YogaTeacherWellnessLiving tries to do everything. YogaTeacher does the essentials, well.
WellnessLiving has 200+ features across wellness verticals. Most boutique studios use 15 of them. YogaTeacher is the focused alternative: bookings, memberships, payments, instructors — done well, priced honestly.
Studios don't leave WellnessLiving because it's bad — they leave because it was built for someone else's business.
Why studios switch from WellnessLiving.
WellnessLiving's admin dashboard has 20+ navigation items. YogaTeacher has 7. Most studio owners we talk to never used the reward programs, in-app challenges or branded marketing automations they're paying for.
WellnessLiving entry pricing is around $99/month; add-ons (Achieve mobile app, marketing tools, branded ENB) push most studios into the $150–250 range. YogaTeacher is $29/month, everything included.
WellnessLiving serves yoga, pilates, dance, martial arts, salons, gyms and spas — the breadth means the depth in any one is shallow. YogaTeacher is yoga + pilates, end of list.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Last updated: May 2026. WellnessLiving pricing and feature details change — please verify on their site before deciding.
| Feature | YogaTeacher | WellnessLiving |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (entry) | $29 | ~$99 |
| Built specifically for yoga + pilates | Built-in | No |
| Recurring memberships | Built-in | Built-in |
| Class packs | Built-in | Built-in |
| Online booking page | Built-in | Built-in |
| PayPal support | Built-in | Add-on |
| Stripe support | Built-in | Built-in |
| Razorpay support | Built-in | No |
| Branded mobile app | Public booking PWA | Extra fee |
| Instructor portal | Built-in | Built-in |
| Multi-location | Built-in | Built-in |
| Multi-currency | 18 currencies | Built-in |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Setup time | < 1 hour | 1–2 weeks |
| Platform transaction fee | 0% | Varies |
How to switch from WellnessLiving 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, class history and packages from WellnessLiving (Reports > Export).
- 2Sign up for YogaTeacher and CSV-import members. Re-create class types and packages — the data shapes translate cleanly.
- 3Connect PayPal, Stripe or Razorpay. Test a $1 purchase to confirm payouts.
- 4Build the weekly schedule. Assign instructors. Preview the public booking page.
- 5Announce the new booking link to members.
- 6Run both for 24 hours.
- 7Cancel WellnessLiving. Pocket the ~$70/month difference.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference between YogaTeacher and WellnessLiving?
YogaTeacher is focused — yoga and pilates, bookings, memberships, payments. WellnessLiving is broad — many verticals, many features, higher price. If you need the breadth, WellnessLiving makes sense; if you don't, YogaTeacher is faster and cheaper.
Can I migrate from WellnessLiving without losing member data?
Yes. WellnessLiving's CSV export includes members, classes and packages. YogaTeacher's CSV import handles all three. Plan a 24-hour overlap to catch any in-flight bookings.
Does YogaTeacher have a branded mobile app like WellnessLiving's Achieve?
Not a native app, but a PWA-ready public booking page that members can add to their phone home screen and use like an app. Why: native apps add cost ($50–200/month) and friction (one app per studio); the PWA approach scales to multi-location without extra cost.
How much will I save by switching?
For a single studio: about $70/month (~$840/year). For multi-location with WellnessLiving add-ons: often $100–200/month (~$1,200–$2,400/year).
Will WellnessLiving's mobile-check-in workflow work in YogaTeacher?
Yes. YogaTeacher's instructor portal and front-desk check-in flow both work on mobile. Instructors mark attendance with one tap; the roster updates live.
How long does migration take?
1–3 days for most studios. Largest time sink is re-modelling class types and packages; data migration is straightforward via CSV.