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Mindbody vs Strava

Mindbody logo

Mindbody

Sports & Recreation

Wellness business software & marketplace

From
$75/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Strava logo

Strava

Sports & Recreation

The social network for athletes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Strava has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mindbody pricing is expensive with frequent price increases over time; Strava segment leaderboards, custom goals, workout analysis, offline routes and fitness scoring all require a subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Mindbody covers Appointment scheduling, Strava covers GPS activity tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mindbody and Strava actually diverge.

Attributes where Mindbody and Strava differ
AttributeMindbodyStrava
Starting price$75/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS
Founded20012009

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Sports & Recreation).

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 Mindbody

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

Only in Strava

  • GPS activity tracking
  • Segment leaderboards
  • Route discovery
  • Training analysis
  • Social feed and clubs
  • Garmin
  • Wahoo
  • Apple Watch

What people use each for

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

Mindbody

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

Strava

  • Recording runs and rides from a phone or watchnot Mindbody
  • Segment leaderboards and competing on routesnot Mindbody
  • Training analysis and fitness tracking on the subscriptionnot Mindbody
  • Route planning with offline mapsnot Mindbody
  • Following friends and clubsnot Mindbody

Where each one falls short

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

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

Strava

  • Segment leaderboards, custom goals, workout analysis, offline routes and fitness scoring all require a subscription
  • The $5 a month headline is the annual rate, billed as $59.99 a year
  • The student rate and the Runna bundle are annual only, with no monthly option

Pricing, plan by plan

Mindbody

$75/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Mindbody review.

Strava

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Activity tracking
    • GPS recording
    • Basic segments
  • Strava+$11.99/month
    • Full segment leaderboards
    • Training zones
    • Heart rate analysis

Which should you pick?

Choose Mindbody if

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

Choose Strava if

  • You need gps activity tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS.
  • You also want segment leaderboards.
Strava review

Questions people ask

Is Mindbody or Strava better?
Neither clearly leads. Mindbody starts at $75/month and Strava at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mindbody or Strava?
Strava has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $75/month for Mindbody and Free for Strava.
Does Mindbody or Strava run on more platforms?
Mindbody runs on Web, iOS, Android. Strava runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS.
Can I use Strava for free?
Yes. Strava has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mindbody starts at $75/month.
What is Mindbody best used for?
Mindbody is most often used for spa management, class scheduling, membership sales, client retention. Of those, spa management and class scheduling are not what Strava is typically brought in for.
What can Mindbody do that Strava cannot?
Mindbody covers Appointment scheduling, Class booking, Membership management, Point of sale. Strava covers GPS activity tracking, Segment leaderboards, Route discovery, Training analysis.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Strava: Does Strava offer a free tier?

Yes. Strava Free includes basic activity tracking, GPS recording, activity feed, following other athletes, giving kudos, and basic segments with top 10 leaderboard access. The free tier does not include full segment leaderboards, training zones, or heart rate analysis.

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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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Strava: What does Strava Premium cost?

Strava costs $11.99 per month or $79.99 per year for individual users. A Family Plan costs $139.99 per year. Students receive 50% off at $39.99 per year with verification.

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Strava: Can I export my data from Strava?

Yes. Every Strava athlete can download their data for free at any time through the app, website, or direct download. However, API access now requires a paid subscription for Standard Tier developers costing $12 per month.

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Strava: Does Strava work offline?

Strava records activities offline using GPS on your device, but viewing historical data and accessing most app features requires an internet connection to sync and display data.

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