Mindbody alternative

Looking for a Mindbody alternative? Maybe it's the app.

Name: Phico
Address: Barcelona, Catalonia, ES
Telephone: +34 633 51 71 73
Price range: From $20,000

Many studios and clubs look for new software when the real problem is the app their members use. You can keep the booking system your team knows and give members an app of your own, with your name and your brand. Projects start at $20,000 at a fixed price.

Three options

Stay, switch, or own the app.

Option 1

Stay on the branded app

Keep Mindbody or Glofox and its branded member app as they are. No migration, no project, and the same experience every other studio on the platform offers.

Fine when members only need to book classes.

Option 2

Switch to another platform

Move clients, memberships, payments and staff to new software. A real project, often months of work, and the member app is still a template with your logo.

Right when the back office is the problem.

Option 3

Keep the bookings, own the app

Your team keeps the booking software they know. Members get an app with your name, your design and everything around the booking that makes your studio yours.

Right when the member experience is the problem.

Find the real problem

Is it the software, or the app?

Switching booking software is a big move. Before you start, it's worth knowing which problem you're solving.

Switching software makes sense if

Fees, payouts or payment processing are the main frustration.
Staff struggle with scheduling, payroll or reporting.
You need features in the back office the platform doesn't have.
Members are happy with booking and don't ask for more.

Your own app makes sense if

Members say the app looks like every other studio's app.
You sell memberships, packs or programs and want them to feel premium.
You want content, challenges, community or perks next to booking.
You run several locations and want one consistent experience.
You want your own name in the App Store and a direct line to members.

Not sure which one it is? See the seven signs you've outgrown your white-label app.

What your own app can include

Booking stays. Everything around it gets better.

Booking that stays connected

Classes, appointments and waitlists come from the booking system you already use, so staff keep working the way they do today.

Memberships and perks

Membership status, credits, renewals and member-only offers, presented the way your brand would present them.

Content between visits

On-demand classes, programs, challenges or guides that keep members engaged on the days they don't come in.

Community and events

Workshops, retreats, socials and member events, with sign-ups and reminders in the same app.

Want to see what it could look like for your studio? Get a free app concept.

Running a fitness studio or gym? See what a fitness app of your own includes.

Selling memberships? See how I approach membership apps.

Wondering what it would cost? See what a custom app costs and why.

Questions

About keeping Mindbody and owning the app.

Can a custom app work with Mindbody?

Usually, yes. Mindbody offers an API for schedules, bookings, clients and memberships. Access can come with its own fee from Mindbody, so we check what your setup allows and include it in the plan before you commit.

What about Glofox and other platforms?

It depends on what the platform allows. Glofox and other studio platforms offer different levels of access for outside apps. If yours gives enough access, your app connects to it. If it doesn't, switching the back office may be the better route, and we'll say so.

Will members have to download a new app?

Yes, once. Your app is published under your own name in the App Store and Google Play. We plan the switch with you, from announcing it to signing in with existing memberships, so members don't start over.

How does the cost compare?

From $20,000, at a fixed price. You keep paying for your booking software. The app is a one-time project plus hosting and ongoing support, and you own it. It pays off when your brand, memberships or number of locations have outgrown a template app.

How long does it take?

Usually two to four months. From defining the first version to launch on the App Store and Google Play, depending on scope, integrations and store approvals.

Who will I be working with?

With me, directly. Phico is founder-led. I shape the product with you, build the app and the systems behind it, and work with trusted collaborators when needed.

Start a conversation

Let's talk about the app you're imagining.

A clear vision or a feeling that your business is ready for something more is a good place to start. We'll explore what it could look like, what it would take and whether Phico is the right fit.

Prefer to see an idea first? Get a free app concept.