Looking for an Arketa alternative? We compare studio software with public pricing, no transaction fees and WhatsApp reminders for yoga and pilates studios.
Booking and payments software for yoga, pilates and wellness studios, with WhatsApp notifications from the studio’s own number, recurring fixed spots and public, no-contract pricing.
Every plan has a public price, from €16/month (€12/month billed annually). No demo needed to find out what a studio plan costs.
0% Lorari commission on every plan: you only pay Stripe’s own fee, versus a 3% transaction fee on Arketa’s Individual plan.
Unlimited instructors on every plan, with price based on active students (50, 150 or unlimited).
Booking confirmations, reminders and notices on WhatsApp from the studio’s own number, plus a WhatsApp waitlist where students tap “Yes” to book (Pro plan and above).
An installable app with your studio’s logo and colours, included on every plan.
Class reminderHi Laura, just a reminder about your Reformer Pilates class tomorrow at 7pm.You have €45 outstanding.18:02
Spot availableA spot just opened in Reformer Pilates, Thursday 7pm. Do you want it?18:40
Yes
No
Aire Studio
Spot available
Yes18:41
Booking confirmedSee you Thursday at 7pm for Reformer Pilates.18:41
Message
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Momence
Yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling and boutique fitness studios, with a strong focus on marketing and automation.
Price
Not published. The pricing page asks you to describe your business so they can put together a quote.[2]
The competitor with the most complete WhatsApp offering: Meta-approved templates, a 24-hour free-form window when the client replies, and sending from automated sequences.[3][4]
Yes€16/month (€12/month billed annually), + VAT. Public pricing.
PartialIndividual: $49/month billed annually, 1 team member. Studio Core, Growth and Suite: custom pricing after a demo.[16][17]
Not publishedNot published. The pricing page asks you to describe your business so they can put together a quote.[2]
PartialFrom €99/month per location. Each plan’s price (Starter, Accelerate, Ultimate) comes from the sales team.[5]
YesGrow $59/month, Flow $99, Pro $149 (USD). Annual billing saves 12%. New customers get 50% off the first two months.[7][8][9][10]
PartialPlans from $99/month (Essential, Boost, Elite). The exact price comes through a quote request.[13][14]
Fee per payment
Yes0% Lorari commission. Only Stripe’s own fee (1.5% + €0.25 per European card payment).
PartialIndividual plan: 3% transaction fee on top of Stripe fees. Studio plans negotiate fees with their account executive.[18]
Not publishedNot published on the official site. You can choose whether clients absorb card fees.[19]
€Paid extraPayment rate depends on your plan and is not published. New clients from the Mindbody app: 20% of their first purchase, capped.[20][21]
YesNo Punchpass fee on payments. You only pay Stripe’s own fee per card payment.[12]
Not publishedNot published.
Contract
YesNo lock-in. Pay monthly, or annually at a discount.
YesNo commitment: plans renew month to month unless you choose an annual plan.[22]
Not publishedNot published.
PartialDepends on your plan and billing terms. Cancelling may require advance notice under your agreement.[23]
YesMonth to month, cancel any time and take your data with you.[11]
PartialInitial term set in the order form, with automatic renewal. Fees are non-cancellable and non-refundable except as stated in their terms.[24][25]
Automatic WhatsApp messages
YesBooking confirmations, reminders and notices on WhatsApp from the studio’s own number. Included in Business; +€15/month on Starter and Pro.
NoAutomated reminders and notifications by email and SMS. WhatsApp is not mentioned on their pricing or feature pages.[26]
YesWhatsApp integration via Meta: Meta-approved templates from the inbox and in automated sequences. The number is provisioned through Twilio.[3][4]
PartialBooking confirmations and reminders by email and SMS from the Accelerate plan. Their pricing page does not mention WhatsApp.[27]
NoReminders, receipts and campaigns go out by email. No WhatsApp or SMS advertised.[28][29]
PartialConfirmations and reminders by email and SMS. Their AI agents cover phone, SMS, email and live chat; WhatsApp is not listed.[30][31]
Waitlist
YesAutomatic over WhatsApp: a spot opens, the next student gets a message, taps “Yes” and is booked. Pro plan and above.
