The switch

Mybers vs Mindbody

Mindbody pioneered studio scheduling — but for many gyms and studios it's grown expensive and complex, and its consumer marketplace puts your members one tap away from competitors. Mybers keeps your members and your payments yours, and runs classes, packs, check-in, and memberships in one modern platform. See the gym & studio toolkit →

PricingWhat the platform charges — base subscription, any per-member/contact fees, and surcharges for using your own payment processor.

Mybers

Free Starter tier. Pro at $89/mo. No per-member fees, no per-booking surcharge.

Mindbody

Tiered plans that have historically started around $139/mo and climb quickly with add-ons (branded app, marketing suite, etc.). Pricing is quote-driven and widely reported as expensive for small studios.

Member Ownership

Mybers

Your members are yours. They sign up on your branded site and book with you directly — no third-party marketplace in between.

Mindbody

The Mindbody consumer app and marketplace surface your classes alongside competitors', and can nudge your members toward other studios.

PaymentsHow members pay you and how the money reaches your bank — processor, fees, and whether payouts go directly to your own account.

Mybers

Stripe Connect with direct payouts to your own bank. 2.9% + 30¢ Stripe fees only. 2.5% platform fee (1% on Pro).

Mindbody

Payments run through Mindbody's processor. Processing rates and the requirement to use their system limit your choice of gateway.

Classes & Scheduling

Mybers

Recurring schedules, a weekly timetable, instructors, waitlists, 1:1 appointment/PT booking, and QR + front-desk check-in. Built in, no add-on.

Mindbody

Strong, mature scheduling — this is Mindbody's core. But it's bundled with complexity and pricing built for larger operators.

Packs, Credits & Shop

Mybers

Sell class packs and credits that debit automatically at check-in and expire on schedule, plus a retail shop with stock tracking — all in one place.

Mindbody

Class packs and retail exist, but spread across modules and pricing tiers that add cost as you turn features on.

Memberships & Dues

Mybers

Full membership management — levels, renewals, dunning, invoices, a member directory and self-service portal — alongside the gym tools.

Mindbody

Built around bookings and point-of-sale; membership/dues management is lighter than a dedicated membership platform.

Waivers

Mybers

Collect an e-signed liability waiver at sign-up or the front desk, stored on the member record permanently.

Mindbody

Waivers are supported, typically as part of higher tiers or add-ons.

AI FeaturesBuilt-in artificial intelligence — setup assistants, plain-English data queries, and AI voice/outreach.

Mybers

AI setup wizard configures your studio in minutes. Natural-language member queries. AI voice outreach for win-back and renewals.

Mindbody

Marketing automation exists; no comparable AI setup assistant or conversational data queries.

User ExperienceHow modern, fast, and mobile-friendly the day-to-day admin and member interface feels.

Mybers

Modern, fast interface built with Next.js 16. Dark mode. Mobile-responsive. Your words — rename Members to Athletes, Events to Classes.

Mindbody

Capable but heavy. Long-standing complaints about complexity, a steep learning curve, and support quality.

Setup & OnboardingHow quickly you can go from sign-up to a live, fully configured organization.

Mybers

Sign up free and go live the same day with the AI setup wizard. CSV import for your existing roster.

Mindbody

Onboarding and training are involved; getting fully configured can take weeks.

Best ForThe kind of organization each platform is the best fit for.

Mybers

Studios, gyms, and clubs that want to own their members and payments, run classes and memberships in one tool, and avoid marketplace fees.

Mindbody

Larger wellness businesses that want a discovery marketplace and an established booking ecosystem, and can absorb the cost.

Run your studio your way

Start free, import your roster, and have classes, packs, and check-in live the same day — no marketplace fees, no long contract.

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