Head-to-head · Class Registration Software
Mindbody vs Glofox
Mindbody leads on 0 checks, Glofox on 0, and 2 are 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 scoreMindbody · 9.1/10
- Most featuresMindbody · 1 of 4
Mindbody scores higher on our rubric for class registration software: 9.1 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Mindbody is the better fit for studios wanting an established all-rounder. Glofox is the better fit for fitness businesses needing member apps and operations.
- Mindbody fits best
Studios wanting an established all-rounder
- Glofox fits best
Fitness businesses needing member apps and operations
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Side by side
| Feature | Mindbody 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Glofox 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Class Registration Software | #7 in Class Registration Software |
| Best for | Studios wanting an established all-rounder | Fitness businesses needing member apps and operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $79/site/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | PCI DSS | PCI DSS, GDPR |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Mindbody 1/4 · Glofox 0/4 | ||
| 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 | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Registration limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Class formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Glofox is cloud and mobile gym and studio management software for fitness businesses, including class-based studios, gyms, and operators with multiple locations. It brings class, course, and appointment scheduling together with waitlists,… Read the review → |
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
Glofox — where it wins
- Combines scheduling, billing, check-ins, staff tools, and reporting
- Member app supports booking, payments, notifications, and check-in
- Multi-location controls and roll-up reporting support growing operators
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $99 per month, with higher-tier prices tailored by request
- Some app and analytics capabilities vary by plan or add-on
- Support channels are limited to email and documentation
- Mindbody9.1/10 · Paid
A broad class-registration suite for studios, starting at $79 per location monthly.
Visit MindbodyFull verdict → - Glofox8.3/10 · Paid
A broad fitness-operations suite with scheduling, billing, apps, and multi-location controls.
Visit GlofoxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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