Arketa vs Mariana Tek

Arketa9.4Visit Mariana Tek8.8Visit

Higher score Arketa #1 in Pilates Studio Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Arketa

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Mariana Tek #5 in Pilates Studio Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Mariana Tek

• Arketa fits best

  Studios wanting broad features at a clear price

• Mariana Tek fits best

  Multi-location studios wanting broad workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Arketa 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Mariana Tek 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Pilates Studio Software	#5 in Pilates Studio Software
Best for	Studios wanting broad features at a clear price	Multi-location studios wanting broad workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$49/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	6 integrations	45+ integrations
Features Arketa 0/6 · Mariana Tek 0/6
Class booking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Membership billing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Attendance tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Combines recurring schedules, booking, memberships, and class packs Supports waitlists, spot selection, waivers, and automated fee collection Includes branded apps, staff tools, and multi-location reporting
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	Integration coverage centers on Stripe The broad feature set may exceed a single-location studio’s needs Multi-location workflows can add complexity for smaller teams
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,… Read the review →	Mariana Tek is a cloud-based management platform for boutique fitness businesses, including Pilates studios. It brings together class and appointment scheduling, online booking, memberships, class packs, credits, payments, client profiles,… Read the review →

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

• Mariana Tek — where it wins

  • Combines recurring schedules, booking, memberships, and class packs
  • Supports waitlists, spot selection, waivers, and automated fee collection
  • Includes branded apps, staff tools, and multi-location reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • Integration coverage centers on Stripe
  • The broad feature set may exceed a single-location studio’s needs
  • Multi-location workflows can add complexity for smaller teams

• Arketa9.4/10 · Paid

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

  Visit ArketaFull verdict →
• Mariana Tek8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad Pilates studio platform for scheduling, member management, and multi-location workflows.

  Visit Mariana TekFull verdict →