Building Studio OS in the open
The research, the trade-offs, and the calls I make as I build. Some posts are for studio owners using the product; some are just me thinking out loud.
Studio OS vs fitDEGREE: an honest comparison for studio owners (2026)
A founder's honest, side-by-side comparison of Studio OS and fitDEGREE — flat pricing, what's actually included, and who each one is really for. If you're weighing a fitDEGREE alternative for your studio, start here.
ReadStudio OS vs WellnessLiving: an honest comparison for studio owners (2026)
A founder's honest, side-by-side comparison of Studio OS and WellnessLiving — pricing, the annual contract, what 'all-in-one' really includes, and who each one is really for. If you're weighing a WellnessLiving alternative, start here.
ReadStudio OS vs Mariana Tek: an honest comparison for studio owners (2026)
A founder's honest, side-by-side comparison of Studio OS and Mariana Tek — pricing, the multi-year contract, the branded app, and who each one is really for. If you're weighing a Mariana Tek alternative for your studio, start here.
ReadStudio OS vs Glofox: an honest comparison for studio owners (2026)
A founder's honest, side-by-side comparison of Studio OS and Glofox (ABC Glofox) — pricing, contracts, the branded app, and who each one is really for. If you're weighing a Glofox alternative for your studio, start here.
ReadStudio OS vs Momence: an honest comparison for studio owners (2026)
A founder's honest, side-by-side comparison of Studio OS and Momence — pricing, payment fees, support, and who each one is really for. If you're weighing a Momence alternative for your studio, start here.
ReadStudio OS vs Arketa: an honest comparison for studio owners (2026)
A founder's honest, side-by-side comparison of Studio OS and Arketa — pricing, the platform fee on payments, content tools, and who each one is really for. If you're weighing an Arketa alternative for your studio, start here.
ReadStudio OS vs Walla: an honest comparison for studio owners (2026)
A founder's honest, side-by-side comparison of Studio OS and Walla — pricing, what's included vs add-on, messaging, and who each one is really for. If you're weighing a Walla alternative for your studio, start here.
ReadStudio OS vs Punchpass: an honest comparison for studio owners (2026)
A founder's honest, side-by-side comparison of Studio OS and Punchpass — pricing, features, and who each one is really for. If you're weighing a Punchpass alternative for your studio, start here.
ReadStudio OS vs Mindbody: an honest comparison for studio owners (2026)
A founder's honest, side-by-side comparison of Studio OS and Mindbody — pricing, contracts, the shared marketplace, and who each one is really for. If you're weighing a Mindbody alternative for your studio, start here.
ReadI researched adding payments to Studio OS. Here's why I'm holding off.
Card-on-file, recurring billing, direct debit — I looked hard at building payments into Studio OS, then decided not to yet. Here's the thinking, and where I landed.
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