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Tonal vs WellnessLiving

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Tonal

Fitness

The world's smartest home gym

From
$59.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WellnessLiving logo

WellnessLiving

Fitness

All-in-one fitness & wellness software

From
$89/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Tonal subscription is mandatory with equipment purchase; WellnessLiving the Starter plan at $69 per month allows only one staff member; unlimited staff requires the Business plan at $199 per month
  • They diverge on capability: Tonal covers Digital weight system, WellnessLiving covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tonal and WellnessLiving actually diverge.

Attributes where Tonal and WellnessLiving differ
AttributeTonalWellnessLiving
Starting price$59.95/month$89/month
PlatformsProprietary hardwareWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20152012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Tonal

  • Digital weight system
  • AI-powered training
  • Form feedback
  • Personalized programs
  • Strength assessment
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

Only in WellnessLiving

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

What people use each for

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

Tonal

  • Home fitness with digital strength trainingnot WellnessLiving
  • Personal workout customization and trackingnot WellnessLiving
  • Recovery monitoring and adaptationnot WellnessLiving
  • HSA/FSA eligible fitness equipmentnot WellnessLiving

WellnessLiving

  • Class and appointment booking for gyms, studios and wellness businessesnot Tonal
  • Membership billing, point of sale and credit card processingnot Tonal
  • Client-facing branded booking app and automated remindersnot Tonal

Where each one falls short

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

Tonal

  • Subscription is mandatory with equipment purchase
  • Rental program requires credit approval
  • Not available as rent-to-own option
  • Higher barrier to entry compared to traditional gym equipment
  • Financing options mentioned but rates not detailed

WellnessLiving

  • The Starter plan at $69 per month allows only one staff member; unlimited staff requires the Business plan at $199 per month
  • The advertised $39 and $69 per month figures for Business and BusinessPro are an 80% discount that lasts 2 months, after which the rate is $199 and $349
  • Marketing, rewards and loyalty, events scheduling and lead management are all excluded from the Starter plan
  • The white label client app requires BusinessPro at $349 per month
  • Multi-location reporting, cross-location visits, a parent or HQ account and a dedicated account manager are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise is call-us with no published price
  • The 10% annual saving requires paying annually
  • Every plan, including Starter, routes through Get a demo rather than self-serve signup

Pricing, plan by plan

Tonal

$59.95/month
  • Standard Membership$59.95/month
    • Required with Tonal 2 purchase
    • 12-month commitment
    • Access to Tonal system
  • Tonal 2 Rental$219/month
    • First 3 months promotional pricing
    • Delivery and installation included
    • Monthly membership
  • Tonal 1 Certified Refurbished Rental$159/month
    • First 3 months promotional pricing
    • Delivery and installation included
    • Reduces to $219/month after 3 months

WellnessLiving

$89/month
  • Basic$89/month
    • Scheduling & booking
    • Client management
    • POS
  • Advanced$129/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Automation
    • Reviews management
  • Professional$199/month
    • Everything in Advanced
    • White-label app
    • FitVID on Demand
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Multi-location
    • Custom development

Which should you pick?

Choose Tonal if

  • You need digital weight system.
  • You work on Proprietary hardware.
  • You also want ai-powered training.
Tonal review

Choose WellnessLiving if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want class booking.
WellnessLiving review

Questions people ask

Is Tonal or WellnessLiving better?
Neither clearly leads. Tonal starts at $59.95/month and WellnessLiving at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tonal or WellnessLiving?
Tonal starts at $59.95/month and WellnessLiving at $89/month.
Does Tonal or WellnessLiving run on more platforms?
Tonal runs on Proprietary hardware. WellnessLiving runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Tonal best used for?
Tonal is most often used for home fitness with digital strength training, personal workout customization and tracking, recovery monitoring and adaptation, hsa/fsa eligible fitness equipment. Of those, home fitness with digital strength training and personal workout customization and tracking are not what WellnessLiving is typically brought in for.
What can Tonal do that WellnessLiving cannot?
Tonal covers Digital weight system, AI-powered training, Form feedback, Personalized programs. WellnessLiving covers Appointment scheduling, Class booking, Membership management, Point of sale.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tonal: What is the cost of Tonal's Standard Membership?

Standard Membership costs $59.95 per month plus applicable sales tax and is required when purchasing a Tonal 2 machine with a 12-month commitment.

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Tonal: Can I rent a Tonal machine instead of buying it?

Yes, Tonal offers rental programs. Tonal 2 rents for $219/month for the first 3 months (then $279/month), and Tonal 1 Certified Refurbished rents for $159/month for the first 3 months (then $219/month). All rental prices include delivery and installation.

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Tonal: Does Tonal accept HSA or FSA payments?

Yes, Tonal is eligible for payment through HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) via TrueMed.

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Tonal: Is Tonal available as a rent-to-own option?

No, Tonal explicitly clarifies that rental programs are not rent-to-own arrangements. Rental is a separate option from purchasing equipment.

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