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Head-to-head · Pilates Studio Software

Arketa vs AuraFlow

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Arketa #1 in Pilates Studio Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Arketa
AuraFlow #8 in Pilates Studio Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit AuraFlow

Arketa leads on 1 check, AuraFlow on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreArketa · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceArketa · $49/mo
  • Free planonly AuraFlow
  • Free trialonly AuraFlow
  • Most featuresAuraFlow · 2 of 6

Arketa scores higher on our rubric for pilates studio software: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

AuraFlow offers free plan; Arketa doesn't. Arketa is cheaper to start at $49/mo against $99/mo.

Arketa is the better fit for studios wanting broad features at a clear price. AuraFlow is the better fit for budget-conscious studios wanting free entry.

  • Arketa fits best

    Studios wanting broad features at a clear price

  • AuraFlow fits best

    Budget-conscious studios wanting free entry

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Side by side

Feature Arketa 9.4/10 Visit ↗ AuraFlow 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.5
Ranking #1 in Pilates Studio Software #8 in Pilates Studio Software
Best for Studios wanting broad features at a clear price Budget-conscious studios wanting free entry
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $49/mo (best) $99/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 6 integrations 11 integrations
Features Arketa 0/6 · AuraFlow 2/6
Class booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Membership billing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendance tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Instructor management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Scheduling includes classes, appointments, events, rooms, and waitlists
  • $49/month Individual plan includes memberships, CRM, and on-demand content
  • Higher tiers add marketing, payroll reporting, apps, websites, and locations
  • Scheduling, waitlists, attendance, billing, POS, and inventory in one platform
  • Free self-hosting under AGPLv3, plus a 14-day hosted trial
  • Studio plan supports up to 10 locations and unlimited classes, members, and instructors
Cons
  • Individual is limited to 1 team member login
  • Studio Core, Growth, and Suite use custom pricing
  • Branded mobile apps are available only with Studio Suite
  • Hosted platform coverage is limited to web and self-hosted deployments
  • Enterprise pricing is not provided in the published plan details
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of studios seeking simple scheduling
Our verdict

Arketa is a business management platform for fitness and wellness studios, including Pilates businesses that need more than class booking. It combines group-class, private-session, and event scheduling with instructor availability,…

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AuraFlow is studio management software for yoga, fitness, and wellness businesses, with features that also fit Pilates studios. It brings together recurring and one-time class scheduling, capacity limits, waitlists, instructor assignment,…

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  1. ArketaPilates Studio Software 9.4Paid
  2. AuraFlowPilates Studio Software 8.5Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Arketa — where it wins

    • Scheduling includes classes, appointments, events, rooms, and waitlists
    • $49/month Individual plan includes memberships, CRM, and on-demand content
    • Higher tiers add marketing, payroll reporting, apps, websites, and locations

    Where it doesn't

    • Individual is limited to 1 team member login
    • Studio Core, Growth, and Suite use custom pricing
    • Branded mobile apps are available only with Studio Suite

  • AuraFlow — where it wins

    • Scheduling, waitlists, attendance, billing, POS, and inventory in one platform
    • Free self-hosting under AGPLv3, plus a 14-day hosted trial
    • Studio plan supports up to 10 locations and unlimited classes, members, and instructors

    Where it doesn't

    • Hosted platform coverage is limited to web and self-hosted deployments
    • Enterprise pricing is not provided in the published plan details
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of studios seeking simple scheduling
  • Arketa9.4/10 · Paid

    Broad Pilates studio operations in one platform, with transparent entry pricing and custom higher tiers.

    Visit ArketaFull verdict →
  • AuraFlow8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad studio-management suite with free self-hosting and a $99/month hosted plan.

    Visit AuraFlowFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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