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Mirror vs Phorest

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Mirror

Software

The nearly invisible home gym

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Phorest logo

Phorest

Software

Salon software that grows your business

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mirror no built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms; Phorest no price is published for any of the seven plans, and every route ends at a quote request
  • They diverge on capability: Mirror covers Live classes, Phorest covers Appointment booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mirror and Phorest actually diverge.

Attributes where Mirror and Phorest differ
AttributeMirrorPhorest
Starting price$39/month$99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsStandalone hardware, iOS appWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20162003

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 Mirror

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

Only in Phorest

  • Appointment booking
  • Client management
  • Point of sale
  • Marketing automation
  • Reputation management
  • Staff management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Business reports

What people use each for

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

Mirror

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

Phorest

  • Salon and spa appointment booking with client recordsnot Mirror
  • Marketing, memberships and staff management for beauty businessesnot Mirror

Where each one falls short

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

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

Phorest

  • No price is published for any of the seven plans, and every route ends at a quote request
  • There is no free trial at all, which the company states plainly
  • The product is described as suited to 3 or more staff, so a solo operator is outside the intended range
  • The branded booking app requires the Ultimate plan, and two way SMS, memberships, lead management and the ads manager are all Elite only

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Phorest

$99/month
  • Grow$99/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client management
    • POS
  • Elevate$179/month
    • Everything in Grow
    • Advanced marketing
    • Online booking
  • Innovate$299/month
    • Everything in Elevate
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Mirror if

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

Choose Phorest if

  • You need appointment booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client management.
Phorest review

Questions people ask

Is Mirror or Phorest better?
Neither clearly leads. Mirror starts at $39/month and Phorest at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mirror or Phorest?
Mirror starts at $39/month and Phorest at $99/month.
Does Mirror or Phorest run on more platforms?
Mirror runs on Standalone hardware, iOS app. Phorest runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Mirror best used for?
Mirror is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Phorest is typically brought in for.
What can Mirror do that Phorest cannot?
Mirror covers Live classes, On-demand library, Real-time form check, Personal training option. Phorest covers Appointment booking, Client management, Point of sale, Marketing automation.

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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