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How we compare with other studio software.
An honest side-by-side. Where something is not built yet, we say so.
Side by side with typical studio software
| What matters | Joul | Typical studio software |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Yes: One monthly price per plan, every feature included | Varies: A base price, plus paid add-ons for apps, websites or marketing |
| Bed-specific booking | Yes: Clients pick their exact reformer on a map of the room | Partly: Usually a place in the class; sometimes a numbered spot |
| Automatic waitlist with a held spot | Yes: A freed bed is offered to the next client in line and held while they confirm | Partly: Waitlists are common; holding the spot for the next client varies |
| Class minimums | Yes: Short classes move clients to a class nearby, or cancel with credits back automatically | Varies: Often a manual cancel-and-refund job for the front desk |
| Assisted migration | Yes: Free on every plan, with a dry run before anything is saved | Varies: Often a paid onboarding or setup package |
| Full data export | Yes: Every table as CSV in one ZIP, any time, without asking | Partly: Partial exports, or a full one on request |
| Branded studio site | Yes: Included on every plan, on your own domain | Partly: A booking widget, or a website as an extra |
| Client app | Coming soon: Built for iPhone and Android with Studio mode for staff; heading to the stores | Varies: A shared app, or a branded one as a paid extra |
| AI WhatsApp receptionist | Coming soon: Coming soon, included in Studio+ and Multi | No: Rarely offered |
| Support hours | Yes: Real people, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm UK time | Varies: Often ticket-first, or outside UK hours |
| Setup fee | Yes: None | Varies: Common |
| Contract length | Yes: Monthly, cancel any time | Varies: Often 12 months |
Price
- Joul
- Yes: One monthly price per plan, every feature included
- Typical studio software
- Varies: A base price, plus paid add-ons for apps, websites or marketing
Bed-specific booking
- Joul
- Yes: Clients pick their exact reformer on a map of the room
- Typical studio software
- Partly: Usually a place in the class; sometimes a numbered spot
Automatic waitlist with a held spot
- Joul
- Yes: A freed bed is offered to the next client in line and held while they confirm
- Typical studio software
- Partly: Waitlists are common; holding the spot for the next client varies
Class minimums
- Joul
- Yes: Short classes move clients to a class nearby, or cancel with credits back automatically
- Typical studio software
- Varies: Often a manual cancel-and-refund job for the front desk
Assisted migration
- Joul
- Yes: Free on every plan, with a dry run before anything is saved
- Typical studio software
- Varies: Often a paid onboarding or setup package
Full data export
- Joul
- Yes: Every table as CSV in one ZIP, any time, without asking
- Typical studio software
- Partly: Partial exports, or a full one on request
Branded studio site
- Joul
- Yes: Included on every plan, on your own domain
- Typical studio software
- Partly: A booking widget, or a website as an extra
Client app
- Joul
- Coming soon: Built for iPhone and Android with Studio mode for staff; heading to the stores
- Typical studio software
- Varies: A shared app, or a branded one as a paid extra
AI WhatsApp receptionist
- Joul
- Coming soon: Coming soon, included in Studio+ and Multi
- Typical studio software
- No: Rarely offered
Support hours
- Joul
- Yes: Real people, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm UK time
- Typical studio software
- Varies: Often ticket-first, or outside UK hours
Setup fee
- Joul
- Yes: None
- Typical studio software
- Varies: Common
Contract length
- Joul
- Yes: Monthly, cancel any time
- Typical studio software
- Varies: Often 12 months
“Typical studio software” describes what is common in the market, from what studio owners tell us. Products differ and change, so check any provider’s current terms.
Provider by provider
Switching from a system you know?
What each one is known for, where it is strong, and how we differ, with a link to check every statement on their own site. And how switching works, system by system.
- Mindbody vs JoulBusiness software for fitness, wellness and beauty businesses, alongside the Mindbody consumer app where people discover and book classes.Last checked: not yet (drafted 22 October 2026 from public information)
- Momence vs JoulBooking, payments and marketing software for studios, teachers and event hosts, covering classes, events and on-demand content.Last checked: not yet (drafted 22 October 2026 from public information)
- TeamUp vs JoulBooking, membership and payment software for gyms, studios and other fitness businesses, founded in the UK.Last checked: not yet (drafted 22 October 2026 from public information)
- Glofox vs JoulManagement software and branded member apps for gyms and boutique studios, part of ABC Fitness.Last checked: not yet (drafted 22 October 2026 from public information)
- bsport vs JoulManagement software for boutique fitness, yoga and Pilates studios, with a focus on the client experience.Last checked: not yet (drafted 22 October 2026 from public information)
Other providers’ details are from their own websites, linked beside each statement. Products, prices and plans change: check each provider’s current terms before you decide. Product names belong to their owners; Joul is not affiliated with any of them.
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