Guides for gym and studio owners
Plain-English guides on choosing, pricing and switching software, and on messaging your clients by SMS and email. Written by the Workout OS team; we declare our own interest and name competitors fairly.
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- Evaluation guideBest Pilates studio software: how to choose in 2026How to evaluate Pilates studio software: reformer spot booking, waitlists, packages, payment fees and contracts, with a fair shortlist by price band.
- Pricing guideGym management software pricing in 2026What gym management software costs by size: under 300 members, 300-1,000 and large. Price bands, pricing models and a hidden fees checklist, Oct 2026.
- Migration checklistSwitching from Mindbody: a step-by-step checklistHow to switch away from Mindbody: check your contract and notice period, export your data, plan the cut-over and avoid double billing. A practical checklist.
- Feature guideReformer Pilates booking software: what to look forReformer Pilates booking software explained: spot selection, equipment capacity, waitlists, intro offers and packages, plus what each price band includes.
- Messaging guideSMS, email and push for gyms and studios: reminders and consentHow gyms and studios can use SMS, email and app push for class reminders, expiring packages and payment links: choosing a channel, consent basics. General info, not legal advice.
Prices and features change. Check each vendor's own site before you decide. Last reviewed: 19 October 2026. Competitor names are used only to identify their products; we are not affiliated with them. Figures marked as reported come from third parties and are not confirmed by the vendor.
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