Mindbody alternative
A simpler Mindbody alternative for small studios
Mindbody is the best-known studio platform, and for a multi-location chain that depth earns its price. For a single studio with one or two rooms, the per-location fee and the transaction charges layered on top of it are the part that stings — and most of what you're paying for is depth you never touch.
Side by side
| Xenla | Mindbody | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting monthly price | $20 / month | From €99 / month per location |
| Full studio plan | $100 / month | No upper-tier price published |
| Commission on classes | 0% | 0%, but transaction fees apply |
| Transaction fees | None beyond Stripe's own processing | Yes — payments, texts, some integrations |
| Room map / equipment booking | Yes | Not detailed on the pricing page |
| Contract | Monthly, cancel anytime | Depends on plan and billing terms |
| Free trial | 1 month (2 with an invite) | Not stated on the pricing page |
Figures from the public pricing page of Mindbody, checked on September 4, 2026.
What's broken today
Per-location pricing
Mindbody's public pricing starts at €99/month per location. For a single studio that's the entry point, before add-ons.
Fees on top of the plan
By their own description, your total depends on the plan plus add-ons plus transaction fees — payment processing, text messages, certain integrations. Xenla's monthly fee is the whole bill.
Depth you don't use
Enterprise reporting and a marketplace matter at ten locations. At one, they're weight — and the class itself still needs a room map, a pass and a waitlist.
What Xenla gives you
Room map with equipment
Clients book a specific reformer or spot on a layout you arrange yourself.
Class passes with QR check-in
5, 10 or unlimited passes; credits deduct automatically and clients check in at the door.
Automatic waitlist
A full class notifies the next person the moment a spot frees up.
Deposits before booking
Take a deposit or full payment at booking through Stripe — the simplest cure for no-shows.
Weekly schedule with filters
Level filters, instructor profiles, one-tap calendar save.
0% commission, always. A flat monthly fee starting at $20 — no cut of your bookings, passes, or memberships, no matter how much you grow.
Questions
How much cheaper is Xenla?
Mindbody's published pricing starts at €99/month per location plus transaction fees. Xenla starts at $20/month and the full studio plan is $100/month, with 0% commission.
Can I move my client list over?
Yes — clients import from a spreadsheet, and your booking page is live the same day. Point your old link at it.
Do you take a cut of class passes?
No. The monthly fee is the entire bill; every pass and class you sell is yours.
Is there a contract?
No. Monthly, cancel whenever — and the first month is free.