Head to head · September 2026
Amilia vs Mindbody
A recreation-management specialist against a broad fitness/wellness generalist — two platforms built for genuinely different buyers. Amilia is built specifically for YMCAs, parks & recreation departments, camps and youth leagues, publishing two tiers with implementation costs stated up front ($99/mo + $899 setup, or $499/mo + $2,999 setup). Mindbody serves gyms, studios, salons and spas, publishes only a "from $79/mo" starting figure, and quotes nearly everything else.
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Score duel
Factor by factor
| Feature | Amilia | Mindbody |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9 | 6.2 |
| Headline price | $99/mo | $79/mo entry (per location) |
| True monthly cost | $99–$499/mo | ~$99–$499+/mo |
| Pricing model | Two published tiers (Standard/Advanced) by account and facility ceiling, plus a quote-only Custom tier for large public agencies | Quote-based (Starter, Accelerate, Ultimate — sales call required) |
| Transparent pricing | ||
| Branded app | ||
| AI tools | ||
| Unlimited clients | ||
| Scheduling / POS | ||
| Free tier |
The verdict
Pick Amilia if you run a public recreation department, YMCA, camp or youth sports league — it is built specifically for that buyer, and the pricing page states implementation costs most competitors leave out. Pick Mindbody if you run a private gym, studio or spa — Amilia was never built for that market, and its member app is the weakest-rated one in this catalog.
Choose Amilia if…
- You run a YMCA, JCC, parks & recreation department, camp or youth sports league — a niche Mindbody does not target
- You want implementation costs stated on the pricing page rather than discovered after signing
- You need facility and multi-program registration management, not single-studio class scheduling
Choose Mindbody if…
- You run a private gym, studio or spa — not a public recreation or community organization
- You want a better-reviewed member-facing app — Amilia's sits at 1.6/5, the weakest in this catalog
- You want Mindbody's large consumer marketplace for client discovery
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