Looking for a Mindbody alternative? We compare pricing, reviews and features of the best-fit options for yoga and pilates studios, with verified sources.
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.
Public pricing: €16/month (€12/month billed annually) + VAT, no sales call needed to learn the price.
0% Lorari commission: you only pay Stripe’s fee (1.5% + €0.25 per European card payment).
WhatsApp notices from the studio’s own number: confirmations and reminders. Included in Business; +€15/month on Starter and Pro.
Installable app with your logo and colours on every plan, with no shared marketplace.
Recurring spots: regulars keep their weekly class and get next month’s spot before booking opens to everyone else.
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.[12]
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.[13][14]
Yes€16/month (€12/month billed annually), + VAT. Public pricing.
PartialFrom €99/month per location. Each plan’s price (Starter, Accelerate, Ultimate) comes from the sales team.[15]
Not publishedNo public prices. Five plans (Start, Build, Engage, Elevate and Scale), all quoted after a demo.[2][3][4]
YesFree plan with a 5% fee. Standard: €29/month billed annually or €39 monthly. Plus: €59 or €79. Excl. VAT.[6][7][8][9]
Not publishedNot published. The pricing page asks you to describe your business so they can put together a quote.[12]
Fee per payment
Yes0% Lorari commission. Only Stripe’s own fee (1.5% + €0.25 per European card payment).
€Paid extraPayment rate depends on your plan and is not published. New clients from the Mindbody app: 20% of their first purchase, capped.[16][17]
Not publishedCharges per-payment fees, deducted from each transaction. The rate is not published.[18]
PartialFree plan: 5% per online payment on top of Stripe’s fee. Paid plans: only Stripe’s fee.[11]
Not publishedNot published on the official site. You can choose whether clients absorb card fees.[19]
Contract
YesNo lock-in. Pay monthly, or annually at a discount.
PartialDepends on your plan and billing terms. Cancelling may require advance notice under your agreement.[20]
NoTerms not published. A 2026 App Store review reports a one-year minimum term.[21]
YesNo contract, cancel any time. Paying annually saves 25%.[10][22]
Not publishedNot published.
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.
PartialBooking confirmations and reminders by email and SMS from the Accelerate plan. Their pricing page does not mention WhatsApp.[23]
NoPublished channels: email, SMS and push notifications. SMS and push from the Build plan. WhatsApp is not listed.[24][25]
NoAutomatic messages (confirmations, reminders, waitlist) go out by email. No WhatsApp is advertised.[26]
YesWhatsApp integration via Meta: Meta-approved templates from the inbox and in automated sequences. The number is provisioned through Twilio.[13][14]
Waitlist
YesAutomatic over WhatsApp: a spot opens, the next student gets a message, taps “Yes” and is booked. Pro plan and above.
YesAutomatic waitlist: when someone cancels, the next client is moved into the class.[27]
YesAutomatic waitlist that fills cancellations. Some student reviews say the alert arrives by email.[28][29]
YesWaitlists from the Standard plan. When a spot opens, the next yogi is notified automatically.[30][31]
YesThree modes: automatic add, double opt-in by text (10 minutes by default, adjustable) or fastest fingers first.[32]
Student app
YesInstallable app with the studio’s logo and colours, included on every plan.
€Paid extraFree listing in the Mindbody app (a marketplace). A branded app with your logo is an extra paid service.[33][34]
€Paid extraShared bsport app for everyone; a branded member app comes from the Engage plan up.[35]
YesMomoyoga app for yogis on iOS and Android on every plan. A branded app only on Custom (€179/month billed annually).[36][37][38]
YesMomence app on the App Store (4.9 out of 5, 45K ratings) and Google Play (4.8). App Store listing in English only.[39][40]
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 Mindbody to Lorari
1
Get your student list out of Mindbody: 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 Mindbody cost?
Their pricing page says “starting at €99/month per location”. Each plan’s price (Starter, Accelerate, Ultimate) comes from sales, and the total adds extras and payment fees. Lorari costs €16/month (€12/month billed annually) + VAT, with public pricing.
What do Mindbody reviews say?
Their business app has 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings on the US App Store. Negative reviews mention slow support and features that did not match what was sold.
What is a good Mindbody alternative for a small studio?
For a yoga, pilates or wellness studio, Lorari offers public pricing from €16/month, no lock-in, no setup fee, unlimited instructors and a 14-day free trial.
How do I move from Mindbody to Lorari?
You can import your students into Lorari from a CSV file or from a photo of your list. Your students’ data stays yours.
Does Mindbody send reminders on WhatsApp?
Their pricing page lists confirmations and reminders by email and SMS from the Accelerate plan, with no mention of WhatsApp. Lorari sends confirmations, reminders and notices on WhatsApp from the studio’s own number (included in Business; +€15/month on Starter and Pro).
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.
