ClubReady vs WellnessLiving
WellnessLiving scores 7.5/10 vs 5.5/10. Best for: Boutique fitness studios with 2-20 locations and 100-5,000 members who want built-in loyalty rewards and a Mindbody alternative at a lower price point.
WellnessLiving scores higher overall at 7.5/10 vs 5.5/10. Buy WellnessLiving if you run a boutique studio with 2+ instructors and want a Mindbody alternative with built-in loyalty rewards at a lower price point. The Business plan at $199/mo is the sweet spot. Skip the Starter plan, because 1 staff seat is too limiting for any real studio operation.
ClubReady 
WellnessLiving Rank
#21 of 21
Rank
#15 of 21
Features
16/18
Features
18/18
Starting at
$149/mo
Starting at
$69/mo
User reviews
3/5 (73)
User reviews
4.6/5 (780)
What they cost
| ClubReady | WellnessLiving | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $149 /mo | $69 /mo |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 4 | 4 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, WellnessLiving looks cheaper at $69/month vs $149/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where ClubReady wins
- Purpose-built for franchise models with multi-location management
- Robust lead management and sales pipeline tools
- Trusted by major franchise brands
- Comprehensive billing with past-due recovery
Where WellnessLiving wins
- $69/mo Starter gets you class booking, payment processing, and a client app: cheaper entry than Mindbody at $99/mo for similar basics
- Built-in loyalty and rewards program lets you give points for check-ins, referrals, and purchases. Most competitors require a third-party tool for this
- Branded Achieve client app (white-label on BusinessPro at $349/mo) handles booking, purchases, and notifications without members leaving your brand
- Free data migration from Mindbody, ClubReady, or other platforms. They handle the import so you do not lose member history
Where ClubReady falls short
- Lowest review scores in comparison at 2.9 Capterra and 3.0 G2
- Interface cluttered and outdated
- Limited support hours 7am-7pm CST weekdays only
- Poor value-for-money rating at 2.6/5
Where WellnessLiving falls short
- Starter plan only allows 1 staff seat with basic scheduling. Any studio with 2+ instructors needs Business at $199/mo minimum
- Website builder and content tools are paid add-ons on top of your plan, which inflates the real monthly cost
- Support quality dropped noticeably in late 2025. Multiple users report longer hold times and less knowledgeable reps
- USD-only pricing and payment processing. Studios in Canada, UK, or Australia deal with currency conversion headaches
Who is each product built for?
ClubReady
Target: 1-100+ locations
ClubReady is built for franchise fitness brands needing enterprise lead management and centralized control. Worth evaluating for franchisors despite low reviews. For independent single-location gyms the high price and poor UX make it a poor choice.
WellnessLiving
Target: 1-20 locations
Buy WellnessLiving if you run a boutique studio with 2+ instructors and want a Mindbody alternative with built-in loyalty rewards at a lower price point. The Business plan at $199/mo is the sweet spot. Skip the Starter plan, because 1 staff seat is too limiting for any real studio operation.
Feature comparison
| Feature | ClubReady | WellnessLiving |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Booking | ||
| Class/session scheduling | ||
| Online booking | ||
| Attendance tracking | ||
| Members & Staff | ||
| Member management | ||
| Membership plans | ||
| Staff management | ||
| Client portal/app | ||
| Payments & Billing | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| Automated billing | ||
| Retail/POS | ||
| Fitness Tools | ||
| Workout/program builder | ||
| Mobile app (client) | ||
| Mobile app (staff) | ||
| Waivers/forms | ||
| Marketing & Growth | ||
| Website builder | ||
| Marketing/email tools | ||
| Reporting/analytics | ||
| Integrations/API | ||
Common questions
WellnessLiving scores 7.5/10 vs ClubReady's 5.5/10 in our ranking. WellnessLiving is the better pick for 1-20 locations. ClubReady is better if you need multi-location franchise fitness brands like pure barre, cyclebar, and 9round.
ClubReady starts at $149/month. WellnessLiving starts at $69/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
ClubReady: No free trial. WellnessLiving: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
ClubReady covers 16 of 18 features we track. WellnessLiving covers 18 of 18. WellnessLiving has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, ClubReady does not have a mobile app. WellnessLiving does not have one either.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most gym & fitness studio tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick ClubReady if...
Multi-location franchise fitness brands like Pure Barre, CycleBar, and 9Round.
Pick WellnessLiving if...
Boutique fitness studios with 2-20 locations and 100-5,000 members who want built-in loyalty rewards and a Mindbody alternative at a lower price point