Top 10 Best Tech Stack Tools for Yoga Studios in 2027
By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Direct answer
Walla is the best tool for a yoga studio’s stack: unlimited users, booking, staff pay and retention reports from $299/mo per location. Xplor Mariana Tek is #2 for branded apps and Mindbody is #3 from $79 USD/month. Add Gusto Simple for payroll and QuickBooks Online Essentials for the books.
Selling online yoga courses, teacher trainings and memberships
Pick by what you want
Best overall
Walla
Best branded app
Xplor Mariana Tek
Best for new students
Mindbody
Best for on-demand video
Arketa
Best for payroll
Gusto Simple
Best for online courses
Kajabi
The ranking
1
Walla
Answrs VerdictThe most complete studio platform with a published price.
Price: Core $299/mo per location; Pro $599/mo per location, billed monthlyUsers: Unlimited users on every planBranded studio app: $149/mo add-on ($500 one-time build fee), included in ProSwitching: Most studios complete the move in 4 to 8 weeks with Signature ($429) or Premier onboarding
Walla runs booking, staff payroll, class performance reports and marketing with unlimited users on every plan. Core is $299/mo per location and Pro is $599/mo; a branded studio app is a $149/mo add-on, included in Pro. Most studios move over in 4 to 8 weeks.
Go ifYoga studios that want booking, staff pay, retention reports and marketing in one system
Skip ifYou teach solo and need only a booking page
Why #1 over #2: It publishes its price, $299/mo per location, while Mariana Tek asks you to book a demo.
2
Xplor Mariana Tek
Answrs VerdictThe premium branded-app platform for boutique studios.
Price: Not published (book a demo for a quote)Schedule: Unlimited class schedule and instructors on every planOnboarding: Typically five to eight weeksCard fees: Stripe’s standard flat rate, with nothing added on topBranded app: Custom branded app included in the Core + Growth package
Xplor Mariana Tek gives every studio an unlimited class schedule and instructors, a branded app on its Core + Growth package, and card fees at Stripe’s standard flat rate with nothing added on top. Onboarding typically takes five to eight weeks; pricing comes from a demo.
Go ifBoutique yoga brands that want a custom branded app and a premium booking experience
Skip ifYou want to see a price before talking to sales
Why #2 over #3: It adds nothing on top of Stripe’s card fees, while Mindbody’s marketplace takes 20% of a new client’s first purchase.
3
Mindbody
Answrs VerdictThe biggest consumer marketplace of the studio platforms.
Price: Starting at $79 USD/month per locationMarketplace: Listing on the Mindbody app, where 3M+ consumers search each monthMarketplace fee: 20%, capped at $30 USD, on a new client’s first purchase onlyCard fees: Processing rate plus $0.10 to $0.30 per transaction with Mindbody Payments
Mindbody starts at $79 USD/month per location and lists your studio on the Mindbody app, where 3M+ consumers search each month. The marketplace fee is 20%, capped at $30 USD, and only on a new client’s first purchase.
Go ifStudios that want new students from the Mindbody app as well as booking software
Skip ifYou do not want a marketplace fee on new clients
Why #3 over #4: Its app puts your classes in front of 3M+ consumers a month, which Arketa does not offer.
4
Arketa
Answrs VerdictThe best fit for live plus on-demand yoga.
Price: Individual $49/mo billed annually; Studio plans custom (request a demo)Transaction fee: Individual: 3% plus Stripe fees (2.9% + $0.30 in the U.S.)Video: Unlimited on-demand library on every planContract: Plans renew month to month unless you sign up for an annual plan
Arketa Individual is $49/mo billed annually, with a 3% transaction fee plus Stripe fees (2.9% + $0.30 in the U.S.). Every plan includes an unlimited on-demand library, and plans renew month to month unless you choose annual.
Go ifYoga teachers and studios that sell an on-demand video library alongside live classes
Skip ifYou want to avoid a platform fee on top of card fees
Why #4 over #5: It runs the class schedule itself, which Square Plus does not.
5
Square Plus
Answrs VerdictThe retail counter for the studio boutique.
Price: $49/mo per location (Square for Retail)In-person card rate: 2.5% + 15¢ tap, dip or swipeRetail tools: Inventory management, vendor and purchase orders, cost of goods reportingFree trial: 30 days
Square Plus is $49/mo per location with a free trial of 30 days. In-person cards cost 2.5% + 15¢, and it adds inventory management, vendor and purchase orders and cost of goods reporting for a studio boutique.
