Looking for a Mindbody Alternative?
Mindbody was built for gyms. Your sports club deserves software designed for courts, tournaments, and multi-sport management. Meet Book & Go.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how Book & Go compares to Mindbody for sports club management.
| Feature | Book & Go | Mindbody |
|---|---|---|
| Built for Sports Clubs | Designed specifically for racquet sports and multi-sport facilities | Designed for gyms, yoga studios, and wellness businesses |
| White-Label App | Fully branded app on App Store & Google Play under your club name | Mindbody branded app — clubs are listings in their marketplace |
| Court Booking System | Purpose-built court scheduling with drag & drop, recurring bookings, waitlists | Generic class/appointment booking — not designed for courts |
| Sports Supported | 13+ sports: padel, tennis, pickleball, squash, badminton, football, basketball | Gym classes, yoga, pilates, salon services — not sport-specific |
| Tournament Management | Full tournament and league system with brackets, pools, automated draws | No tournament management — not relevant to their market |
| Pricing | Flat subscription with zero commission on bookings | From $139/mo to $699+/mo, plus transaction fees and add-on costs |
| Point of Sale (POS) | Integrated POS for pro shop, food & beverages, merchandise | POS available but as an add-on at higher tiers |
| Customer Data Ownership | Club owns 100% of player data and analytics | Data lives within Mindbody ecosystem — players are shared |
| Dedicated Account Manager | Personal support contact for every club | Premium support only at highest tiers ($699+/mo) |
| Setup Complexity | Guided onboarding, live within 2-3 weeks | Complex setup, steep learning curve, extensive training needed |
Why Sports Clubs Switch from Mindbody
The five biggest reasons sports clubs are leaving Mindbody for Book & Go.
Built for Sports, Not Gyms
Mindbody was designed for yoga studios and fitness classes. Court-based sports have fundamentally different booking needs — time slots, doubles/singles, recurring court rentals, peak pricing. Book & Go was built specifically for racquet and multi-sport clubs.
Your Own Branded App
On Mindbody, your club is one listing among thousands of gyms and studios. With Book & Go, players download YOUR app from the App Store. Your logo, your brand, your player community — not Mindbody's marketplace.
Tournament & League Management
Mindbody has zero tournament features — it simply was not designed for competitive sports. Book & Go includes full tournament management with brackets, pool play, league standings, automated draws, and player rankings.
Dramatically Lower Cost
Mindbody's pricing starts at $139/month and quickly escalates to $699+ for premium features. Book & Go offers flat subscription pricing that includes white-label app, POS, tournaments, and dedicated support — no hidden fees, no transaction charges.
Purpose-Built Court Scheduling
Mindbody uses class/appointment booking that does not translate well to court reservations. Book & Go offers drag-and-drop court scheduling, peak/off-peak pricing, automatic court rotation, recurring bookings, and waitlist management designed for how courts actually operate.
“We used Mindbody for two years and constantly fought with its booking system. It was built for yoga classes, not tennis courts. Switching to Book & Go was like night and day — court scheduling just works, and our members finally have a branded app they love.”
Tennis Club General Manager
Tennis & padel facility, California
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