Mindbody is enterprise studio management. Cadence is dedicated solo + studio coaching software.
If you're a coach in a Mindbody studio and you've been priced into a tier that costs $129-$649/mo for features you don't use (membership management, in-person scheduling, retail point-of-sale) — there's a flat-fee path for the coaching-only side of your practice.
4 ways Cadence differs from Mindbody
Cadence isn't a feature-fork of Mindbody. Different category — built for coaching delivery, not studio management.
Coaching software vs studio management software
Mindbody is built for brick-and-mortar studios with in-person classes, retail, lockers, equipment booking. Cadence is built for coaches delivering programs and check-ins to remote clients.
Flat-fee vs Mindbody's transaction fees
Mindbody charges 0.5%-1.5% on payments processed. At $10K/mo MRR, that's $50-$150/mo in transaction fees, on top of your $129-$649/mo subscription. Cadence: $79/mo flat, 0% platform fees.
Solo + small studio focus vs enterprise focus
Mindbody's pricing model assumes you have multi-instructor schedules, retail SKUs, classroom management. Solo + small studio coaches often pay for features they never use.
Custom-branded white-label vs Mindbody marketplace traffic
Mindbody pushes clients to its consumer marketplace where competing studios are 1 tap away. Cadence's structural white-label keeps your clients in YOUR app, never seeing competitors.
Pricing comparison at a typical coach's MRR
Mindbody Starter: $129/mo. Accelerate: $249/mo. Ultimate: $369/mo. Ultimate Plus: $649/mo. All tiers include a 0.5% — 1.5% transaction fee on payments.
| Tier | Base | Extras / Fees | All-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindbody Starter | $129/mo | + 0.5%-1.5% transaction fees | $129 + ~$50-$150 fees at $10K MRR |
| Mindbody Accelerate | $249/mo | + same transaction fees | $249 + fees |
| Mindbody Ultimate | $369/mo | + same fees | $369 + fees |
| Cadence Coach | $79/mo flat | 0% platform fees | $79/mo at any MRR |
| Cadence Founding (25 spots) | $39/mo locked | 0% platform fees | $39/mo, locked for life |
Common questions
Should I leave Mindbody if I run a brick-and-mortar studio?
Probably not. Mindbody's strength is in-person scheduling, retail, equipment management. If those are core to your business, stay. Cadence is a fit for the coaching component of your business — you can run both.
Is Cadence cheaper than Mindbody at scale?
Yes, dramatically. At $10K/mo MRR processed, Mindbody Starter + 1.5% fees = ~$279/mo. Cadence Coach flat = $79/mo. Difference: $200/mo, $2,400/yr.
Does Cadence integrate with Mindbody?
Not directly via API yet. Most coaches who use both just keep client billing on Mindbody for the in-person side and run Cadence on the side for online coaching clients.
Can I export my client list from Mindbody?
Yes. Mindbody → Settings → Reports → Client List → CSV export. Then import to Cadence via /migrate.
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