# Club Automation, Exercise.com vs Mindbody Comparison

| | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 58 | 111 | 517 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (57.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (99.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Starting at $99.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Club Automation

Pros:
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- Customer Support (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Usability (9 reviews)
- App Issues (5 reviews)

### Exercise.com

Pros:
- Customer Support (32 reviews)
- Response Speed (19 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (14 reviews)
- Limited Features (7 reviews)

### Mindbody

Pros:
- Ease of Use (53 reviews)
- Customer Support (36 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Usability (25 reviews)
- Missing Features (23 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (45 reviews) | 9.0 (88 reviews) | 7.9 (408 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (50 reviews) | 8.1 (89 reviews) | 7.6 (417 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.6 (38 reviews) | 8.0 (77 reviews) | 6.8 (235 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (63 reviews) | 7.3 (219 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (41 reviews) | 9.5 (91 reviews) | 7.6 (373 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 9.5 (64 reviews) | 7.3 (214 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (48 reviews) | 9.3 (84 reviews) | 6.4 (407 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Club Automation

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Exercise.com

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Mindbody

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Starting at $99.00 Per Month

Description: Get your business running with booking, payments, reporting, and more.

Key Features:
- Business management tools
- Integrated payments
- Branded website booking widgets

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/mindbody/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Personal Training

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Club Automation** | 6.7/10 | 17 |
| **Exercise.com** | 8.0/10 | 51 |
| **Mindbody** | 7.4/10 | 54 |

#### Business Administration

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Website Builder** | 6.8 (17 reviews) | 7.9 (41 reviews) | 6.7 (29 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Tools** | 7.1 (16 reviews) | 7.8 (42 reviews) | 7.3 (32 reviews) | 
| **Payment Gateway** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (48 reviews) | 8.0 (41 reviews) | 
| **Messaging** | 7.4 (16 reviews) | 9.2 (48 reviews) | 7.5 (34 reviews) | 
| **E-Signature** | 7.2 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 7.2 (29 reviews) | 

#### Training Tools

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workout Planning** | 5.3 (16 reviews) | 8.7 (49 reviews) | 6.8 (28 reviews) | 
| **Goal Tracking** | 5.2 (16 reviews) | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 6.5 (27 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 9.0 (50 reviews) | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 5.7 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (46 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Nutrition Tools** | 4.8 (15 reviews) | 8.1 (43 reviews) | 5.4 (23 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Personal Training

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.8 (10 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.0 (10 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.0 (10 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.0 (10 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.3 (10 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.2 (10 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Martial Arts

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Club Automation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Exercise.com** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mindbody** | N/A | N/A |

#### Class Management

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Class Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Belt Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Student Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Spa and Salon Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Club Automation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Exercise.com** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mindbody** | 7.2/10 | 28 |

#### Business Administration - Spa Management

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **Billing & Sales** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (25 reviews) | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | 

#### Marketing - Spa Management

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Membership** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | 
| **Social Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Automated Campaigns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 

#### Guest Experience - Spa Management

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **Customer Trends** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | 

### Gym Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Club Automation** | 6.7/10 | 41 |
| **Exercise.com** | 8.2/10 | 46 |
| **Mindbody** | 6.9/10 | 68 |

#### Billing & Revenue - Gym Management

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Collections** | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 9.2 (41 reviews) | 7.6 (45 reviews) | 
| **Merchandise Sales** | 7.4 (36 reviews) | 7.6 (38 reviews) | 7.6 (47 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing** | 6.8 (37 reviews) | 8.3 (36 reviews) | 6.5 (43 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Gym Management

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 5.7 (10 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 6.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 5.0 (10 reviews) | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 6.4 (14 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 5.0 (11 reviews) | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 6.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 5.3 (10 reviews) | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 6.6 (15 reviews) | 

#### Facility Management - Gym Management

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling & Reservations** | 7.7 (40 reviews) | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 8.3 (60 reviews) | 
| **Payroll** | 5.9 (35 reviews) | 7.2 (30 reviews) | 6.3 (41 reviews) | 

#### Data & Reporting - Gym Management

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Collection** | 7.6 (35 reviews) | 8.3 (44 reviews) | 8.1 (48 reviews) | 
| **Reports & Dashboards** | 7.6 (35 reviews) | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 8.0 (51 reviews) | 

#### Membership - Gym Management

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Contract Creation** | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 6.6 (45 reviews) | 
| **Lead Management** | 6.8 (36 reviews) | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 5.9 (39 reviews) | 
| **Online Member Portal** | 7.4 (38 reviews) | 8.6 (42 reviews) | 7.4 (45 reviews) | 
| **Performance Tracking** | 6.3 (36 reviews) | 9.0 (43 reviews) | 5.6 (38 reviews) | 
| **Marketing Tools** | 6.6 (36 reviews) | 7.4 (36 reviews) | 6.0 (40 reviews) | 

### Online Appointment Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Club Automation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Exercise.com** | N/A | N/A |
| **Mindbody** | 6.7/10 | 57 |

#### Notifications

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Confirmations & Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (49 reviews) | 
| **Appointment Follow-Up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (45 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (46 reviews) | 

#### Settings

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Zone Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (42 reviews) | 
| **Availability Settings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (45 reviews) | 
| **Blocked Time Settings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (44 reviews) | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (45 reviews) | 
| **Links** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (46 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi- Calendar Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Website Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (47 reviews) | 
| **Payment Acceptance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (49 reviews) | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.4 (38 reviews) | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (42 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.9 (28 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.2 (34 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.4 (28 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (28 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.4 (28 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (17 reviews) | 

