Editorial disclosure: Vibefam publishes this review and competes in the boutique fitness studio software category. Every rating, percentage, and reviewer quote in this piece is sourced; every source is in the bibliography at the end.
Top Pilates studio management platforms in New Zealand
With the rising popularity of Pilates in New Zealand, studio owners need a reliable management system to streamline bookings, client management and daily operations. The right Pilates studio software automates scheduling, simplifies memberships and elevates the client experience so you can focus on growth. We've compared the leading Pilates booking platforms in New Zealand - vibefam, Mindbody, Glofox, Xplor Gym, GymMaster and PushPress - to help you choose with confidence.
1. Vibefam
Real-time class spots booking with reformer floor plans
Custom-branded booking apps for members and staff
Automated recurring payments and membership management
Lead management to automate follow-ups and nurture client relationships
AI-Powered Analytics - data-driven insights to optimise business decisions
Pricing - Plans from 99 NZD/month, Most Popular plan 199 NZD/month, Professional plan 319 NZD/month
2. Mindbody
AI-driven marketing automation
Client management with automatic reminders
Pilates instructor appointment scheduling
Mobile app for client scheduling and payments
Pricing - Starter 139 NZD, Accelerate 279 NZD, Ultimate 419 NZD, Ultimate Plus 549 NZD per month
3. Glofox
Class scheduling for yoga and Pilates studios
Staff and instructor management
Personalised mobile booking app for Pilates clients
Membership management and payment processing
Pricing - Essential 160 NZD/month; Ultimate and Enterprise on custom pricing
4. Xplor Gym
Online Pilates class scheduling with automated reminders
Instructor appointment scheduling
Performance monitoring and reporting
Multi-location scalability
Pricing - From $150 NZD/month, custom pricing available
5. GymMaster
Key Features
Integrated point-of-sale for retail
Client management for Pilates studios
Cloud-based management with real-time tracking
Automated billing and attendance tracking
Pricing - Basic 99, Standard 149, Professional 199 NZD/month, Enterprise custom
6. PushPress
Mobile-friendly online scheduling for Pilates classes
Integrated payment processing
Member check-in and attendance tracking
Marketing and lead-generation tools
Pricing - Free 0 NZD basic, Pro 159 NZD, Max 229 NZD per month
How to choose the right software for your studio
Studio focus and AI capability - boutique Pilates studios in New Zealand benefit most from a comprehensive AI-driven platform like vibefam, while large multi-site operators may need Mindbody or Xplor Gym.
Booking and scheduling - Glofox and PushPress offer solid online scheduling; vibefam adds reformer spot booking on top.
Member and instructor management - GymMaster and Xplor Gym provide automated billing and comprehensive client tools.
Mobile app and client engagement - vibefam and Glofox both deliver branded mobile experiences.
Customisation and AI automation - vibefam, Mindbody and PushPress offer differing depths of automation; vibefam pairs the AI suite with a dedicated Studio Success Manager.