Mindbody pricing is quote-based and charged per location: reported ranges as of June 2026 run roughly Starter $99–$159, Accelerate $259–$279 and Ultimate $499–$699 per month, per location — before payment processing (~2.99–3.6% + $0.30), a typical 24-month contract, and a 20% commission (capped at $30) on new-client bookings through the Mindbody marketplace app. Here’s the full cost picture and who it’s actually worth it for. Updated July 2026.
Key takeaways
- Every price is a quote and every location multiplies it — reported tiers run $99–$699/mo per location as of June 2026.
- Contracts typically run 24 months, repeatedly flagged by reviewers as the friction point when switching.
- The marketplace takes 20% of new-client bookings (capped at $30 each) on top of processing — which can total ~23.5% on those bookings.
- Processing is proprietary-only at roughly 2.99–3.6% + $0.30 — you can’t bring your own processor.
- What you’re buying is reach: a consumer marketplace with a reported 2.8M+ monthly users that no niche platform can match.
- Mindbody and Glofox share an owner — ABC Fitness acquired both (2024 and 2022 respectively).
How Mindbody pricing works
Three tiers — Starter, Accelerate, Ultimate — quoted per location after a sales conversation, with reported ranges of $99–$159, $259–$279 and $499–$699 per month respectively as of June 2026. “From $99” is real but most studios are quoted higher once features are scoped, and a second location doubles the subscription. Onboarding is also reported as multi-week for complex setups. Because nothing is published, get every number — tier, add-ons, processing, term — in writing before signing.
The costs beyond the subscription
Three layers matter. Processing: Mindbody payments are proprietary at roughly 2.99–3.6% + $0.30 — no bring-your-own processor. Marketplace commission: new clients who book through the Mindbody app carry a 20% fee capped at $30 per booking, which combined with processing can reach ~23.5% on those transactions — fine for filling spare capacity, painful if it becomes your main acquisition channel. The contract: typically 24 months, with cancellation difficulty a recurring theme in verified reviews.
Who Mindbody is actually worth it for
The honest case: if marketplace discovery genuinely feeds your business — urban boutique studios in categories consumers browse (yoga, Pilates, spin, spa) — the reach of a reported 2.8M+ monthly marketplace users can justify the cost, and the enterprise feature set suits multi-discipline brands. For a martial arts gym, the calculus rarely works: belts and gradings are custom-field territory, per-location pricing punishes growth, and your members come from your community, not an app.
The martial-arts alternative maths
A two-location academy quoted mid-tier at ~$270/location is at ~$540/mo before processing and commissions. Mat Track’s published Pro tier is $199/mo (annual) covering up to 2,000 contacts across a multi-gym chain dashboard, with 0% platform transaction fees, no marketplace commission, native belt tracking and behavioural churn detection — month-to-month, no 24-month clock.
How it compares
| Mat Track | Mindbody | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Published, per contact | Quote-based, per location |
| Reported monthly cost | $0 / $99 / $199 | $99–$699 per location |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Typically 24 months |
| Marketplace commission | None | 20% new-client bookings (cap $30) |
| Processing | Stripe / GoCardless standard; 0% platform fee | Proprietary ~2.99–3.6% + $0.30 |
| Martial-arts workflows | ✅ Purpose-built | Generalist |
| Free plan | ✅ Up to 200 contacts | ❌ |
Mat Track figures from our published pricing; Mindbody figures are reported ranges as of June 2026 — confirm in writing with their sales team.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Mindbody cost per month?
Mindbody is quote-based and charged per location. Reported ranges as of June 2026: Starter $99–$159, Accelerate $259–$279 and Ultimate $499–$699 per month, per location — plus proprietary payment processing (~2.99–3.6% + $0.30) and a 20% commission on new-client marketplace bookings.
Does Mindbody require a contract?
Typically yes — 24-month terms are standard and are the most common friction point in verified reviews when studios try to switch. Ask for the exact term, auto-renewal behaviour and exit terms in writing before signing.
What is Mindbody’s marketplace fee?
New clients who find and book you through the Mindbody consumer app carry a 20% commission, capped at $30 per booking, on top of payment processing — combined, around 23.5% on those bookings. Existing clients booking directly aren’t commissioned.
Is Mindbody worth it for martial arts gyms?
Rarely. Mindbody’s value is marketplace discovery and enterprise breadth for consumer-browsed categories like yoga and spa; martial arts gyms grow through community, need belt-and-grading workflows Mindbody treats generically, and get punished by per-location pricing. A martial-arts-first platform typically fits better.
What is the cheapest alternative to Mindbody?
Mat Track’s Starter plan is free for up to 200 contacts with 0% platform fees and no contract, and paid tiers are a published $99/$199. See our full Mindbody alternatives guide for six more options including TeamUp and GymDesk.
