Software · head to head
Mariana Tek vs Mirror
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Mariana Tek none of the three packages (Core, Core plus Growth, Full Growth Bundle) shows a price; each tier displays only a Book a demo button; Mirror no built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
- They diverge on capability: Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Mirror covers Live classes.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mariana Tek and Mirror actually diverge.
| Attribute | Mariana Tek | Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $200/month | $39/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Standalone hardware, iOS app |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2016).
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 Mariana Tek
- Custom branded apps
- Spot booking
- Waitlist management
- Analytics dashboard
- Franchise management
- Stripe
- ClassPass
- Apple Pay
Only in Mirror
- Live classes
- On-demand library
- Real-time form check
- Personal training option
- Heart rate display
- Apple Watch
- Bluetooth heart rate monitors
- Hardware support
Both cover
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mariana Tek
- Class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studiosnot Mirror
- Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot Mirror
- Multi location studio operations and reportingnot Mirror
Mirror
- Workout trackingnot Mariana Tek
- Nutrition managementnot Mariana Tek
- Health monitoringnot Mariana Tek
- Fitness coachingnot Mariana Tek
- Wellness improvementnot Mariana Tek
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Mariana Tek
- None of the three packages (Core, Core plus Growth, Full Growth Bundle) shows a price; each tier displays only a Book a demo button
- The Core package is scoped to single locations just getting started
- Add on features are bought by upgrading the membership, so the entry package price is not the final cost
- Card payments run through Stripe at its standard flat rate for all purchases regardless of card type
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
Mariana Tek
$200/month- Studio$200/month
- Booking
- Payments
- Branded app
- Enterprise$500/month
- Multi-location
- Franchise tools
- API
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 Mariana Tek if
- You need custom branded apps.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want spot booking.
Choose Mirror if
- You need live classes.
- You work on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
- You also want on-demand library.
Questions people ask
- Is Mariana Tek or Mirror better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and Mirror at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mariana Tek or Mirror?
- Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and Mirror at $39/month.
- Does Mariana Tek or Mirror run on more platforms?
- Mariana Tek runs on Ios, Android, Web. Mirror runs on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
- What is Mariana Tek best used for?
- Mariana Tek is most often used for class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studios, spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studios, multi location studio operations and reporting. Of those, class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studios and spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studios are not what Mirror is typically brought in for.
- What can Mariana Tek do that Mirror cannot?
- Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard. Mirror covers Live classes, On-demand library, Real-time form check, Personal training option. Both handle Ios support.
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.
SourceMirror: 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.
SourceMirror: 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.
SourceMirror: 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.
SourceMirror: 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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