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ClassPass vs Mindbody

ClassPass logo

ClassPass

Software

One membership to access thousands of fitness studios

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Mindbody logo

Mindbody

Software

Wellness business software & marketplace

From
$75/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ClassPass limited class availability from partner studios; typically only 1-2 spots per class for ClassPass members; Mindbody pricing is expensive with frequent price increases over time
  • They diverge on capability: ClassPass covers Multi-studio access, Mindbody covers Appointment scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassPass and Mindbody actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassPass and Mindbody differ
AttributeClassPassMindbody
Starting price$19/month$75/month
Founded20132001

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ClassPass

  • Multi-studio access
  • Credit-based booking
  • Wellness services
  • Live classes
  • Gym day passes
  • Apple Health
  • Google Calendar
  • Ios support

Only in Mindbody

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Class booking
  • Membership management
  • Point of sale
  • Marketing automation
  • Client management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Business analytics

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ClassPass

  • Workout trackingnot Mindbody
  • Nutrition managementnot Mindbody
  • Health monitoringnot Mindbody
  • Fitness coachingnot Mindbody
  • Wellness improvementnot Mindbody

Mindbody

  • Spa managementnot ClassPass
  • Class schedulingnot ClassPass
  • Membership salesnot ClassPass
  • Client retentionnot ClassPass
  • Business growthnot ClassPass

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ClassPass

  • Limited class availability from partner studios; typically only 1-2 spots per class for ClassPass members
  • Late cancellation and no-show fees accumulate quickly and stack on top of subscription costs
  • Poor customer service with limited phone support and unhelpful AI chatbots
  • Premium credits pricing means high-demand classes cost significantly more
  • Expensive compared to direct membership at a single preferred studio

Mindbody

  • Pricing is expensive with frequent price increases over time
  • Essential features require paid add-ons increasing total cost significantly
  • Complex pricing model with multiple tiers makes cost comparison difficult

Pricing, plan by plan

ClassPass

$19/month
  • Entry Plan$19/month
    • 8 credits per month
  • Mid-tier$99/month
    • 80 credits per month
  • Premium$249/month
    • 125 credits per month

Mindbody

$75/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Mindbody review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ClassPass if

  • You need multi-studio access.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want credit-based booking.

Choose Mindbody if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want class booking.

Questions people ask

Is ClassPass or Mindbody better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassPass starts at $19/month and Mindbody at $75/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassPass or Mindbody?
ClassPass starts at $19/month and Mindbody at $75/month.
Does ClassPass or Mindbody run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is ClassPass best used for?
ClassPass is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Mindbody is typically brought in for.
What can ClassPass do that Mindbody cannot?
ClassPass covers Multi-studio access, Credit-based booking, Wellness services, Live classes. Mindbody covers Appointment scheduling, Class booking, Membership management, Point of sale.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ClassPass: How does ClassPass credit pricing work?

ClassPass allocates monthly credits to members; each class or service costs a variable number of credits (typically 8-14). Members can attend any participating studio, with higher costs during peak times.

Source
Mindbody: What are Mindbody's pricing tiers?

Mindbody plans start at $159/month and include class scheduling and client data storage. The popular Ultimate Plus plan starts at $599/month. Entry-level pricing ranges from $75-$99/month depending on the plan selected.

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ClassPass: Are there cancellation fees?

Yes. ClassPass charges late cancellation and no-show fees that accumulate and can significantly increase the effective cost of membership.

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Mindbody: Does Mindbody have an API for third-party integrations?

Yes. Mindbody provides an open API with webhooks and multiple API types for integration. The platform integrates with 700+ partner solutions.

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ClassPass: How many partner studios does ClassPass have?

As of 2025, ClassPass operates a network of approximately 30,000 partner studios and wellness businesses globally.

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