Head-to-head · Yoga Studio Software
Arketa vs fitDEGREE
Arketa leads on 1 check, fitDEGREE on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 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 trialonly fitDEGREE
Arketa scores higher on our rubric for yoga studio software: 9.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #9.
Arketa is cheaper to start at $49/mo against $75/mo.
Arketa is the better fit for studios needing rich features at a lower entry price. fitDEGREE is the better fit for studios focused on instructor and attendance workflows.
- Arketa fits best
Studios needing rich features at a lower entry price
- fitDEGREE fits best
Studios focused on instructor and attendance workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Arketa 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | fitDEGREE 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Yoga Studio Software | #9 in Yoga Studio Software |
| Best for | Studios needing rich features at a lower entry price | Studios focused on instructor and attendance workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $49/mo (best) | $75/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 45 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Arketa 7/7 · fitDEGREE 7/7 | ||
| Class booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Membership billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attendance tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Class waitlists | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instructor management | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Arketa is studio management software for yoga, fitness, and wellness businesses. It combines class, appointment, event, and livestream scheduling with online booking and checkout, recurring memberships, packages, autopay, client… Read the review → |
fitDEGREE is a studio management platform for independently owned boutique fitness businesses, including yoga, Pilates, barre, and group fitness studios. It brings class and appointment scheduling, client self-service booking, recurring… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Arketa — where it wins
- $49/month Individual plan includes scheduling, CRM, memberships, and packages
- Supports waitlists, attendance, autopay, payroll reporting, and client messaging
- Integrates with Google Calendar, ClassPass, Mailchimp, Zapier, and more
Where it doesn't
- Individual is limited to 1 team member login
- Studio Core, Studio Growth, and Studio Suite use custom pricing
- Branded apps and websites are reserved for the applicable higher-tier offering
fitDEGREE — where it wins
- Combines scheduling, memberships, payments, attendance, and waitlists
- Tracks instructor assignments, availability, payroll, and performance reports
- Supports web, iOS, Android, API, booking widgets, and mobile booking
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- The $200 monthly starting price requires annual billing
- A 45-day trial includes setup and onboarding rather than self-serve access
- Arketa9.4/10 · Paid
A feature-rich studio platform with scheduling, billing, attendance, and branded apps.
Visit ArketaFull verdict → - fitDEGREE8.2/10 · 45-day trial
A broad studio operations platform with strong instructor and attendance workflows.
Visit fitDEGREEFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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