### Studio Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Club Automation** | 6.9/10 | 9 |
| **Exercise.com** | 7.7/10 | 12 |
| **Mindbody** | 7.1/10 | 49 |

#### Business Management

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Staff Management** | 5.7 (9 reviews) | 7.3 (11 reviews) | 7.3 (41 reviews) | 
| **Payroll** | 6.5 (9 reviews) | 7.3 (11 reviews) | 7.2 (40 reviews) | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 7.6 (45 reviews) | 
| **Billing and Invoicing** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 7.1 (41 reviews) | 

#### Class Management

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portals** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 7.3 (42 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling** | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 7.4 (43 reviews) | 
| **Communications** | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 6.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Recitals and Events** | 6.5 (9 reviews) | 6.7 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Client Manangement

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalization** | 6.7 (8 reviews) | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 7.1 (40 reviews) | 
| **Mobile App** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 6.8 (43 reviews) | 
| **Student Profiles** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 7.4 (45 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Marketing Platforms** | 5.6 (8 reviews) | 7.2 (12 reviews) | 6.5 (40 reviews) | 
| **Point of Sale (POS) Systems** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 7.1 (42 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Gym Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gym-management), [Personal Training Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/personal-training), [Studio Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/studio-management)


**Unique to Exercise.com (1):** [Martial Arts Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/martial-arts)

**Unique to Mindbody (2):** [Spa and Salon Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/spa-and-salon-management), [Online Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-appointment-scheduling)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Club Automation | Exercise.com | Mindbody | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 38.9% | 99.1% | 84.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 57.4% | 0.9% | 11.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.7% | 0% | 4.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Club Automation

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 67.3%
- **Sports:** 11.5%
- **Recreational Facilities and Services:** 5.8%
- **Facilities Services:** 3.8%
- **Accounting:** 3.8%
- **Consulting:** 1.9%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 1.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Entertainment:** 1.9%

#### Exercise.com

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 84.4%
- **Sports:** 8.3%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.7%
- **Consulting:** 0.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 0.9%
- **Education Management:** 0.9%
- **Biotechnology:** 0.9%

#### Mindbody

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 61.4%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.3%
- **Cosmetics:** 2.8%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Performing Arts:** 2.0%
- **Sports:** 2.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Entertainment:** 1.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.3%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 1.3%
- **Other:** 19.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Club Automation

- [Vagaro](https://www.g2.com/products/vagaro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews)
- [TeamUp](https://www.g2.com/products/teamup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [Xplor TrueCoach](https://www.g2.com/products/xplor-truecoach/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (278 reviews)
- [PushPress](https://www.g2.com/products/pushpress/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (196 reviews)
- [WellnessLiving](https://www.g2.com/products/wellnessliving/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (197 reviews)
- [Everfit](https://www.g2.com/products/everfit/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [Wodify](https://www.g2.com/products/wodify/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (183 reviews)
- [ABC Glofox](https://www.g2.com/products/abc-glofox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (146 reviews)
- [ABC Trainerize](https://www.g2.com/products/abc-trainerize/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (171 reviews)

### Alternatives to Exercise.com

- [PushPress](https://www.g2.com/products/pushpress/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (196 reviews)
- [ABC Glofox](https://www.g2.com/products/abc-glofox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (146 reviews)
- [TeamUp](https://www.g2.com/products/teamup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [Vagaro](https://www.g2.com/products/vagaro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [Zen Planner](https://www.g2.com/products/zen-planner/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (101 reviews)
- [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews)
- [Virtuagym](https://www.g2.com/products/virtuagym/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Xplor TrueCoach](https://www.g2.com/products/xplor-truecoach/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (278 reviews)
- [WellnessLiving](https://www.g2.com/products/wellnessliving/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (197 reviews)
- [Wodify](https://www.g2.com/products/wodify/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (183 reviews)

### Alternatives to Mindbody

- [Vagaro](https://www.g2.com/products/vagaro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [WellnessLiving](https://www.g2.com/products/wellnessliving/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (197 reviews)
- [Acuity Scheduling](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity-scheduling/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (409 reviews)
- [PushPress](https://www.g2.com/products/pushpress/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (196 reviews)
- [TeamUp](https://www.g2.com/products/teamup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [ABC Glofox](https://www.g2.com/products/abc-glofox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (146 reviews)
- [Wodify](https://www.g2.com/products/wodify/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (183 reviews)
- [Pike13](https://www.g2.com/products/pike13/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (48 reviews)
- [Zen Planner](https://www.g2.com/products/zen-planner/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (101 reviews)
- [Zenoti](https://www.g2.com/products/zenoti/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (282 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Club Automation

- Title: [What is Club Automation used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-club-automation-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Gym membership tool. Can be used for other businesses as well"

### Exercise.com

- Title: [How much does exercise com cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-exercise-com-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Our software starts @ $125/month. Feel free to reach out to us at sales@exercise.com or book a quick discussion with a fitness software expert at..."
- Title: [12 Week Program delivery software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12-week-program-delivery-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Roy, thanks for reaching out. We can help you with your drip programs and emails along with tracking workouts, digital health assessments, membership..."

### Mindbody

- Title: [What will the future of Mindbody look like? What upgrades will the system undergo in 2020.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-will-the-future-of-mindbody-look-like-what-upgrades-will-the-system-undergo-in-2020) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Mindbody is completing its transition into a complete business operation software by not incorporating a marketing suite that has the ability to promote..."
- Title: [How much does it cost to use Mindbody?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-it-cost-to-use-mindbody) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It depends on the plan you choose. It starts around $125 and upwards from there."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/club-automation-vs-exercise-com-vs-mindbody)