The Booking System for Studios Who Hate Complexity
Mindbody was built for the 2000s. Baluu is built for now. Get a powerful, affordable booking system without the bloat, the hidden fees, or the headaches.
✓ Free forever plan • ✓ No credit card required • ✓ Cancel anytime
Are you paying for features you never use?
Mindbody is designed for massive global franchises. As a result, you pay a premium for complex payroll, inventory, and enterprise tools that just clutter your screen. Baluu gives you exactly what you need: effortless scheduling, seamless payments, and beautiful booking pages — at a fraction of the cost.
Mindbody (The Enterprise Giant)
- Expensive: high monthly fees plus add-ons for basics.
- Overwhelming: hundreds of settings that require training.
- Hidden costs: sales-call pricing and locked-in contracts.
- Marketplace trap: competitors appear next to your studio.
Baluu (The Smart Choice)
- Transparent pricing with no hidden implementation fees.
- Setup in minutes with an intuitive dashboard.
- Client-first checkout that converts better.
- Built for terms, courses, and workshops.
Usability vs. Complexity
All the power, none of the bloat.
| Feature | Mindbody | Baluu |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | High (£150+++/mo) | Affordable & clear |
| Setup Time | Weeks (training required) | Minutes (DIY) |
| User Interface | Cluttered & dated | Clean & modern |
| Group Courses | Clunky enrollments | Native term support |
| Contract | Often locked-in | Monthly / cancel anytime |
| Support | Global call centers | Dedicated EU support |
Support that speaks your language
Tired of generic call centers? Baluu is built and supported in Europe. We understand the specific needs of local studios — from VAT settings to local payment methods.
Moving is easier than you think
Dreading the switch? Don't be. Our team specializes in helping studios migrate from Mindbody. We help you import your client list and set up your schedule so you don't miss a beat — or a booking.
Finally, software that understands terms and workshops
Mindbody treats everything like a gym class. Baluu understands that you run courses, term-based programs, and workshops. We make it easy to sell a 6-week course or a semester pass without hacking the system.
We don't steal your customers
Mindbody has a marketplace where customers can find any studio in your area. That means your profile can sit next to your competitor's ad. Baluu embeds on your website and helps you build your brand, not ours.
Why Choosing European Matters
When you use Mindbody, you are sending your data and your money to a Silicon Valley giant subject to the US CLOUD Act. This allows US authorities to access data stored on American servers, even if it belongs to a European citizen.
Baluu is different. We are a proudly independent European business with real people working across the UK, Portugal, Spain, and Lithuania.
We do not just follow GDPR because we have to; we follow it because we live here. We understand your market, your values, and your timezone because we share them.
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Run your studio, not your software
Simple, affordable, and built for modern studios in Europe.