Cost of studio software
The Real Cost of Fitness Studio Software.
Most studio owners are paying $400–700/month and don't know the full number. Here's what the market actually looks like.
The brutal cost of renting your stack.
Enterprise platforms charge a base rate — then layers. Here's a market-level snapshot; confirm live quotes with each vendor.
| Platform | Base price | Full feature cost | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindbody | $179/mo | $599/mo+ | 2 years |
| WellnessLiving | $69/mo | $500–700/mo | Annual |
| Mariana Tek | Custom | $300–500/mo | 2 years |
| Acuity | $25/mo | Limited | Monthly |
| Bodyslay | 4.5% on qualifying volume | Platform + processing in one rate | Month-to-month |
Real five-year math — legacy all-in vs 4.5% on qualifying volume.
Software, apps, and processing — your real stacked bill.
Card volume through bookings (for 4.5% platform fee).
One rate on volume. Your data. Your brand.
4.5% on qualifying online volume through Slaypay — platform, processing, and included features in one line. Month-to-month access; no multi-year software lock-in.
Who this is for
- You are on Mindbody or WL and the renewal math keeps getting heavier.Apply now →
- You run multiple locations and are tired of per-site software climbs.Apply now →
- You want a clear five-year comparison before you sign another multi-year platform deal.Apply now →
What owners say
Honest math beats a teaser rate
★★★★★
“Traditional software quoted us one number. When we lined up every line item, the real monthly total shocked us.”
Alex M.
Pilates studio owner
★★★★★
“I needed documentation for my partners — five-year totals, not a teaser rate. That exercise alone was worth it.”
Jordan K.
Boutique fitness founder
★★★★★
“We couldn't stomach another automatic renewal. Seeing stacked invoices vs one rate on volume made the decision obvious.”
Riley T.
Multi-location operator
Bodyslay vs the alternative
| Model | Cost | Time / terms | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindbody-class SaaS (all-in) | $400–700+/mo | Annual / 2-year common | You rent access |
| Mariana Tek | $300–500/mo typical | Multi-year common | Sales-led / custom |
| Acuity (scheduling-first) | $25/mo+ (limited) | Monthly | Not full studio OS |
| Bodyslay | $10,000 once · $100/mo | Go-live ~7 days | You own the build |
Same members and classes — with pricing aligned to how much you actually process.
Full cost breakdown
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Ready to see your five-year number?
You've seen the math. One platform fee on qualifying volume — confirm your rate when you apply.
Apply now →