Mariana Tek vs WellnessLiving
WellnessLiving scores 7.5/10 vs 7.2/10. 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 7.2/10. 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.
Mariana Tek 
WellnessLiving Rank
#16 of 21
Rank
#15 of 21
Features
16/18
Features
18/18
Starting at
$179/mo
Starting at
$69/mo
User reviews
— (55)
User reviews
4.6/5 (780)
What they cost
| Mariana Tek | WellnessLiving | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $179 /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 $179/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 Mariana Tek wins
- Custom branded app is the best in boutique fitness. Over 90% of members book through it, which means fewer no-shows and less front-desk work
- Full API suite (Admin, Customer, Studio, Stripe, Documents) lets you build custom integrations that most competitors cannot support
- Interface is clean and polished for both studio owners and their clients. Members actually enjoy using the booking experience
- Multi-location reporting tracks attendance, revenue, and instructor performance across 2-100+ studios in one dashboard
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 Mariana Tek falls short
- No public pricing. You must go through a sales call, and studios report costs on the higher end for boutique software
- Xplor acquired Mariana Tek, and support quality has dipped since the acquisition. Response times are slower and turnover is noticeable
- No built-in class package expiration reminders or automated marketing sequences. You need a separate email tool for retention campaigns
- Designed for boutique studios, not large commercial gyms. If you run a 5,000-member health club, this is the wrong fit
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?
Mariana Tek
Target: 1-100+ locations
Buy Mariana Tek if you run a premium boutique studio (yoga, Pilates, cycling, HIIT) and want the best branded booking app for your members. The client experience is genuinely top-tier. Skip if you are cost-conscious or need built-in marketing automation, because the pricing is opaque and the marketing tools are thin.
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 | Mariana Tek | 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 Mariana Tek's 7.2/10 in our ranking. WellnessLiving is the better pick for 1-20 locations. Mariana Tek is better if you need premium boutique studios (yoga, pilates, cycling, hiit) with 1-100 locations that want the best custom branded booking app and polished member experience.
Mariana Tek starts at $179/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.
Mariana Tek: No free trial. WellnessLiving: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Mariana Tek 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, Mariana Tek 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 Mariana Tek if...
Premium boutique studios (yoga, Pilates, cycling, HIIT) with 1-100 locations that want the best custom branded booking app and polished member experience
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