Better reporting around memberships and active passes
Clients of ours who have moved from Momence have reported it's particularly hard to get a good overview of all your active memberships and currently active passes. In Punchpass those are core reports.
We won't hassle you – low/no sales pressure
'They won't stop hassling me..' is something we hear from clients and prospects quite a bit, about a few different competitors. We think our product and our support speak for themselves.
No long term contracts!!
We have heard from numerous clients or prospects who have believed the hype, and signed a long term contract with Momence. They (the one's we heard from!) deeply regret it.
We're bootstrapped and profitable – no pressure to sell
Momence has raised money from investors. While that's great for growing the team, it's not always great for customers. Investors expect to get their money back on a strict timeline.
Fair Play: What Momence Does Better
We believe in being honest. Here are a few areas where Momence has an edge:
Advanced leads and marketing management
Momence offers an integrated marketing suite as a paid add-on with more sophisticated lead tracking and marketing automation features.
Superior appointment booking
If your business relies heavily on one-on-one appointments, Momence's appointment booking functionality is more robust.
Customer-facing page design
Momence's customer-facing pages have a more modern, aesthetically appealing design out of the box.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The core distinction lies in simplicity. Momence offers more complexity with extensive functionality, including add-on marketing suites and features that may exceed typical studio needs. Punchpass targets smaller independent studios seeking streamlined solutions without unnecessary complexity.
Momence competes with larger platforms like MindBody, while Punchpass serves independent studios prioritizing essential features over expansive toolsets.
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Yep—month to month. And you can move among the plans if you need to.
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We offer a content library so you can keep your recordings protected within Punchpass.
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Absolutely. The easiest way to get started is to begin a free trial. The trial lets you use Punchpass free for 2 weeks. We don't take your credit card, and there's absolutely no obligation.
It's good to get a feel for things so you can see for yourself what it's like before you start paying for the service. You can add a class to your schedule, add a test customer and see how it all works. If you like it, we can get your data over & you'll be ready to go!
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We have helped a lot of businesses migrate from Momence, and we often hear how much easier setup is within our system. We've seen many clients launch while they are still in the trial!
If you download reports from Momence, we can upload them for you. We'll help you migrate your customer data and transfer any customers who have in-progress passes still active on your Momence account. It's quick and easy – we generally have your data uploaded to your Punchpass account within 24 hours. And we don't charge to import your data.
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Yes, you will have your own schedule that you can embed on your website (and we don't charge you for the embedding, either). Your customers will be able to sign up for classes and buy passes and memberships right from your site.
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