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Post-Pandemic Studio Software Shifts: What's Permanent

Post-pandemic studio software changes that appear permanent, including self-service booking, hybrid digital touchpoints, automation, CRM, recurring billing, and total-cost evaluation for US boutique studios.

Fitness Studio Software Market Share Report 2026

A 2026 market-position report for fitness studio software, covering Mindbody, ABC Glofox, Vagaro, WellnessLiving, PushPress, Wodify, Mariana Tek, Momence, Vibefam, and the limits of public market share data.

Mariana Tek's Growth: Is It the New Standard for Boutique Fitness?

Mariana Tek is becoming a standard-setter for premium boutique fitness software, but it is not the default choice for every studio. Here is what its growth, pricing model, product direction, and reviews mean for US studio owners in 2026.

The State of Boutique Fitness in 2026: Data and Trends

US boutique fitness demand remains strong in 2026, but the operating challenge has shifted toward retention, capacity utilization, premium pricing, recovery add-ons, AI, SMS, wearables, and better studio management software reporting.

Boutique Fitness Industry Software Report 2026

A 2026 boutique fitness software report for US studio owners, covering industry demand, pricing transparency, AI and automation trends, marketplace discovery, and leading studio management platforms.

Mindbody Price Increases: What Studios Are Actually Paying in 2026

Mindbody starts at $79/month per location in the US as of August 2026, but studios should evaluate total cost, including plan tier, add-ons, payments, marketplace fees, contracts, and migration costs.

Momence Funding Round: What It Means for Studio Owners

Momence’s major public company event was a January 2025 acquisition by Clubessential Holdings, followed by Xplor’s 2026 merger close. Here is what that means for studio owners evaluating Momence as studio management software.

How AI Is Changing Fitness Studio Software in 2026

AI is changing fitness studio software in 2026 by adding AI front desk tools, lead response, retention insights, business intelligence, and automated content. This guide explains the practical impact for US studio owners evaluating software.

Why Boutique Fitness Studios Are Ditching Legacy Software

Boutique fitness studios are moving away from legacy software when pricing, booking flows, automations, reporting, and support no longer match modern studio operations. Here is how owners should evaluate whether switching makes sense in 2026.