YogaTeacherMomence is newer. YogaTeacher is calmer.
Momence is a fast-moving newcomer with lots of features being added. YogaTeacher takes a different approach: do the essentials well, ship slowly, charge fairly. The result is a more predictable tool for a studio that wants to focus on teaching, not on adopting platform updates.
Studios don't leave Momence because it's bad — they leave because it was built for someone else's business.
Why studios switch from Momence.
Momence ships fast — which is great when you want the newest feature, less great when last week's UI gets replaced. YogaTeacher's product surface is narrower and changes slowly.
Momence relies primarily on Stripe. YogaTeacher supports PayPal (default), Stripe and Razorpay — each studio brings their own account, so you control fees and payouts.
Momence has tiered pricing with feature gates between plans. YogaTeacher is flat: $29/month single studio, $79/month multi — everything included, no upsells.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Last updated: May 2026. Momence pricing and feature details change — please verify on their site before deciding.
| Feature | YogaTeacher | Momence |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (entry) | $29 | ~$30–$80 |
| Online booking page | Built-in | Built-in |
| Class packs | Built-in | Built-in |
| Recurring memberships | Built-in | Built-in |
| PayPal support | Built-in | No |
| Stripe support | Built-in | Built-in |
| Razorpay support | Built-in | No |
| Instructor portal | Built-in | Built-in |
| Multi-location | Built-in | Built-in |
| Public booking page (PWA) | Built-in | Built-in |
| Multi-currency (18 supported) | Built-in | Add-on |
| Free trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| Contract length | Monthly | Monthly |
| Platform transaction fee | 0% | Varies |
| Open API | Planned | Built-in |
How to switch from Momence in 7 days.
A pragmatic 1-week migration plan. Most studios complete this inside a single weekend; the 7-day version below is the comfortable pace.
- 1Export your member list and class history from Momence.
- 2Sign up for YogaTeacher, import members via CSV.
- 3Re-create class types and packages. Connect your payment processor.
- 4Build the weekly schedule. Test the public booking page.
- 5Send members the new booking link.
- 6Run both for 24 hours.
- 7Turn off Momence renewals.
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Frequently asked questions
Why would I leave Momence for YogaTeacher?
Two reasons we hear most: payment-processor choice (Momence is Stripe-only; YogaTeacher supports PayPal, Stripe and Razorpay) and pricing predictability (YogaTeacher is flat; Momence has feature-gated tiers).
Is YogaTeacher cheaper than Momence?
Depending on the plan tier you'd need on Momence, YogaTeacher is typically $0–$50/month cheaper. For a single boutique studio, the savings work out to a few hundred dollars a year.
Can I import my Momence data?
Yes. Momence exports members and class history as CSV. YogaTeacher's CSV import handles members and packages directly; class history is informational rather than operational so most studios don't bother re-importing it.
Does YogaTeacher have a built-in API?
A public API is on the roadmap, not yet shipped. Most studios don't need one — webhooks are available for Stripe payment events; member sync to external tools is via CSV export.
What about Momence's marketing automations?
YogaTeacher focuses on transactional email (bookings, reminders). For marketing campaigns, most studios connect a dedicated tool (Mailchimp, ConvertKit) via CSV member export.
How long does migration take?
1–3 days. Largest task is re-modelling class types and packages.