HOW WE COMPARE
Too expensive. Too basic.
Just right.
Mindbody is for multi-location gyms. Vagaro is for salons. Acuity is just scheduling. We're built exactly for you.
| Feature | Best value My Session Tracker Built for solo service pros | Mindbody Built for studios & gyms | Vagaro Built for salons & spas | Acuity Scheduling Scheduling only | Pen, paper & spreadsheets The DIY approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRICING | |||||
| Monthly cost | $10/moUnlimited clients. Free up to 3. | $159–$699/moStarter to Ultimate Plus | $30–$85/moGoes up with each staff calendar | $20–$61/moScheduling only. Add-ons extra. | $0But it costs you time |
| Free plan | Yes, up to 3 clients | No | No (30-day trial only) | No (7-day trial only) | Yes |
| Hidden fees / add-ons | None | Yes — 20% marketplace fee, SMS, branded app all extra | Yes — texts, forms, website all cost extra | Yes — SMS, packages, video all extra | None |
| Contract required | No | Yes, some plans (up to 24 months) | No | No | No |
| FEATURES | |||||
| Session / package tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial (packages on higher plan) | Manual |
| Client notes per session | Yes | Yes | Limited | No | Manual |
| Appointment booking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (core feature) | Manual |
| Automated reminders | Yes | Yes (add-on cost) | Yes (add-on cost) | Email free; SMS costs extra | No |
| Invoicing & payments | Yes (via Square) | Yes | Yes | Yes (via Stripe/Square) | Manual |
| Business dashboard | Yes | Yes (advanced) | Yes | Basic only | No |
| iOS + Android apps | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| WHO IT'S BUILT FOR | |||||
| Best fit | Solo pros with 5–20 clients (trainers, dog walkers, yoga instructors, coaches) | Multi-location studios and gyms with staff and memberships | Salons, spas, and wellness centers with multiple service providers | Anyone who just needs online booking — no client tracking | Anyone willing to trade time for $0/mo |
| Setup time | Minutes | Up to 8 weeks (onboarding) | A few hours | Under an hour | Immediate |
Pricing sourced from vendor websites and review aggregators, April 2026. Mindbody pricing varies significantly by plan and location. Vagaro costs increase with each additional staff calendar. Acuity base price covers scheduling only — video, SMS, and other tools are separate.