Head-to-head · Class Registration Software
WellnessLiving vs Bookwhen
WellnessLiving leads on 0 checks, Bookwhen on 1, 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 scoreWellnessLiving · 8.4/10
- Free planonly Bookwhen
- Free trialonly Bookwhen
- Most featuresBookwhen · 1 of 4
WellnessLiving scores higher on our rubric for class registration software: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Bookwhen offers free plan; WellnessLiving doesn't.
WellnessLiving is the better fit for studios seeking booking, billing, and multi-location tools. Bookwhen is the better fit for small organizers starting with free event booking.
- WellnessLiving fits best
Studios seeking booking, billing, and multi-location tools
- Bookwhen fits best
Small organizers starting with free event booking
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Side by side
| Feature | WellnessLiving 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Bookwhen 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #6 in Class Registration Software | #8 in Class Registration Software |
| Best for | Studios seeking booking, billing, and multi-location tools | Small organizers starting with free event booking |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $62/mo | $160/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features WellnessLiving 0/4 · Bookwhen 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 | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Registration limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Class formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | WellnessLiving is cloud-based fitness business management software for independent studios, gyms, and multi-location operators. It combines class and appointment scheduling with online booking, memberships, automated billing, payments,… Read the review → |
Bookwhen is a web-based booking system for businesses, individuals and nonprofits running classes, courses, events or activities. Organizers can publish a hosted booking page or embed booking forms on an existing site, set ticket types and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
WellnessLiving — where it wins
- Combines class, event, and appointment scheduling with online member booking
- Includes memberships, automated billing, payments, and digital waivers
- Enterprise adds multi-location reporting and cross-location visits
Where it doesn't
- Starter includes only one staff member
- There is no free plan
- The feature set extends well beyond class registration into broader studio management
Bookwhen — where it wins
- Hosted booking pages can be embedded on external websites
- Recurring schedules, waitlists and attendance registers support class operations
- Accepts online and offline payments with automated reminders
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to free events
- Calendar feeds are one-way, not two-way synchronization
- Memberships and attendance tracking start on paid plans
- WellnessLiving8.4/10 · Paid
A broad studio-management suite for booking, billing, and multi-location operations.
Visit WellnessLivingFull verdict → - Bookwhen8.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A flexible booking system with a free entry plan and paid tools for managing classes.
Visit BookwhenFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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