Looking for the best Arketa alternative?

You don't have to frustrated with your software. Union brings running a studio back to simple, streamlined, and stress-free.

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Choosing studio software should be easy

Here’s a simple, side-by-side look at how Union compares to Arketa.

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Union

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Arketa

Live + On-Demand built in

Video

Zoom-based w/ manual uploads

Smooth, unified experience

Students

Web & app experience inconsistent

Clear, predictable pricing

Pricing

Higher base cost with usage limits

Consistent, studio-first design

Branding

Depends on templates & setup

STRESS-FREE MIGRATION

We make switching simple

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Recurring memberships & billing

Student info, membership details, and credit cards transfer over seamlessly. 

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Schedules, passes, and pricing

Classes, passes, events, and pricing mapped and validated before launch.

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Student communication

Helpful email templates to make sure your students know what's changing.

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Personalized onboarding

Live training and launch-day support (from a human!) to ensure zero downtime. 

"Our transition from MindBody to Union was seamless. I kept waiting for the ball to drop somewhere, but the Union team had our back the whole way. Our customers love the new system and we couldn't have had a better experience."

Alyssa Manny
Alyssa Manny, Ohana Yoga & Barre

FAQs

The most common questions owners ask before switching to Union.

 

Is it easy to switch from Arketa?

Yes — and we'll help you every step of the way. Our team handles the migration to ensure everything moves over smoothly: member profiles, payment plans, cards on file, and more.

How long does migration take?

Most studios are up and running in under a month. We'll walk you through every step and make sure you never feel rushed or stuck.

Can I use my existing website?

Absolutely. Use Union as your backend and keep your existing website. Or use our customizable pages if you're just starting out.

Will my Union booking pages match my website?

Yep! Union is easy to customize so your class schedule, booking experience, and video pages look and feel like the rest of your website.

Do I need extra equipment to livestream and create on-demand videos?

Nope. Just your phone and the Union Broadcaster app. Stream classes live, record on-demand, and build a replay library - using just your phone. No Zoom, Vimeo, or uploading required.

How much does Union cost?

Studio plans start at $250/month. We'll even delay your first payment, so you're not double-billed during the switch.

What if I'm not techy?

You don't need to be. Union is intuitive by design. And if you ever get stuck, our team is here to help — no jargon, no judgment.

TRANSPARENT PRICING

What you see is what you get

Pricing as simple as our platform

No fine print. No sneaky fees.

Core platform: $250 - $350 / month: Covers all the essentials: scheduling, payments, on-demand, and more. Most studios pay $250-$350 depending on features and add-ons.

Video storage: $15 - $50 / month: Costs are based on how much you upload and stream. Most studios fall in the $15-$30 range - high video use might push it closer to $50.

Payment processing = Standard industry rates: We use Stripe. Rates start at 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction. You decide whether to pass fees to clients — and no, we don't mark them up (unlike some platforms).

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