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Mindbody vs Strong

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Mindbody

Sports & Recreation

Wellness business software & marketplace

From
$75/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Strong

Sports & Recreation

Simple workout logging

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Strong 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; Strong limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • They diverge on capability: Mindbody covers Appointment scheduling, Strong covers Simple logging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mindbody and Strong actually diverge.

Attributes where Mindbody and Strong differ
AttributeMindbodyStrong
Starting price$75/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Founded20012011

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 Strong

  • Simple logging
  • Rest timer
  • Personal records
  • Progress charts
  • Routine templates
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Mindbody

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

Strong

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

Strong

  • Limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • No web-based dashboard or export options in free tier
  • Analytics require paid Pro subscription
  • No integration with fitness wearables or health apps in free plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Mindbody

$75/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Mindbody review.

Strong

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Strong review.

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 Strong if

  • You need simple logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want rest timer.
Strong review

Questions people ask

Is Mindbody or Strong better?
Neither clearly leads. Mindbody starts at $75/month and Strong at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mindbody or Strong?
Strong has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $75/month for Mindbody and Free for Strong.
Does Mindbody or Strong run on more platforms?
Mindbody runs on Web, iOS, Android. Strong runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Strong for free?
Yes. Strong 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 Strong is typically brought in for.
What can Mindbody do that Strong cannot?
Mindbody covers Appointment scheduling, Class booking, Membership management, Point of sale. Strong covers Simple logging, Rest timer, Personal records, Progress charts.

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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Strong: Does Strong have a free version?

Yes. Strong offers a free version with basic workout tracking and limited routine storage.

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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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Strong: What does Strong Pro include?

Strong Pro costs $4.99/month or $29.99/year and adds unlimited routines, full analytics, custom themes, and advanced tracking features.

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Strong: What platforms does Strong support?

Strong is available on iOS and Android with full feature parity across both platforms.

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