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Comparison

Hone vs. MindBody

MindBody runs the client-facing business — booking, payments, and retail. Hone covers the teaching side and internal coordination: exercise libraries, class plans, studio scheduling, and client progress that actually means something in Pilates.

Clients exercising on reformer Pilates equipment
Hone

Hone is purpose-built for reformer Pilates, Lagree, and mat instructors. The exercise library, class plan builder, studio scheduling, and session log are all designed around how Pilates is actually taught — built by an instructor, for instructors.

MindBody

MindBody is a general-purpose fitness business platform focused on scheduling, payments, and retail management. It serves gyms, spas, and yoga studios as well as Pilates.

Feature comparison

Feature
Hone
MindBody
Reformer & Lagree exercise library
✓
✗
Spring / resistance settings per exercise
✓
✗
Contraindication-aware modifications
✓
✗
Drag-and-drop class plan builder
✓
✗
Session logging with modification notes
✓
✗
Client pregnancy & injury tracking
✓
✗
AI class plan generation
✓
✗
AI instructor cue suggestions
✓
✗
AI plan adaptation for client conditions
✓
✗
Studio scheduling & calendar
Studio plan
✓
Online booking for clients
Studio plan
✓
Sub request & claim flow
Studio plan
✗
New client intake form
Studio plan
✗
Online payment collection
Studio plan
✓
Client portal (magic link — bookings, credits/membership, cancel)
Studio plan
Varies
Self check-in kiosk (iPad)
Studio plan
Varies
Check-in → session log auto-fill
Studio plan
✗
Attendance milestones in client portal
Studio plan
✗
Post-visit ratings & reviews
Studio plan
✗
Configurable cancellation window
Studio plan
Varies
No-show policy (credit deduct / fee)
Studio plan
Varies
Built for solo instructors
✓
Add-on only
Free trial, no card required
✓
✗
Starting price
$49/mo
$129/mo

Pricing

Hone
From $49/mo (Studio Starter)
MindBody
From $129/mo — higher tiers for advanced features

MindBody pricing varies by plan tier. Hone Studio plans start at $49/mo; solo instructors from $14/mo.

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The verdict

If you need a booking marketplace and retail POS, MindBody covers that. For the teaching layer — exercise libraries, class planning, client health profiles, and studio scheduling without the enterprise price tag — Hone is purpose-built for it.

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How to switch from MindBody