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Head-to-head · Class Registration Software

Mindbody vs Arlo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Mindbody #1 in Class Registration Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Mindbody
Arlo #4 in Class Registration Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Arlo

Mindbody leads on 1 check, Arlo on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMindbody · 9.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceMindbody · $79/site/mo
  • Free trialonly Arlo

Mindbody scores higher on our rubric for class registration software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Mindbody is cheaper to start at $79/mo against $99/mo.

Mindbody is the better fit for studios wanting an established all-rounder. Arlo is the better fit for training providers managing courses and certifications.

  • Mindbody fits best

    Studios wanting an established all-rounder

  • Arlo fits best

    Training providers managing courses and certifications

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Side by side

Feature Mindbody 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Arlo 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #1 in Class Registration Software #4 in Class Registration Software
Best for Studios wanting an established all-rounder Training providers managing courses and certifications
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $79/site/mo (best) $99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mindbody 1/4 · Arlo 1/4
Online payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring classes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Waitlists Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Specs
Registration limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Class formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines class scheduling, booking, payments, waitlists and capacity controls
  • Starter includes booking widgets, a business website and Mindbody app listing
  • Higher plans add resource management, marketing tools and advanced analytics
  • Manage scheduling, registration, payments, and learner communications together
  • Track attendance, grades, certificates, and renewal activity
  • Professional includes portals, instructor app, waitlists, and 3,000+ integrations
Cons
  • Starter is paid, with pricing starting at $79 per location monthly
  • Accelerate and Ultimate plan prices are not displayed
  • Calendar sync is listed as none
  • Simple starts at 118 per administrator license monthly with annual billing
  • Enterprise features such as SAML SSO and automated certificates cost more
  • Its focus on training courses is narrower than general-purpose registration tools
Our verdict

Mindbody combines class and appointment scheduling with booking, payments, client management, staff tools and reporting for fitness, beauty and wellness businesses. Its breadth suits studios that want registration operations alongside…

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Arlo is a cloud-based training management system for providers running instructor-led, in-person, online, or blended courses. It suits commercial and internal training teams that need to coordinate recurring sessions, learner registration,…

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  1. MindbodyClass Registration Software 9.1Paid
  2. ArloClass Registration Software 8.614-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mindbody — where it wins

    • Combines class scheduling, booking, payments, waitlists and capacity controls
    • Starter includes booking widgets, a business website and Mindbody app listing
    • Higher plans add resource management, marketing tools and advanced analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is paid, with pricing starting at $79 per location monthly
    • Accelerate and Ultimate plan prices are not displayed
    • Calendar sync is listed as none

  • Arlo — where it wins

    • Manage scheduling, registration, payments, and learner communications together
    • Track attendance, grades, certificates, and renewal activity
    • Professional includes portals, instructor app, waitlists, and 3,000+ integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Simple starts at 118 per administrator license monthly with annual billing
    • Enterprise features such as SAML SSO and automated certificates cost more
    • Its focus on training courses is narrower than general-purpose registration tools
  • Mindbody9.1/10 · Paid

    A broad class-registration suite for studios, starting at $79 per location monthly.

    Visit MindbodyFull verdict →
  • Arlo8.6/10 · 14-day trial

    Arlo brings course registration, session operations, payments, and certification tracking together.

    Visit ArloFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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