Mindbody wants a multi-year contract and a percentage of every booking. Punchpass keeps the schedule but punts on comms. Arketa wants a Stripe Connect lock-in. You'll have a working studio site, WhatsApp class booking, package-expiry alerts, and a retreat-broadcast flow set up before tomorrow's 7am class.
Weekly schedule on the site. Tap to book, WhatsApp confirm + 2h reminder. Cap reached opens waitlist. Cancellations re-offer the slot.
10-class, 20-class, monthly, unlimited — pings when 2 classes left or expiring. Drop-in vs. member rollups show which classes pull which.
Broadcast a retreat to the member list or filter by tag. 1-tap booking page with deposit link, waitlist, and roomshare requests in one place.
| Feature | DCS | The other guys |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 5 min | Onboarding call + Stripe Connect |
| Cost | Flat $49-149/mo all students | % of every booking + per-staff fees |
| WhatsApp booking + reminders | Native, 2h pre-class ping | Email / app push — students miss class |
| Package-expiry alerts | 2-left + expiring nudges | Hope they check the portal |
| Retreat / workshop broadcast | Filter + 1-tap booking | Mailchimp blast + DM follow-ups |
| Own your student + package data | Yes — CSV export | Locked into their platform |
Your weekly schedule lives on the site. Students tap a class, confirm on WhatsApp, get a calendar invite and a 2-hour pre-class reminder. Cap reached → waitlist auto-opens. Cancellations re-offer the slot to the next person in line.
Sell 10-class, 20-class, monthly, or unlimited packages. WhatsApp pings when a package hits 2 classes left and again when it expires this week. One-tap renewal link with Stripe / Razorpay / UPI. No more "do I have a class left?" at the front desk.
Yes. Every check-in is tagged drop-in, package, or unlimited member. Per-class and per-month rollups show which classes pull members vs. drop-ins so you can price and time accordingly. Membership conversion suggestion fires after a student's 3rd drop-in.
Type once, broadcast on WhatsApp to your member list — or filter to unlimited members, lapsed students, or yin-class regulars. Each retreat or workshop gets a 1-tap booking page with deposit link. Capacity, waitlist, and roomshare requests are tracked in one place.
Yes. Hobby + Pro are sized for a solo teacher with home, park, or studio-rental classes. Same booking, package, and reminder flow — no per-room or per-teacher fees. Upgrade to Yoga OS when you add a second teacher or open a permanent space.