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Mariana Tek vs Sleep Cycle

Mariana Tek logo

Mariana Tek

Fitness

Boutique fitness software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sleep Cycle logo

Sleep Cycle

Fitness

Phone based sleep tracking app that uses the microphone or accelerometer to detect sleep phases and wake you in a light sleep window

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Sleep Cycle has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Sleep Cycle sleep stage detection is inferred from sound and motion rather than measured with dedicated physiological sensors, so accuracy is lower than a ring or watch based tracker like Oura.
  • They diverge on capability: Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Sleep Cycle covers Sound and motion sleep analysis.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mariana Tek and Sleep Cycle actually diverge.

Attributes where Mariana Tek and Sleep Cycle differ
AttributeMariana TekSleep Cycle
Starting price$200/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFree with a Premium subscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, Android
Founded2016Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

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 Sleep Cycle

  • Sound and motion sleep analysis
  • Smart alarm
  • Sleep quality trends
  • Snore and sleep talk recording
  • Sleep aid sounds and stories
  • Apple Health and wearable integration

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 Sleep Cycle
  • Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot Sleep Cycle
  • Multi location studio operations and reportingnot Sleep Cycle

Sleep Cycle

  • Someone who wants sleep tracking without buying a ring or watch, using a phone they already ownnot Mariana Tek
  • A person who struggles with grogginess from alarms and wants to be woken during a light sleep window insteadnot Mariana Tek
  • Someone who wants to check whether they snore or talk in their sleep, which requires the Premium subscriptionnot Mariana Tek
  • A buyer comparing upfront cost against Oura or a smartwatch before deciding whether hardware-free tracking is good enoughnot 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

Sleep Cycle

  • Sleep stage detection is inferred from sound and motion rather than measured with dedicated physiological sensors, so accuracy is lower than a ring or watch based tracker like Oura.
  • The app needs to run overnight with the microphone active or the phone on the mattress, which raises its own privacy consideration for anyone uncomfortable with a phone microphone recording an entire room overnight.
  • Most of the features that make the sleep data actionable, detailed trends and snore analysis, are behind the Premium subscription rather than included free.
  • Battery drain overnight from continuous microphone or motion sensing is a real practical issue for anyone who also wants to use the phone as a normal alarm without charging it.
  • Detection can be disrupted by a shared bed, a partners movement or snoring, or ambient household noise, all of which reduce accuracy for the primary user.

Pricing, plan by plan

Mariana Tek

$200/month
  • Studio$200/month
    • Booking
    • Payments
    • Branded app
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Multi-location
    • Franchise tools
    • API

Sleep Cycle

Free
  • Sleep Cycle Premium$39.99/year
    • Basic sleep tracking and the smart alarm are free, no hardware required
    • Premium unlocks detailed trends, snore recording playback and most sleep sounds
    • Annual Premium commonly around $39.99, with a higher effective rate if billed monthly

Which should you pick?

Choose Mariana Tek if

  • You need custom branded apps.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want spot booking.
Mariana Tek review

Choose Sleep Cycle if

  • You need sound and motion sleep analysis.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want smart alarm.
Sleep Cycle review

Questions people ask

Is Mariana Tek or Sleep Cycle better?
Neither clearly leads. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and Sleep Cycle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mariana Tek or Sleep Cycle?
Sleep Cycle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for Mariana Tek and Free for Sleep Cycle.
Does Mariana Tek or Sleep Cycle run on more platforms?
Mariana Tek runs on Ios, Android, Web. Sleep Cycle runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Sleep Cycle for free?
Yes. Sleep Cycle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month.
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 Sleep Cycle is typically brought in for.
What can Mariana Tek do that Sleep Cycle cannot?
Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard. Sleep Cycle covers Sound and motion sleep analysis, Smart alarm, Sleep quality trends, Snore and sleep talk recording.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mariana Tek: What are the main pricing tiers for Mariana Tek?

Mariana Tek offers three main pricing tiers: Core for single locations getting started, Core + Growth (most popular) for established studios, and Full Growth Bundle for large growth-oriented studios. Specific prices are not published and require booking a demo or contacting the sales team.

Source
Sleep Cycle: Do I need to buy any hardware for Sleep Cycle?

No. It uses your phones microphone or accelerometer, placed on the nightstand or mattress, with no separate device to buy.

Mariana Tek: What features are included in each Mariana Tek pricing tier?

Core tier includes custom-branded apps, business app, kiosk check-in, waivers and forms. Core + Growth adds marketing automation, SMS capabilities, landing pages. Full Growth Bundle adds gamification, feedback suite, and custom marketing plan. All tiers include multi-location support and unlimited classes.

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Sleep Cycle: Is Sleep Cycle free?

Basic tracking and the smart alarm are free. Detailed trends, snore recording and most sleep sounds require Sleep Cycle Premium.

Mariana Tek: What support is included with Mariana Tek subscriptions?

All tiers include white-glove support with reported 95 percent customer satisfaction score. Support features and response times may vary by tier, but specific support level details require contacting the sales team for custom pricing discussions.

Source
Sleep Cycle: How accurate is phone based sleep tracking compared with a ring or watch?

Less accurate, since it infers sleep stages from sound and motion rather than measuring heart rate or temperature directly, which dedicated wearables like Oura do.

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