YesAutomated waitlist: the first person in line is enrolled (and charged) automatically and notified by email. Also available for appointments.[32][33]
YesThree modes: automatic add, double opt-in by text (10 minutes by default, adjustable) or fastest fingers first.[34]
YesAutomatic waitlist: when someone cancels, the next client is moved into the class.[35]
YesWaitlists on every plan: alert everyone waiting, or auto-fill the first person in line.[36][37]
YesAutomatic waitlists fill a spot as soon as it opens, plus no-show penalties.[38]
Student app
YesInstallable app with the studio’s logo and colours, included on every plan.
€Paid extraCustom branded iOS + Android app included in Studio Suite, otherwise sold as an add-on.[39]
YesMomence app on the App Store (4.9 out of 5, 45K ratings) and Google Play (4.8). App Store listing in English only.[40][41]
€Paid extraFree listing in the Mindbody app (a marketplace). A branded app with your logo is an extra paid service.[42][43]
YesMobile web app (PWA) for studio and customers, also listed on the App Store and Google Play.[44][45]
€Paid extraCustom branded member app in the app stores: optional add-on on Essential and Boost, included in Elite.[46][47]
WhatsApp
Your students read WhatsApp, not email
With Lorari, booking confirmations, class reminders and notices go out on WhatsApp from your studio’s own number. If a student owes money, the reminder tells them. And when a spot opens up, the next person on the waitlist gets a message: they tap “Yes” and they are booked.
Reminders people actually read
Booking confirmations and class reminders on WhatsApp, from your studio’s own number.
Payments without chasing
If a student owes money, the reminder itself tells them.
Spots that fill themselves
A spot opens, the next person on the waitlist gets a WhatsApp and books with one tap.
Messages from your own number: included in Business or €15/month on Starter and Pro. Waitlist: Pro plan and above.
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Aire Studio
Business account
Today
Class reminderHi Laura, just a reminder about your Reformer Pilates class tomorrow at 7pm.You have €45 outstanding.18:02
Spot availableA spot just opened in Reformer Pilates, Thursday 7pm. Do you want it?18:40
Yes
No
Aire Studio
Spot available
Yes18:41
Booking confirmedSee you Thursday at 7pm for Reformer Pilates.18:41
Message
Switching is simple
How to switch from Arketa to Lorari
1
Get your student list out of Arketa: if it lets you export a CSV, upload it as is; if not, a screenshot or a photo of the list is enough.
2
Lorari picks out each student’s name, email and phone. You review the list before importing.
3
Create your classes, memberships and class packs, and share your booking link with your students.
4
Give your regulars their fixed weekly spots and switch on WhatsApp notifications.
FAQ
How much does Arketa cost?
Arketa’s Individual plan is $49/month billed annually (save 17%), with a 3% transaction fee on top of Stripe fees and one team member login. Studio Core, Growth and Suite are custom-priced after a demo. Lorari starts at €16/month (€12/month billed annually) + VAT, with public prices and 0% Lorari commission.
What do Arketa reviews say?
The Arketa Business App is rated 2.9 out of 5 from 43 ratings on the App Store. Positive reviews praise running the studio from a phone; critical ones mention slow support, features promised in sales still missing, and updates that disrupt daily workflows.
What is a good Arketa alternative?
If you want public pricing and no transaction fee from the software, Lorari starts at €16/month with no lock-in, no setup fee, unlimited instructors, WhatsApp notices from your studio’s own number and a 14-day free trial.
How do I switch from Arketa to Lorari?
Export your client list from Arketa and import it into Lorari from a CSV, or even from a photo of the list. Your students’ data stays yours.
Does Arketa send WhatsApp reminders?
Arketa’s automated reminders and notifications go out by email and SMS, and its waitlist notifies by email. Lorari sends confirmations and reminders on WhatsApp from the studio’s own number, and its WhatsApp waitlist lets the next student tap “Yes” to book (Pro plan and above).
Try it with your own classes
Set up your schedule, memberships and booking link, and switch on WhatsApp notifications. If you need a hand, we are one WhatsApp message away.
