What are the differences between Mindbody and Glofox?

Both Mindbody and Glofox support scheduling, memberships, payments, and business operations. However, Mindbody and Glofox differ in these key areas:Mindbody has a consumer discovery marketplace, with 3M+ active users on the platform and 600M+ appointments and classes booked in 2025. Glofox has no consumer discovery marketplace.Mindbody supports a broader range of class and appointment-based fitness, beauty, and wellness businesses, giving businesses more flexibility in what they can offer. Glofox only caters to class-based fitness studios and gyms.

What are Mindbody's subscription costs compared to Glofox?

Mindbody's entry-level plan offers businesses the tools they need to grow and starts at just A$89/month (AU), with more pricing and plans available. By comparison, Glofox advertises plans starting at $99 USD/month, but does not publish exact prices for each tier. Users report that lowest advertised price often comes with an annual pre-payment and reviews highlight the possibility for mid-term price increases. and reviews highlight the possibility for mid-term price increases. In addition, all Mindbody plans include a Customised Website, which comes at no additional cost. Your website is tailored to your brand and automatically syncs with your booking, scheduling, and payments tools. Plus, Mindbody customers can select advanced marketing tools (available at higher tiers) as their business grows. (available at higher tiers) as their business grows.

What are Mindbody's payment rates compared to Glofox?

In comparison to Glofox, Mindbody offers integrated payments with optional surcharging to help offset credit card fees. Glofox does not publish its payment processing rates online, but some third parties report that Glofox may apply additional platform‑level payment fees on top of these processor costs, which can significantly increase your effective processing rate. Before deciding on a provider, it is recommended that you confirm exactly what payment rates you're expected to adhere to.

Can Glofox help me attract new clients like the Mindbody app?

Mindbody offers a robust consumer marketplace with 3M+ active consumers, making client acquisition seamless. Glofox does not offer an equivalent marketplace, but does provide lead capture and sales-engagement tools depending on the plan you have. Mindbody also offers automated marketing tools which help you grow your subscriber base, send personalized marketing messages, and convert leads.

Does Mindbody offer support for all customers?

As a Mindbody customer, you get dedicated one-on-one support, at no additional cost, and can migrate your data from other providers to Mindbody. Once you're live on Mindbody, you can utilize Mindbody's AI Assistant to get instant, around-the-clock answers. If you'd rather learn at your pace, the Learning Center offers on-demand tutorials and trainings on everything from software setup to marketing to growth strategies. You can also reach the Mindbody team by phone or 24/7 by chat or email.

How can I switch from Glofox to Mindbody?

It's easy to make the switch from Glofox to Mindbody. The Mindbody Sales team will help you with setup and onboarding so you can get up and running quickly. They'll convert and import your data from your current system for free, so you can concentrate on growing your business.

BEYOND JUST BOOKINGS

Mindbody vs. Glofox

Unlike Glofox, Mindbody helps you attract new clients and market your business, whether you offer classes, appointments, wellness, or salon/spa services.

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Top 4 reasons why Mindbody outperforms Glofox

Get the features your business needs to grow—at a price other providers can't match.

Essentials included from day one

Features that Glofox reserves for higher-priced plans come standard on Mindbody's Starter plan, so you can grow without paying to unlock the basics.
Room to grow beyond classes

Mindbody supports appointments, wellness services, and salon and spa offerings, while Glofox is built for class-based fitness offerings only.
A network of 3M+ fitness & wellness lovers

600M+ bookings were made through the Mindbody app in 2025. In comparison, Glofox has no marketplace for client acquisition.
Your own website, included in every plan

You can get a booking-ready website, tailored to your brand, at no additional cost. Glofox does not offer customers a website service.

I’m happy we made that decision [to switch from Glofox]. I’m not wasting time with member issues or glitches with the app. I’ve been able to put my time back into the business where it needs it more and enjoying the different features Mindbody provides.

Yasemin Talat, Former Glofox Customer

Flex & Flow Pilates

Last updated: November 12, 2026

See how Mindbody stacks up against Glofox

Mindbody is the Glofox alternative built for studios that want to grow.

	Subscription cost	Scheduling	Staff management	Integrated payments	Branded app	Onboarding & support	Automated marketing	AI front desk assistant	Reporting	Retail POS	Digital forms & waivers	Confirmation SMS texts	Integrations	Payment fees	Customized Website	Consumer marketplace	Business
Mindbody	Yes Starts at A$89/month with unlimited users, integrated payments, a business website, and more	Yes Streamlined scheduling for classes and appointments	Yes Scheduling, payroll, and performance reviews in one platform	Yes Fast, seamless, and secure transactions with Mindbody Payments	Yes Add-on to Mindbody's Accelerate and Ultimate plans	Yes 250+ support agents, 24/7 AI front desk assistance, onboarding and live customer support	Yes Included in Mindbody's Ultimate plan	Yes AI Concierge included in Mindbody's Ultimate plan	Yes Reporting & analytics, including weekly AI Summaries, in every Mindbody plan	Yes Modern hardware available, plus Tap to Pay included with the Business app for all Mindbody plans	Yes Included in every Mindbody plan	Included in every Mindbody plan	Yes 100+ integrated apps, add-on products, and services	Yes Industry standard of payment processing fee that varies by region, plus a fixed fee per transaction	Yes Booking-ready website included in every plan	Yes The Mindbody app has 3M+ active users, with 600M+ bookings made in 2025	Yes Best for class- and appointment-based fitness, beauty, and wellness businesses
Glofox	Yes Starts at $99 USD/mo.	Yes Scheduling for classes & appointments	Yes Scheduling, payroll, and performance reviews in one platform	Yes Includes Glofox Payments	Yes Add-on to higher tier Glofox plans	Yes 1:1 onboarding support, customer success, and help desk support	Yes Available on higher tier Glofox plans	Partial Available, but Glofox plans unspecified	Partial Advanced reporting available on higher tier Glofox plans	Partial Available on higher tier Glofox plans	Partial Available on higher tier Glofox plans	Partial Included in select Glofox plans	No Undisclosed number of integration partners	Partial Undisclosed payments rates	No No website service	No No consumer marketplace for new client acquisition	No Only for class-based studios, gyms, and fitness franchises

Comparison made in 2026 from Glofox's website and reviews on third-party review sites.

