Punchpass alternatives in 2026an honest comparison
Looking for a Punchpass alternative? Compare pricing, recurring memberships, SEPA, WhatsApp reminders and branded apps across the tools independent studios use.
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.
WhatsApp confirmations and reminders from your studio’s own number, not just email.
Automatic WhatsApp waitlist: the next student taps “Yes” and is booked (Pro plan and above).
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.[13]
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.[14][15]
Yes€16/month (€12/month billed annually), + VAT. Public pricing.
YesGrow $59/month, Flow $99, Pro $149 (USD). Annual billing saves 12%. New customers get 50% off the first two months.[19][20][21][22]
YesFree plan with a 5% fee. Standard: €29/month billed annually or €39 monthly. Plus: €59 or €79. Excl. VAT.[4][5][6][7]
PartialIndividual: $49/month billed annually, 1 team member. Studio Core, Growth and Suite: custom pricing after a demo.[10][11]
Not publishedNot published. The pricing page asks you to describe your business so they can put together a quote.[13]
YesFree Forever plan at no monthly cost, with a 6% platform fee and one membership type. Paid plans: Pro, Plus and Ultra.[16][17][18]
Fee per payment
Yes0% Lorari commission. Only Stripe’s own fee (1.5% + €0.25 per European card payment).
YesNo Punchpass fee on payments. You only pay Stripe’s own fee per card payment.[23]
PartialFree plan: 5% per online payment on top of Stripe’s fee. Paid plans: only Stripe’s fee.[9]
PartialIndividual plan: 3% transaction fee on top of Stripe fees. Studio plans negotiate fees with their account executive.[24]
Not publishedNot published on the official site. You can choose whether clients absorb card fees.[25]
PartialPlatform fee by plan: 6% on Free Forever, 2% on Pro, 0% on Plus and Ultra. Payment gateway fees are charged separately.[17][26]
Contract
YesNo lock-in. Pay monthly, or annually at a discount.
YesMonth to month, cancel any time and take your data with you.[27]
YesNo contract, cancel any time. Paying annually saves 25%.[8][28]
YesNo commitment: plans renew month to month unless you choose an annual plan.[29]
Not publishedNot published.
PartialMonthly or annual billing. To cancel you downgrade to the free plan. Refunds only if requested within 72 hours, none pro-rated on annual plans.[30][31][32]
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.
NoReminders, receipts and campaigns go out by email. No WhatsApp or SMS advertised.[33][34]
NoAutomatic messages (confirmations, reminders, waitlist) go out by email. No WhatsApp is advertised.[35]
NoAutomated reminders and notifications by email and SMS. WhatsApp is not mentioned on their pricing or feature pages.[36]
YesWhatsApp integration via Meta: Meta-approved templates from the inbox and in automated sequences. The number is provisioned through Twilio.[14][15]
NoThe automated notifications it documents (booking, cancellation, renewal, waitlist) are sent by email.[37]
Waitlist
YesAutomatic over WhatsApp: a spot opens, the next student gets a message, taps “Yes” and is booked. Pro plan and above.
YesWaitlists on every plan: alert everyone waiting, or auto-fill the first person in line.[38][39]
YesWaitlists from the Standard plan. When a spot opens, the next yogi is notified automatically.[40][41]
YesAutomated waitlist: the first person in line is enrolled (and charged) automatically and notified by email. Also available for appointments.[42][43]
YesThree modes: automatic add, double opt-in by text (10 minutes by default, adjustable) or fastest fingers first.[44]
YesWaitlist with an email when a spot opens. When someone cancels, the next person in line may be moved in automatically.[37][45]
Student app
YesInstallable app with the studio’s logo and colours, included on every plan.
YesMobile web app (PWA) for studio and customers, also listed on the App Store and Google Play.[46][47]
YesMomoyoga app for yogis on iOS and Android on every plan. A branded app only on Custom (€179/month billed annually).[48][49][50]
€Paid extraCustom branded iOS + Android app included in Studio Suite, otherwise sold as an add-on.[51]
YesMomence app on the App Store (4.9 out of 5, 45K ratings) and Google Play (4.8). App Store listing in English only.[52][53]
YesApp installed from the browser (no app stores), with the studio’s logo and colours.[54]
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 Punchpass to Lorari
1
Get your student list out of Punchpass: 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 Punchpass cost?
Punchpass has three plans: Grow at $59/month, Flow at $99 and Pro at $149, with 12% off on annual billing and 50% off the first two months for new customers. Lorari costs €16/month (€12/month billed annually) + VAT.
What do Punchpass reviews say?
A third-party review site praises its simplicity but notes the interface could be easier to navigate. Punchpass’s own pricing page also shows recurring memberships only from the $99 Flow plan and a cap of 3 automations on Grow.
What is a good Punchpass alternative?
If you run a studio in Europe and want WhatsApp notifications from your own number, SEPA Direct Debit per student and recurring spots, Lorari starts at €16/month + VAT. You can try it with a 14-day free trial.
How do I migrate from Punchpass to Lorari?
Download your customer data from Punchpass as a spreadsheet, then import your students into Lorari from that CSV, or even from a photo of your list. Your students’ data stays yours.
Does Punchpass send WhatsApp reminders?
Punchpass sends customizable reminder and receipt emails. Lorari sends confirmations and reminders on WhatsApp from your studio’s own number: included in Business, €15/month extra 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.
