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Envision vs Mirror

Envision logo

Envision

Software

Salon management software with integrated POS

From
$79/month
Rated
-
Mirror logo

Mirror

Software

The nearly invisible home gym

From
$39/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Envision standard plan includes only 1 user and charges $20 per additional user up to a 5 seat cap; Mirror no built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
  • They diverge on capability: Envision covers Appointment scheduling, Mirror covers Live classes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Envision and Mirror actually diverge.

Attributes where Envision and Mirror differ
AttributeEnvisionMirror
Starting price$79/month$39/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebStandalone hardware, iOS app
Founded20082016

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Envision

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Client database
  • Staff scheduling
  • SMS reminders
  • Reporting
  • Stripe

Only in Mirror

  • Live classes
  • On-demand library
  • Real-time form check
  • Personal training option
  • Heart rate display
  • Apple Watch
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitors
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Envision

  • Salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platformnot Mirror

Mirror

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

Where each one falls short

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

Envision

  • Standard plan includes only 1 user and charges $20 per additional user up to a 5 seat cap
  • No dollar amounts are shown for any plan; the page states pricing is tailored to your practice and requires contacting sales

Mirror

  • No built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
  • Strength training classes are circuit-based rather than traditional weightlifting programs
  • Lululemon discontinued hardware sales, affecting new customer acquisition

Pricing, plan by plan

Envision

$79/month
  • Starter$79/month
    • Scheduling
    • Basic POS
    • Client management
  • Professional$159/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Advanced POS
    • Inventory

Mirror

$39/month
  • Hardware$1495/one-time
    • Mirror screen
    • Installation option available
  • Subscription$39/month
    • 10,000+ classes
    • Live and on-demand
    • All class types
  • Personal Training$40/half-hour session
    • 1-on-1 coaching
    • Form correction

Which should you pick?

Choose Envision if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You also want point of sale.

Choose Mirror if

  • You need live classes.
  • You work on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
  • You also want on-demand library.

Questions people ask

Is Envision or Mirror better?
Neither clearly leads. Envision starts at $79/month and Mirror at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Envision or Mirror?
Envision starts at $79/month and Mirror at $39/month.
Does Envision or Mirror run on more platforms?
Envision runs on Web. Mirror runs on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
What is Envision best used for?
Envision is most often used for salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platform. Of those, salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platform is not what Mirror is typically brought in for.
What can Envision do that Mirror cannot?
Envision covers Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory management, Client database. Mirror covers Live classes, On-demand library, Real-time form check, Personal training option.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mirror: What does the Mirror hardware cost?

The Mirror costs $1,495, with optional white-glove delivery and installation for an additional $250. Financing options available at $32/month for 48 months.

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Mirror: Is there a subscription fee beyond hardware?

Yes, Mirror requires a $39/month subscription for access to live and on-demand workout classes. Personal training sessions are available for an additional $40 per half-hour.

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Mirror: What types of workouts does Mirror offer?

Mirror offers over 10,000 live and on-demand workout classes across 60 different categories including strength, cardio, dance, boxing, and yoga.

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Mirror: Who owns Mirror now?

Lululemon acquired Mirror in June 2020 for $500 million and currently operates it as part of their fitness offerings, though hardware sales have been discontinued.

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Mirror: Does Mirror provide strength training with weights?

Mirror offers strength training classes but does not include built-in weights or resistance arms like Tonal. Users can filter for classes based on their available equipment.

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