Go ifStudios with a boutique selling mats, props and apparel
Skip ifYou sell only classes and memberships
Why #5 over #6: It handles the studio’s retail sales, which Gusto Simple does not touch.
6
Gusto Simple
Answrs VerdictThe simplest payroll for a single-state studio.
Price: $49/mo + $6/mo per personPayroll: Unlimited payrolls per monthTaxes: Tax filings and payments includedCoverage: Basic payroll in one state
Gusto Simple is $49/mo + $6/mo per person for basic payroll in one state, with unlimited payrolls per month and tax filings and payments included.
Go ifPaying yoga teachers and front-desk staff in one state
Skip ifYou have staff in several states (Plus is $80/mo + $12/mo per person)
Why #6 over #7: It pays your teachers and files payroll taxes, which QuickBooks Online Essentials does not do on its own.
7
QuickBooks Online Essentials
Answrs VerdictThe standard small-business ledger.
Price: $85/mo list priceUsers: 3 users, with access for 2 accountantsReports: Enhanced reports and employee time added to invoicesCancel: Switch plans or cancel at any time
QuickBooks Online Essentials has a list price of $85/mo, with 3 users and access for 2 accountants, enhanced reports and employee time added to invoices. You can switch plans or cancel at any time.
Go ifStudio owners who keep their own books or share them with an accountant
Skip ifYour studio software reports are all the bookkeeping you need
Why #7 over #8: It keeps the studio’s full books, while Klaviyo only handles marketing.
8
Klaviyo
Answrs VerdictThe strongest email and SMS automation here.
Price: Free plan for up to 250 active profiles; paid plans set in the plan builderFree email sends: 500 a monthFree text messages: $5 of mobile messages a monthFree support: Full email support for the first 60 days
Klaviyo’s free plan covers up to 250 active profiles and 500 email sends a month, plus $5 of mobile messages a month; full email support lasts for the first 60 days. Paid plans are set in its plan builder.
Go ifStudios that sell retail or online programs and want e-commerce style email flows
Skip ifYour studio software already sends the emails you need
Why #8 over #9: Its free plan sends email and text, while OfferingTree studio plans start at $100/mo.
9
OfferingTree
Answrs VerdictThe lowest studio price with a website included.
Price: Solo plans from $26/mo; studio plans from $100/moMigration: Free with Studio Plans; one day to 4 weeksBest size: Independently owned studios with up to five locationsWebsite: Website builder included in every plan
OfferingTree studio plans start at $100/mo and solo plans at $26/mo, with a website builder included in every plan. Migration is free with Studio Plans and takes one day to 4 weeks; it fits independently owned studios with up to five locations.
Go ifIndependent yoga studios and solo teachers who want a website built in
Skip ifYou run a franchise
Why #9 over #10: It books in-studio classes, which Kajabi does not.
10
Kajabi
Answrs VerdictThe course platform for online yoga programs.
Price: Basic $179/mo, or $143/mo billed annuallyContacts: 2,500 included on Basic, unlimited email sendsRevenue share: 0%Trial: 14 days free; 30 day money-back guarantee
Kajabi Basic is $179/mo, or $143/mo billed annually, with 2,500 contacts, unlimited email sends and a 0% revenue share. It is free for 14 days, with a 30 day money-back guarantee.
Go ifSelling online yoga courses, teacher trainings and memberships
Skip ifYou need in-studio class booking
How we ranked these
We ranked the tools by how much of a yoga studio’s daily work they run, from booking and payments to payroll, books and email, using each vendor’s own pricing page for every price and limit. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best software for a yoga studio?
Walla: unlimited users on every plan, booking, staff pay and retention reports, from $299/mo per location.
How much does Mindbody cost for a yoga studio?
Mindbody starts at $79 USD/month per location. New clients from the Mindbody app carry a 20% fee, capped at $30 USD, on their first purchase only.
What is the cheapest yoga studio software here?
Arketa Individual is $49/mo billed annually, plus a 3% transaction fee and Stripe fees. OfferingTree solo plans start at $26/mo.
How do I sell online yoga courses?
Kajabi Basic is $179/mo, or $143/mo billed annually, with 2,500 contacts and a 0% revenue share.
Entry price per month (as published) at a glance
Arketa49 USD
Square Plus49 USD
Gusto Simple49 USD
Mindbody79 USD
QuickBooks Online Essentials85 USD
OfferingTree100 USD
Kajabi179 USD
Walla299 USD
Entry price per month (as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
