A Mindbody alternative
sized for a studio,
not a franchise.
Mindbody is enterprise software with enterprise pricing. If you run a Pilates or yoga studio under 500 clients, you are probably paying for tools you do not need. BuildStability Pro is A$90/month for up to 100 clients, with class scheduling, capacity and waitlists, memberships, branded booking, and Stripe payments all included. Zero commissions. Built in Australia.
Mindbody vs BuildStability, monthly
List A$90/mo for up to 100 clients. Founding Members get 25% off for life (A$67.50/mo, saves A$270/year).
Feature comparison. Honest.
What Mindbody includes vs what BuildStability includes. Rows where Mindbody wins are not hidden. They are marked so you can decide.
| Feature | BuildStability | Mindbody |
|---|---|---|
| Starting monthly price | From A$6/mo (Essential), Pro A$90/mo | US$169+/mo Essential |
| Built in Australia (AUD billing, GST invoices) | ● | — |
| Zero commission on client payments | ● | — |
| AI program builder (60-second periodised plans) | ● | — |
| Client churn prediction (engagement scoring) | ● | — |
| Self-serve class booking with capacity + waitlists | ● | ● |
| Stripe Connect (your own merchant account) | ● | — |
| Cancel in 1 click, no support ticket | ● | — |
| Marketplace for client discovery(Mindbody wins) | — | ● |
| Enterprise-scale multi-location franchise tooling(Mindbody wins) | — | ● |
| Retail point-of-sale with physical hardware(Mindbody wins) | — | ● |
Mindbody claims last verified against Mindbody’s own public pricing page on 18 April 2026. We re-verify quarterly. Trust this page? Check the source.
When Mindbody is the better choice.
Every comparison page on the internet tries to pretend their product wins every case. It does not. Here is when we think you should pick them over us.
- 01You run a multi-location franchise with 5+ studios and need centralised enterprise reporting.
- 02Your business model depends on Mindbody marketplace for client discovery (new bookings from non-clients who found you on the Mindbody app).
- 03You sell retail at the studio counter and need integrated point-of-sale with barcode scanners and cash drawers.
- 04You already have a Mindbody payments history and the switching cost is genuinely higher than the annual savings.
One thing we care about more than feature parity.
The PT software industry has a reputation for punishing cancellations. We do the opposite, on the record.
Cancel in 1 click. Directly from the Business page. No support ticket. No phone call.
Keep access until the end of your billing period. No immediate lockouts. Export your data on your schedule.
Changed your mind? Undo in 1 click. Reverse a pending cancellation any time before it takes effect.
Questions people ask before switching from Mindbody.
How much does Mindbody cost vs BuildStability?
Mindbody's cheapest plan (Essential) starts around US$169/month and scales to US$699+ for the Ultimate tier. BuildStability Pro is A$90/mo for up to 100 clients with every feature included, or A$67.50/mo for Founding Members (25% off for life). For most solo PTs and small studios, the monthly gap is over A$170.
Does Mindbody charge commissions on client payments?
Mindbody Payments takes a per-transaction percentage on top of your subscription fee. BuildStability uses Stripe Connect: your own Stripe account, standard Stripe processing fees, zero platform commission on top.
Is BuildStability a good Mindbody alternative for a Pilates or yoga studio?
For studios under 500 clients, yes. BuildStability includes class scheduling, capacity with waitlists, QR check-in, memberships and class packs, and branded client portal, all included at the starting tier. Mindbody is still the better choice for large franchises running retail POS or needing the Mindbody marketplace for client discovery.
Can I migrate my Mindbody client list to BuildStability?
Yes. Export your client list from Mindbody as CSV and import it through BuildStability Settings. Program templates, class packs, and booking links need to be rebuilt, but client records, contact details, and payment history can be imported.
Does BuildStability handle GST and Australian tax invoices like Mindbody?
Better. BuildStability was built in Australia. GST is calculated and displayed on every invoice, ABN is shown, and BAS-ready reports can be exported. Mindbody is a US platform where GST compliance is a manual add-on.
How hard is it to cancel Mindbody compared to BuildStability?
Mindbody cancellation generally requires contacting support and may involve notice periods. BuildStability cancellation is a single click inside your Business page, access continues until the end of your billing period, and you can undo the cancellation in one click if you change your mind.
Try BuildStability free for 14 days.
No credit card required. Export your data at any time. Cancel in 1 click. If BuildStability is not a better fit than what you are using now, you will know within a week.
Mindbody is a registered trademark of Mindbody Inc.. BuildStability is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mindbody. All claims on this page reflect Mindbody’s public pricing and feature documentation as of 18 April 2026. Claims are re-verified quarterly.