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Head-to-head · Class Registration Software

Mindbody vs Sawyer

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Mindbody #1 in Class Registration Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Mindbody
Sawyer #5 in Class Registration Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Sawyer

Mindbody leads on 0 checks, Sawyer on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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 priceSawyer · $71/mo
  • Free trialonly Sawyer

Mindbody scores higher on our rubric for class registration software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Sawyer is cheaper to start at $71/mo against $79/mo.

Mindbody is the better fit for studios wanting an established all-rounder. Sawyer is the better fit for children's activity providers needing family registration.

  • Mindbody fits best

    Studios wanting an established all-rounder

  • Sawyer fits best

    Children's activity providers needing family registration

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Side by side

Feature Mindbody 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Sawyer 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #1 in Class Registration Software #5 in Class Registration Software
Best for Studios wanting an established all-rounder Children's activity providers needing family registration
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $79/site/mo $71/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mindbody 1/4 · Sawyer 1/4
Online payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring classes Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
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
  • Family profiles connect registration with class booking and payments.
  • Recurring schedules, attendance check-in/check-out and instructor assignment.
  • Grow adds waitlists, payment plans and custom customer forms.
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
  • No free plan; Launch starts at $71/month with annual billing.
  • Waitlists and advanced scheduling require Grow or a higher plan.
  • The platform is web-based, with no other platform listed.
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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Sawyer brings registration, scheduling and family administration together for children's activity businesses, including camps, schools, studios and educational providers. Organizations can publish in-person and online activities, accept…

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  1. MindbodyClass Registration Software 9.1Paid
  2. SawyerClass Registration Software 8.514-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

  • Sawyer — where it wins

    • Family profiles connect registration with class booking and payments.
    • Recurring schedules, attendance check-in/check-out and instructor assignment.
    • Grow adds waitlists, payment plans and custom customer forms.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Launch starts at $71/month with annual billing.
    • Waitlists and advanced scheduling require Grow or a higher plan.
    • The platform is web-based, with no other platform listed.
  • Mindbody9.1/10 · Paid

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

    Visit MindbodyFull verdict →
  • Sawyer8.5/10 · 14-day trial

    Family registration, recurring schedules, attendance and payments, from $71/month billed annually.

    Visit SawyerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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