Is Mariana Tek the same as ClassPass?

No. Mariana Tek is part of Xplor (Advent-backed) and is a separate company from ClassPass. It can optionally integrate with ClassPass, but it is not owned by or synonymous with it. ClassPass is owned by Mindbody.

Is Mariana Tek good for a single studio?

It can work, but it's built and sold for larger, multi-location and franchised operators. For one location that wants to set up quickly and cheaply, it's often more platform than you need.

What's the best Mariana Tek alternative for an independent studio?

If you want your own branded channel, no platform cut of your sales, and predictable pricing, KADRE is built for exactly that case. Glofox, WellnessLiving, Vagaro, and Momence are also worth comparing depending on your vertical.

Does Mariana Tek take a commission on my sales?

It is not a marketplace-cut platform; it's sold as a subscription/implementation. Confirm your exact terms and processing rates with the vendor.

What does KADRE cost?

Free up to 50 active members, then $1 per active member per month, hard-capped at $99/month, at a 0% platform cut. Optional add-ons are off by default.

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Mariana Tek alternatives in 2026: options for the independent studio

An honest look at Mariana Tek alternatives for independent studios in 2026 — how an enterprise boutique platform compares to leaner tools like KADRE.

If you're a single-location boutique studio evaluating Mariana Tek, the honest first question is whether you need an enterprise platform at all. Mariana Tek is built for larger, multi-location and franchised boutique brands — it's genuinely strong at that scale — so the alternatives worth knowing in 2026 (KADRE, Glofox, WellnessLiving, Vagaro, Momence) mostly differ on how lean they are, whether the platform takes a cut of your sales, and how the price scales for one location.

Where Mariana Tek fits — and where it doesn't

Mariana Tek, now part of Xplor Fitness & Leisure (Xplor is backed by Advent), is the platform of choice for franchise networks and multi-studio cycling, barre, and reformer brands. Its spot-booking ("Book-A-Spot"), account-managed onboarding, and franchise-management tooling are real strengths for operators running many locations. Pricing is quote-based and typically sold through an implementation process; independent reviews describe a base subscription in the low hundreds per studio per month with add-on modules (advanced reporting, app branding, kiosk) layered on top. Confirm current numbers directly with the vendor.

For a single studio that wants to set itself up the same week, that's usually more platform than the job needs — more onboarding, more modules, more cost per location than a solo operator is trying to carry.

One clarification that matters: Mariana Tek is not ClassPass, and it is not owned by ClassPass. It can integrate with ClassPass as an optional third-party connection (many platforms can), but the two are separate companies. ClassPass is owned by Mindbody. If you were worried Mariana Tek routes your members through a marketplace it profits from, that's a Mindbody/ClassPass structural question, not a Mariana Tek one.

The alternatives, honestly

KADRE

Built specifically for the independent, single-location studio to go live the same day. KADRE takes a 0% platform cut of your sales — you are the merchant of record, so payments land directly in your own Stripe account, and the only fee is Stripe's standard processing (paid to Stripe, not a KADRE markup). Members book on your own branded site. Pricing is free up to 50 active members, then $1 per active member per month, hard-capped at $99/month; optional add-ons (AI Coach, SMS, branded app, custom domain) are off by default.

Glofox

Fitness-studio-focused software (owned by ABC Fitness), sold on tiered plans with a strong branded-member-app pitch. A reasonable fit for boutique gyms and studios that want a branded app; pricing is quote-based and scales by plan and feature.

WellnessLiving

A broad, feature-rich platform positioned as a Mindbody alternative, sold on feature tiers. Wide capability set; watch the total monthly cost as you turn features (loyalty, SMS, branded app) on.

Vagaro

Popular in salon, spa, and fitness, sold on a base subscription plus per-staff-calendar and add-on fees, with marketplace-adjacent discovery. Good for appointment-based businesses; check how per-staff pricing and discovery affect your channel.

Momence

An all-in-one studio platform (now part of Xplor) with on-demand video and courses. Note its model: lower tiers can carry an on-top transaction fee, with the fee removed only on its highest plan — worth pricing carefully against a flat, cut-free tool.

Comparison at a glance

Platform	Best fit	Platform cut of your sales	Sales channel	Pricing model
Mariana Tek	Enterprise / multi-location / franchise	Not a marketplace-cut platform	Own branded channel (optional ClassPass integration)	Quote-based / implementation + add-on modules
Glofox	Boutique gyms wanting a branded app	Subscription-based	Own channel + branded app	Tiered plans (quote-based)
WellnessLiving	Broad wellness	Subscription-based	Own channel	Feature tiers
Vagaro	Salon / spa / fitness	Subscription-based	Own channel + discovery	Base + per-staff + add-ons
Momence	Studios wanting video/LMS	Transaction fee on lower tiers (0% on top plan)	Own channel	Free/low tier with fee → paid tiers
KADRE	Independent single-location studio	0% platform cut (you're the merchant of record; only Stripe's standard processing applies)	Your own branded site	Free ≤50 members → $1/active member/mo, capped $99/mo; add-ons off by default

We don't publish competitor prices we can't verify from a primary source, and we don't cite ratings or review counts. Confirm current pricing on each vendor's own site before you decide.

How to choose for one location

You run many locations or a franchise → Mariana Tek may genuinely be the right tool; its enterprise and franchise tooling is a real strength.
You're one studio and want to move fast → a leaner, self-serve platform will get you live without an implementation cycle.
You're price-sensitive → look hard at how the monthly cost scales. A capped, per-active-member model (like KADRE's $1/member up to $99) is predictable; module-based enterprise pricing climbs per location.

A practical detail: with KADRE you can export your own data (members, attendance, sales) as CSV anytime — no lock-in — and KADRE drafts a storefront from your existing website to get you live quickly. There's no one-click importer from Mariana Tek today; the honest picture is portable data and fast setup, not a magic migration button.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mariana Tek the same as ClassPass?: No. Mariana Tek is part of Xplor (Advent-backed) and is a separate company from ClassPass. It can optionally integrate with ClassPass, but it is not owned by or synonymous with it. ClassPass is owned by Mindbody.
Is Mariana Tek good for a single studio?: It can work, but it's built and sold for larger, multi-location and franchised operators. For one location that wants to set up quickly and cheaply, it's often more platform than you need.
What's the best Mariana Tek alternative for an independent studio?: If you want your own branded channel, no platform cut of your sales, and predictable pricing, KADRE is built for exactly that case. Glofox, WellnessLiving, Vagaro, and Momence are also worth comparing depending on your vertical.
Does Mariana Tek take a commission on my sales?: It is not a marketplace-cut platform; it's sold as a subscription/implementation. Confirm your exact terms and processing rates with the vendor.
What does KADRE cost?: Free up to 50 active members, then $1 per active member per month, hard-capped at $99/month, at a 0% platform cut. Optional add-ons are off by default.

Questions about your studio? Email support@kadre.fit.