Head-to-head · Pilates Studio Software
Arketa vs WellnessLiving
Arketa leads on 1 check, WellnessLiving on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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
Arketa scores higher on our rubric for pilates studio software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Arketa is cheaper to start at $49/mo against $62/mo.
Arketa is the better fit for studios wanting broad features at a clear price. WellnessLiving is the better fit for established studios needing mature operations.
- Arketa fits best
Studios wanting broad features at a clear price
- WellnessLiving fits best
Established studios needing mature operations
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Side by side
| Feature | Arketa 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | WellnessLiving 9.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Pilates Studio Software | #2 in Pilates Studio Software |
| Best for | Studios wanting broad features at a clear price | Established studios needing mature operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $49/mo (best) | $62/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Features Arketa 0/6 · WellnessLiving 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 |
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| 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 → |
WellnessLiving is cloud-based management software for Pilates studios, gyms, health clubs, and multi-location fitness operators. It brings together class, appointment, and event scheduling; online booking; configurable waitlists; recurring… 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
WellnessLiving — where it wins
- Class, appointment, event scheduling, online booking, and waitlists
- Recurring billing, integrated payments, point of sale, and digital waivers
- Multi-location management with client and staff mobile apps
Where it doesn't
- No free plan for smaller studios wanting to start without a subscription
- The lowest listed price requires annual billing
- Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of focused single-location studios
- Arketa9.4/10 · Paid
Broad Pilates studio operations in one platform, with transparent entry pricing and custom higher tiers.
Visit ArketaFull verdict → - WellnessLiving9.2/10 · Paid
A mature, broad platform for established Pilates studios managing complex operations.
Visit WellnessLivingFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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