Here's what Mindbody has to offer

Choose the platform that's in it for the long haul

Start-up software like Glofox is here today but could be gone tomorrow. Your business deserves a reliable platform that's built to support real growth.

Skip the start-up

Mindbody is trusted by the top brands in the business

Trust Mindbody's numbers

Mindbody outperforms Glofox in key areas that are important to fitness, wellness, and beauty businesses.

3M+

There are 3M+ active users on the Mindbody app, while Glofox has no consumer marketplace.

40K+

Over 40,000 businesses choose Mindbody as their software provider, while Glofox only has 2,000 businesses on its platform.

4.4

Mindbody's Trustpilot rating is 4.4, while Glofox ranks at 3.5.

A$89/month

Mindbody's entry-level plan includes robust features and starts at A$89/month, while Glofox's starter tier starts at $99 USD/month with surprise fees and costs.*

Mindbody reviews

Here's what Mindbody users have to say

Instead of telling you why 1.5M+ users chose Mindbody, we'll let some of our 1,500+ five-star reviews speak for themselves.

"Mindbody does a lot of unique things that no other software is set up to do."

Brian N.

Health, Wellness, and Fitness

"Best support of any software I've used, worth it just for that alone."

Heather S.

Health, Wellness, and Fitness, Manager

"Mindbody gives me peace of mind when strategizing for my business needs today, and future growth."

Leah S.

Company Owner

"I liked the clean UI of the backend. It was easy to find a customer and add services/classes."

Tydie A.

Alternative Medicine

"GREAT customer service. Whenever I have a problem, I can call and [it's] usually sorted out straight away."

Daphne P.

Director

"Mindbody is easy to use, and very intuitive."

Kurt V.

Owner/Head Coach

"[Mindbody] has greatly reduced the administrative burden, allowing me to focus more on my clients."

Marc F.

Captain of Customer Success

"Everything [is] all in one place. Schedules, appointment counts, contracts, payment."

Payam Z.

Health, Wellness, and Fitness

YOUR GROWTH ENGINE

With 20+ years in the industry, Mindbody is the obvious choice for your business

Mindbody helps fitness, wellness, and beauty businesses of any size thrive, with flexible plans and features that outperform Glofox.

*Pricing is dependent on region and business type. Talk with our Mindbody sales team for more information.

Not all features are available in all regions or on all tiers. Quoted statistics are not guaranteed. Results vary.

Frequently asked questions

What are the differences between Mindbody and Glofox?: Both Mindbody and Glofox support scheduling, memberships, payments, and business operations. However, Mindbody and Glofox differ in these key areas:
Mindbody has a consumer discovery marketplace, with 3M+ active users on the platform and 600M+ appointments and classes booked in 2025. Glofox has no consumer discovery marketplace.
Mindbody supports a broader range of class and appointment-based fitness, beauty, and wellness businesses, giving businesses more flexibility in what they can offer. Glofox only caters to class-based fitness studios and gyms.
What are Mindbody's subscription costs compared to Glofox?: Mindbody's entry-level plan offers businesses the tools they need to grow and starts at just A$89/month (AU), with more pricing and plans available. By comparison, Glofox advertises plans starting at $99 USD/month, but does not publish exact prices for each tier. Users report that lowest advertised price often comes with an annual pre-payment and reviews highlight the possibility for mid-term price increases. and reviews highlight the possibility for mid-term price increases.

In addition, all Mindbody plans include a Customised Website, which comes at no additional cost. Your website is tailored to your brand and automatically syncs with your booking, scheduling, and payments tools. Plus, Mindbody customers can select advanced marketing tools (available at higher tiers) as their business grows. (available at higher tiers) as their business grows.
What are Mindbody's payment rates compared to Glofox?: In comparison to Glofox, Mindbody offers integrated payments with optional surcharging to help offset credit card fees. Glofox does not publish its payment processing rates online, but some third parties report that Glofox may apply additional platform‑level payment fees on top of these processor costs, which can significantly increase your effective processing rate. Before deciding on a provider, it is recommended that you confirm exactly what payment rates you're expected to adhere to.
Can Glofox help me attract new clients like the Mindbody app?: Mindbody offers a robust consumer marketplace with 3M+ active consumers, making client acquisition seamless. Glofox does not offer an equivalent marketplace, but does provide lead capture and sales-engagement tools depending on the plan you have.

Mindbody also offers automated marketing tools which help you grow your subscriber base, send personalized marketing messages, and convert leads.
Does Mindbody offer support for all customers?: As a Mindbody customer, you get dedicated one-on-one support, at no additional cost, and can migrate your data from other providers to Mindbody.

Once you're live on Mindbody, you can utilize Mindbody's AI Assistant to get instant, around-the-clock answers. If you'd rather learn at your pace, the Learning Center offers on-demand tutorials and trainings on everything from software setup to marketing to growth strategies.

You can also reach the Mindbody team by phone or 24/7 by chat or email.
How can I switch from Glofox to Mindbody?: It's easy to make the switch from Glofox to Mindbody. The Mindbody Sales team will help you with setup and onboarding so you can get up and running quickly. They'll convert and import your data from your current system for free, so you can concentrate on growing your business.