Comparison

Hone vs. MindBody

MindBody runs the client-facing business — booking, payments, and retail. Hone covers the teaching side and internal coordination: exercise libraries, class plans, studio scheduling, and client progress that actually means something in Pilates.

Hone

Hone is purpose-built for reformer Pilates, Lagree, and mat instructors. The exercise library, class plan builder, studio scheduling, and session log are all designed around how Pilates is actually taught — built by an instructor, for instructors.

MindBody

MindBody is a general-purpose fitness business platform focused on scheduling, payments, and retail management. It serves gyms, spas, and yoga studios as well as Pilates.

Feature comparison

Feature
Hone
MindBody
Reformer & Lagree exercise library
Spring / resistance settings per exercise
Contraindication-aware modifications
Drag-and-drop class plan builder
Session logging with modification notes
Client pregnancy & injury tracking
AI class plan generation
AI instructor cue suggestions
AI plan adaptation for client conditions
Studio scheduling & calendar
Studio plan
Online booking for clients
Studio plan
Sub request & claim flow
Studio plan
New client intake form
Studio plan
Online payment collection
Studio plan
Built for solo instructors
Add-on only
Free trial, no card required
Starting price
$14/mo
$129/mo

Pricing

Hone
$14/mo (monthly) or $149/yr
MindBody
From $129/mo — higher tiers for advanced features

MindBody pricing varies by plan tier. Hone has one instructor price.

The verdict

If you need a booking marketplace and retail POS, MindBody covers that. For the teaching layer — exercise libraries, class planning, client health profiles, and studio scheduling without the enterprise price tag — Hone is purpose-built for it.

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