Compare yoga studio apps
AppBuild.diy compared with 6 providers and the option to vibe code your own app: prices, fees, contracts and whether you get your own branded app.
Best for: yoga studios businesses that want their own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
Your business. Your own app.
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Providers in this comparison
MindbodyStudio management software + Mindbody marketplace app
MomenceStudio management software
- Arketa
Studio management software
ABC GlofoxStudio/gym management software
- Eversports Manager
Studio management software + Eversports marketplace
TeamUpStudio management software
- Vibe coding
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Price and features at a glance
| Provider | Type | Starting price (as published) | Your own branded app | Order / booking fees | Contract / trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AppBuild.diy | Branded app builder for local businesses | Free (up to 10 users); $49/month or $299/year; $99/month or $499/year | Yes — App Store, Google Play and web | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; Stripe card fees apply | No contract; free plan |
| Vibe coding | Build from scratch with Lovable, Claude, Base44 or similar tools | Variable: AI subscriptions / credits, plus hosting, database and any paid services as usage grows. Free allowances may apply; not a fixed all-in price. | Bespoke branding and features; store packaging and submission require additional setup | Depends on your chosen payment provider and services; processing fees still apply | Depends on the tools and services you choose; free tiers may have limits |
| Mindbody | Studio management software + Mindbody marketplace app | Starter "Starting at £89 GBP/month per location"; FAQ references $79 USD/month (North America) | Add-on (price not published). (third-party: schedulingkit.com reports $249 to $299/mo) | Processing rate plus "$0.10 to $0.30" fixed fee per transaction (North America and Asia) | Depends on plan and billing terms; no trial stated |
| Momence | Studio management software | Not published (demo/quote). (third-party: vibefam.com reports $0 Basic with 5% fee, $60/mo Pro, $199/mo Custom) | Not stated on pricing page | Not stated on pricing page. (third-party: vibefam.com reports 5% on Basic, 2.5% on Pro) | Free trial offered; contract not stated |
| Arketa | Studio management software | Individual "$49/mo Billed annually"; Studio Core and Studio Growth: "Custom Request a demo for pricing" | Branded app listed as a product (price not published) | Individual: "3% transaction fee + Stripe fees"; Studio plans: not stated | Free trial on Individual; Studio by demo |
| ABC Glofox | Studio/gym management software | "Plans starting at $99 per month" (Essential); higher tiers not published | Add-on on Essential and Boost; included on Elite | Not stated on plans page. (third-party: costbench.com reports 2.9% + $0.30 surcharge) | "Flexible contracts"; demo |
| Eversports Manager | Studio management software + Eversports marketplace | Light "€49 /month annual billing" (up to 49 bookings/month); up to Champion €229/mo; plus "setup €99 one-time"; prices exclude VAT | Not stated on pricing page | "Transaction fees from payment service providers may apply" | Contract concluded on signup (term not stated); demo |
| TeamUp | Studio management software | "$189/month for 101-200 customers" (USD shown), priced by active customers | Add-on: $99/mo | Not stated | Month-to-month, no contract, no setup fee |
How AppBuild differs
- vs Mindbody: AppBuild includes the studio's own store app on every plan; Mindbody's branded app is an add-on and students also see the studio inside the shared Mindbody app.
- vs Momence: AppBuild publishes its pricing (Free, $49, $99/mo); Momence's pricing page is demo/quote only.
- vs Arketa: Arketa's Individual plan charges a 3% transaction fee plus Stripe; AppBuild charges zero commission (Stripe's own fees only).
- vs ABC Glofox: AppBuild includes the branded app on every tier; Glofox includes it only on Elite.
- vs Eversports Manager: Eversports charges a €99 setup fee and prices by bookings per month; AppBuild has no setup fee and no per-booking pricing.
- vs TeamUp: TeamUp's branded app is a $99/mo add-on; AppBuild's starts free.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- Class timetables, bookings and paid memberships without per-member fees.
- Branded app included rather than a paid add-on.
Where others may suit you better
- No door-entry or access-control hardware integration.
- Fewer back-office management and reporting tools than dedicated gym software.
Key features by provider
| Provider | Market | Key features | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindbody | UK, US, global | Class booking, payments, booking widgets, website, Mindbody app listing, marketing automation on higher tiers | mindbodyonline.com |
| Momence | US, UK, global | Booking, scheduling, marketing, AI inbox, business operations | momence.com |
| Arketa | US (mainly) | Class and private booking, on-demand library, memberships, events, booking widgets, POS, payroll reporting | arketa.co |
| ABC Glofox | UK, US, global | Booking, scheduling, member management, payments, member app | glofox.com |
| Eversports Manager | UK, EU | Scheduling, check-in, product sales, Stripe payments (card, PayPal, SEPA, Apple Pay, Google Pay) | eversportsmanager.com |
| TeamUp | UK, US, global | Booking, payments, POS, gift cards, reporting, scheduling | goteamup.com |
| Vibe coding | Depends on your chosen tools | Full design freedom. Ordering, bookings, loyalty, permissions and integrations must be built, tested and maintained. Native push, certificates and store submissions need additional technical work or a service such as AppBuild. | lovable.dev, claude.com, base44.com |
Gaps in published data: Momence (demo/quote, third-party only); Arketa studio tiers and branded app price; Glofox higher tiers; Mindbody branded app price; Eversports branded app availability.
Build from scratch with AI, or start with AppBuild?
Lovable, Claude, Base44 and similar tools are a genuine alternative in any industry. A bespoke build gives you more control over the design and business logic. AppBuild offers a shorter route to launch for supported business needs, with ready-made capabilities you can add without building each one yourself.
| Consideration | AppBuild.diy | Vibe coding |
|---|---|---|
| Time to market | Start with ready-made pages and features; configure your content and services. Store review still takes time. | A prototype can be quick; production testing, payments, permissions and store preparation add work. |
| Costs | Published plan price, plus applicable payment processing, store-account and third-party service costs. | Variable: AI subscriptions / credits, plus hosting, database and any paid services as usage grows. Free allowances may apply; not a fixed all-in price. |
| Flexibility & ease of use | Add supported capabilities such as loyalty, bookings and ordering through the builder; less freedom than a fully custom product. | Bespoke layouts and logic; each new capability needs implementation, testing and ongoing maintenance. |
| Push & app stores | AppBuild provides push and app infrastructure, subject to setup requirements and store approval. | Native push certificates, signing and store submissions are technical work, not automatically solved by generating a website. |
| Ongoing responsibility | Shared business-app framework and managed infrastructure; you manage your business content and settings. | You are responsible for security, data access, updates and the services behind your app. |
These approaches can work together: build your bespoke experience with AI, then use AppBuild to wrap your app and add supported native capabilities such as push notifications. Wrapping does not automatically add AppBuild’s business features to your custom app.
Tool pricing and allowances vary: Lovable pricing · Claude pricing · Base44 pricing. Check the services your project actually needs.
AppBuild pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Up to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web. |
| Business | $49/month or $299/year | Up to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
| Business Pro | $99/month or $499/year | Unlimited app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
Card processing fees are charged by Stripe on top of any plan and are not set by AppBuild. Full details on the pricing page.
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Last checked 7 October 2026. Competitor prices come from their own public pages, linked below each table. Where a price isn't published we say so. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via support.