PodiumKit vs Mindbody: built for small gyms, not enterprises
Mindbody starts at £99/month — but adds 2.75% on every transaction.
The true cost, side by side
Mindbody's headline price hides a percentage cut of everything you earn.
Mindbody
- Subscription: £99/mo
- Transaction fees (2.75% on £5k): ~£137.50/mo
£2,838/year — and rises as your revenue grows
PodiumKit
- Subscription: £299/mo
- Transaction fees: £0
£3,588/year — stays the same as you grow
PodiumKit costs more upfront but includes everything — no per-booking fees, no revenue share, no feature limits. As your gym grows, Mindbody gets more expensive. PodiumKit stays flat.
Feature comparison
What you get out of the box.
| Feature | PodiumKit | Mindbody |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | From £299 flat | From £99 + fees |
| Transaction fees | None | 2.75% per transaction |
| Branded member app | Fully yours | Their brand |
| Weights tracking | Built in | Not available |
| AI session builder | Included | Not available |
| Voice logging | Built in | Not available |
| Leaderboards | Built in | Not available |
| Block training planner | Built in | Not available |
| You own your data | Always | Mindbody owns it |
| GDPR compliance | Full | Varies |
| Setup time | 2-5 days | Weeks |
Key differences
The three reasons small gyms choose PodiumKit over Mindbody.
No per-transaction fees
Your revenue stays yours. Mindbody takes 2.75% of every transaction — the more you earn, the more they take. PodiumKit charges a flat fee, full stop.
Gym-focused, not enterprise
Mindbody is built for spas, salons, and large franchises. PodiumKit is built specifically for independent gyms and strength coaches.
Full training tools built in
Weights tracking, AI session builder, block programming, voice logging, leaderboards — all included from day one, not sold as add-ons.
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