Exercise.com vs WellnessLiving
Exercise.com scores 8.0/10 vs 7.5/10. Best for: Personal trainers and gym owners with 1-10 locations who sell online workout programs alongside in-person training and need custom branded apps.
Exercise.com scores higher overall at 8.0/10 vs 7.5/10. Buy Exercise.com if you are a trainer or gym owner selling online programming alongside in-person sessions. The workout builder and custom branded app are unmatched. Skip if you only need class scheduling and billing, because you will pay $239+/mo for workout features you never use.
Exercise.com
WellnessLiving Rank
#4 of 21
Rank
#15 of 21
Features
18/18
Features
18/18
Starting at
$239/mo
Starting at
$69/mo
User reviews
4.7/5 (355)
User reviews
4.6/5 (780)
What they cost
| Exercise.com | WellnessLiving | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $239 /mo | $69 /mo |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 1 | 4 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, WellnessLiving looks cheaper at $69/month vs $239/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 Exercise.com wins
- Workout builder is the best in the category. You can program progressions, assign plans to clients, and deliver workouts through a custom branded app
- Custom branded iOS and Android apps included in your plan: your gym name, your logo, your colors. Clients download your app, not a generic one
- Covers in-person scheduling, online training delivery, and e-commerce (sell programs, merch, supplements) in one platform
- Support team rated 4.9/5 on Capterra. Trainers report getting setup help and workout template guidance within hours
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 Exercise.com falls short
- Starts at $239/mo with no public pricing breakdown: you must sit through a sales call to get your actual quote
- A solo personal trainer paying $239/mo needs to sell at least 3-4 extra online clients per month just to cover the software cost
- Interface is feature-dense with a steep learning curve. Plan on 2-3 weeks before you feel comfortable navigating everything
- No consumer marketplace for client discovery. Unlike Mindbody, new clients will not find you through the app itself
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?
Exercise.com
Target: 1-10 locations
Buy Exercise.com if you are a trainer or gym owner selling online programming alongside in-person sessions. The workout builder and custom branded app are unmatched. Skip if you only need class scheduling and billing, because you will pay $239+/mo for workout features you never use.
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 | Exercise.com | 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
Exercise.com scores 8.0/10 vs WellnessLiving's 7.5/10 in our ranking. Exercise.com is the better pick for 1-10 locations. WellnessLiving is better if you need 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.
Exercise.com starts at $239/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.
Exercise.com: No free trial. WellnessLiving: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Exercise.com covers 18 of 18 features we track. WellnessLiving covers 18 of 18. Both are tied on feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Exercise.com 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 Exercise.com if...
Personal trainers and gym owners with 1-10 locations who sell online workout programs alongside in-person training and need custom branded apps
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