Momence vs Arketa for boutique fitness studios
An honest breakdown of Momence and Arketa for boutique fitness studios - and how the Joya AI Sales Agent and FitJoy's Done-For-You Services layer on top of whichever you pick.
Quick verdict
- Momence — best for studios wanting hybrid class support (note: PE-acquired Jan 2025)
- Arketa — best for independent instructors and small studios prioritizing simplicity
- Whichever you pick, layer Joya on top for 24/7 lead response
Quick comparison
Side-by-side comparison
Momence
Modern boutique platform with strong hybrid class support
Starting price
Custom / flexible tiers
Best for
- •Boutique yoga and pilates studios
- •Studios offering hybrid or online classes
Pros
- Modern, clean interface designed for boutique class formats
- Strong hybrid and online class tooling
- Good onboarding experience
Cons
- Acquired by private equity in January 2025 — support quality declining
- $199/month minimum before payment processing fees
- Contract flexibility reducing since the acquisition
Arketa
Lightweight, flexible software with no lock-in
Starting price
Custom pricing
Best for
- •Independent instructors and solo operators
- •Very small boutique studios
Pros
- Very easy to get started
- No long-term lock-in
- Clean, uncluttered interface
Cons
- Fewer features than Momence or Mindbody
- Limited marketing tools
- Smaller ecosystem
Make your choice
Who should pick what
MPick Momence if...
Pick Momence if you need hybrid or online class tooling, marketing features, and a more feature-complete replacement for Mindbody.
APick Arketa if...
Pick Arketa if you are an independent instructor or small studio that wants simple scheduling and payments without enterprise complexity.
Deep dive
Detailed comparison
Feature comparison
| Feature | Momence | Arketa |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Membership management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hybrid/online classes | ✓ | No |
| Marketing tools | ✓ | No |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| No lock-in contract | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transaction fees | ~2.9% + Stripe | ~2.9% |
Pricing comparison
| Pricing | Momence | Arketa |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom / flexible tiers | Custom pricing |
| Transaction fees | ~2.9% + Stripe fees | ~2.9% |
| Contract | Flexible, no long lock-in | No lock-in |
| Setup fees | Usually none | Usually none |
Momence
Modern boutique platform with strong hybrid class support
Momence is a modern studio management platform that targets boutique fitness and wellness businesses looking for a cleaner, more flexible alternative to Mindbody. It handles scheduling, memberships, and online/hybrid classes with a straightforward interface.
Pros
- Modern, clean interface designed for boutique class formats
- Strong hybrid and online class tooling
- Good onboarding experience
- Built-in marketing automation suite
Cons
- Acquired by private equity in January 2025 — support quality declining
- $199/month minimum before payment processing fees
- Contract flexibility reducing since the acquisition
- Enterprise features light compared to Mindbody
Pricing
$199/month minimum; payment processing from ~2.9% + Stripe fees.
Best for
- •Boutique yoga and pilates studios
- •Studios offering hybrid or online classes
- •Studios that can tolerate post-acquisition support changes
Arketa
Lightweight, flexible software with no lock-in
Arketa is a lightweight, flexible platform aimed at boutique fitness studios and independent instructors. It focuses on making scheduling and payments simple without the enterprise overhead - and without long-term contracts.
Pros
- Very easy to get started
- No long-term lock-in
- Clean, uncluttered interface
- Competitive transaction fees
Cons
- Fewer features than Momence or Mindbody
- Limited marketing tools
- Smaller ecosystem
- Less suited for studios that need deep reporting
Pricing
Custom pricing with no long-term lock-in. Transaction fees from around 2.9%.
Best for
- •Independent instructors and solo operators
- •Very small boutique studios
- •Studios that want simplicity over feature depth
Grow with FitJoy
Whichever you pick, FitJoy.ai works on top
You don't need to switch CRMs to grow your studio. FitJoy layers on top of Momence and Arketa.
Joya - AI Sales Agent by FitJoy.ai
Joya integrates with Momence and Arketa. It handles new lead follow-up, win-back sequences, review funnels, and website chat - automatically, on the platform you already use.
FitJoy Done-For-You Services
Not ready to DIY? FitJoy's services team handles Local SEO, Review Management, and Website Development for boutique fitness studios - on top of whichever CRM you run.
Common questions
FAQ
Pick your CRM. Add FitJoy. Book a demo.
Joya AI Sales Agent and FitJoy's Done-For-You Services work on top of Momence, Arketa, and most other fitness platforms.