Fitness & Wellness · head to head
Mirror vs Resurva
The short version
- Only Resurva has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Mirror no built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms; Resurva pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes
- They diverge on capability: Mirror covers Live classes, Resurva covers Custom booking page.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mirror and Resurva actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Resurva
- Custom booking page
- Online scheduling
- Email reminders
- SMS reminders
- Payment processing
- Calendar sync
- Website embedding
- Client database
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mirror
- Workout trackingnot Resurva
- Nutrition managementnot Resurva
- Health monitoringnot Resurva
- Fitness coachingnot Resurva
- Wellness improvementnot Resurva
Resurva
- Online bookingnot Mirror
- Website integrationnot Mirror
- Appointment remindersnot Mirror
- Professional presencenot 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
Resurva
- Pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes
- Limited information about feature depth compared to dedicated salon management platforms
- Integration options limited to five third-party tools compared to more comprehensive platforms
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
Resurva
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Resurva review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mirror if
- You need live classes.
- You work on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
- You also want on-demand library.
Choose Resurva if
- You need custom booking page.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want online scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Mirror or Resurva better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mirror starts at $39/month and Resurva at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mirror or Resurva?
- Resurva has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $39/month for Mirror and Free for Resurva.
- Does Mirror or Resurva run on more platforms?
- Mirror runs on Standalone hardware, iOS app. Resurva runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Resurva for free?
- Yes. Resurva has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mirror starts at $39/month.
- 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 Resurva is typically brought in for.
- What can Mirror do that Resurva cannot?
- Mirror covers Live classes, On-demand library, Real-time form check, Personal training option. Resurva covers Custom booking page, Online scheduling, Email reminders, SMS reminders.
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.
SourceResurva: Does Resurva offer a free trial?
Yes. Resurva offers a 60-day free trial with super support. No credit card is required to sign up.
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.
SourceResurva: What features does Resurva include?
Resurva includes appointment scheduling, booking management, client management with client portal, online booking, email and SMS reminders, online payments, POS integration, multi-location support, and analytics and reporting tools.
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.
SourceResurva: What integrations does Resurva support?
Resurva integrates with Mailchimp for email marketing, Meta for Business for social advertising, Stripe for payments, Twitter/X for social publishing, and Vend for POS and retail operations.
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.
SourceResurva: Does Resurva support multi-location management?
Yes. Resurva supports multiple locations with a multi-location discount available on all accounts for managing several salon or barbershop locations from one dashboard.
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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