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Head-to-head · Class Scheduling Software

Mindbody vs Bookamat

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Mindbody #1 in Class Scheduling Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Mindbody
Bookamat #4 in Class Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Bookamat

Mindbody leads on 0 checks, Bookamat on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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
  • Free planonly Bookamat
  • Free trialonly Bookamat
  • Most featuresBookamat · 6 of 6

Mindbody scores higher on our rubric for class scheduling software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Bookamat offers free plan; Mindbody doesn't.

Mindbody is the better fit for mature businesses wanting standard scheduling tools. Bookamat is the better fit for small studios wanting a free scheduling suite.

  • Mindbody fits best

    Mature businesses wanting standard scheduling tools

  • Bookamat fits best

    Small studios wanting a free scheduling suite

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Side by side

Feature Mindbody 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Bookamat 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #1 in Class Scheduling Software #4 in Class Scheduling Software
Best for Mature businesses wanting standard scheduling tools Small studios wanting a free scheduling suite
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $79/site/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS GDPR, PCI DSS
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Mindbody 0/6 · Bookamat 6/6
Recurring classes Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendance tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Waitlist management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Room scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Instructor management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Member booking portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Class capacity limits Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Scheduling, booking widgets, payments, reminders, waitlists, and capacity tools
  • Client profiles, memberships, staff permissions, and reporting in one platform
  • Web, iOS, and Android access with a mobile business management app
  • Free access includes recurring scheduling, bookings, waitlists, and attendance.
  • Supports rooms, locations, staff accounts, payments, memberships, and class packs.
  • Connects with Stripe, Square, Mailchimp, Google Calendar, Zoom, and more.
Cons
  • Starts at $79 per location per month with no free plan
  • Calendar sync is not included
  • Higher-tier pricing is not shown
  • No open-source deployment option is offered.
  • Team and Growth use pay-as-you-grow pricing.
  • Platform support is limited to web, iOS, and Android.
Our verdict

Mindbody is business management and scheduling software for fitness, beauty, and wellness businesses. It supports appointment and class scheduling, website booking widgets, online and in-person payments, automated confirmations and…

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Bookamat is an online booking and scheduling platform for yoga, Pilates, fitness, dance, and other activity-based studios. It is aimed at boutique studios that need more than a class calendar, with recurring class scheduling, member…

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  1. MindbodyClass Scheduling Software 9.1Paid
  2. BookamatClass Scheduling Software 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mindbody — where it wins

    • Scheduling, booking widgets, payments, reminders, waitlists, and capacity tools
    • Client profiles, memberships, staff permissions, and reporting in one platform
    • Web, iOS, and Android access with a mobile business management app

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $79 per location per month with no free plan
    • Calendar sync is not included
    • Higher-tier pricing is not shown

  • Bookamat — where it wins

    • Free access includes recurring scheduling, bookings, waitlists, and attendance.
    • Supports rooms, locations, staff accounts, payments, memberships, and class packs.
    • Connects with Stripe, Square, Mailchimp, Google Calendar, Zoom, and more.

    Where it doesn't

    • No open-source deployment option is offered.
    • Team and Growth use pay-as-you-grow pricing.
    • Platform support is limited to web, iOS, and Android.
  • Mindbody9.1/10 · Paid

    A mature scheduling suite with broad business tools, but a higher per-location starting price.

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  • Bookamat8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A free scheduling suite covering bookings, attendance, payments, and studio operations.

    Visit BookamatFull verdict →

Mindbody vs Bookamat: questions

Which is better for class scheduling software, Mindbody or Bookamat?

Mindbody scores higher on our rubric for class scheduling software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

How do Mindbody and Bookamat compare?

Of the 7 checks we put side by side, Mindbody leads on none, Bookamat on 1, and 6 are level. Free plan only on Bookamat.

Do Mindbody and Bookamat have a free plan?

Mindbody: No. Bookamat: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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