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Fitness Studios: frequently asked questions

What's the best software for a fitness studio?

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The best fitness studio software handles class bookings with capacity, 1:1 session bookings, trainer scheduling, memberships, payments, on-demand video sales, and a branded studio website. Mindbody dominates the enterprise end at $129-$700+/month but is overkill and expensive for boutique studios. PT Suite is the modern alternative at £19/month — same core surfaces, transparent pricing, self-serve setup, and no annual contract. The honest answer: Mindbody wins for multi-service wellness (gym + spa + retail); PT Suite wins for single-discipline fitness studios.

Is PT Suite good for fitness studios?

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Yes — for boutique studios, single-location studios, and small multi-location chains. It handles the full studio workflow: branded website, class booking with capacity, 1:1 session booking, multi-trainer scheduling, memberships, payments via Stripe, on-demand video sales for beyond-hours revenue, and automated notifications. Less well suited to multi-service wellness operations (gym + spa + skincare + retail) where Mindbody's breadth genuinely matters, or to multi-location enterprise chains needing complex franchise reporting.

How much does PT Suite cost for a fitness studio?

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PT Suite starts at £19/month for the full studio stack: branded website, class booking with capacity, 1:1 session booking, multi-trainer scheduling, memberships, payments via Stripe, on-demand video sales, and automated notifications. No per-class fee, no platform transaction fee on top of Stripe, no annual contract. Mindbody plans for studios typically run $129-$700+/month with sales-led pricing. A 14-day free trial gives full feature access with no credit card required.

Can I manage multiple trainers with PT Suite?

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Yes. Each trainer has their own profile, availability calendar, and class types — the studio's master timetable updates automatically as trainers set their availability. No more spreadsheet rotas, double-bookings, or chasing trainers for their schedule. Members see which trainer leads each class on your studio website and can book accordingly. Payments and attendance are tracked per trainer for reporting and pay-out purposes. Designed for studios with 2-20 trainers; larger franchises typically need enterprise tools.

Can I integrate PT Suite with Stripe for studio payments?

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Yes. Stripe integration is native — connect your own Stripe account and pay only Stripe's standard rate (around 1.5% + 20p in the UK, 2.9% + 30c in the US) with zero additional platform fee. Members pay at booking, when buying class packs, when subscribing to membership (recurring), or when buying on-demand content. Refunds, prepaid packages, and pause-membership flows are all handled. There is no Mindbody-style payment processing markup or platform transaction fee.

How long does it take to set up a fitness studio with PT Suite?

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Most studio owners publish their branded site, configure class types and trainer schedules, set up memberships, connect Stripe, and open online booking within 45-90 minutes. The setup wizard walks through theme, services, trainer profiles, schedule, and Stripe step by step. Importing existing members from a CSV (or migrating from Mindbody, Glofox, or WellnessLiving) typically takes another 30-60 minutes. The full onboarding is self-serve — no demo call, no implementation team, no setup fee required.