Premium boutique software without the enterprise price tag or the add-on upsells. Transparent pricing. AI-powered retention. See why growing studios choose Walla over Mariana Tek.
Every feature listed under Walla is included in your plan. With Mariana Tek, many require paid add-ons or higher-tier upgrades.
| Feature | Walla | Mariana Tek |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Booking | ||
| Class, appointment, and enrollment scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Book-a-Spot floor plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Waitlists with automatic notifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sub management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Equipment management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Built-in Zoom integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client Experience | ||
| Branded studio app | ✓ Incl. in Pro | Incl. in Core |
| Guest passes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gift cards and promo codes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Push notifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video on-demand courses | ✓ | Higher tiers |
| Built exclusively for boutique fitness | ✓ | ✓ Both boutique-focused |
| Marketing & Growth | ||
| Marketing automation suite | ✓ Incl. in Pro | Growth add-on |
| Branded emails and newsletters | ✓ Incl. in Pro | Higher tiers |
| Google and Meta integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lead forms and tracking | ✓ | Higher tiers |
| Audience segmentation | ✓ Unlimited on Pro | Limited / add-on |
| Two-way texting | ✓ Incl. in Pro | Paid add-on |
| AI & Retention Intelligence | ||
| AI-powered churn prediction (WallaPredict) | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI chatbot / missed-call handling | ✓ Concierge Agent | ✗ |
| Automated at-risk client re-engagement | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting & Finance | ||
| Financial and performance reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll and pay rate setup | ✓ | Via paid integration |
| Automated failed payment reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Actionable insights with recommendations | ✓ | Descriptive dashboards |
| Platform & Pricing | ||
| Transparent, published pricing | ✓ $320-$599/mo | ✗ Quote-based, premium |
| No marketplace competing with your brand | ✓ | ✓ No consumer marketplace |
| Flexible terms, no lock-in | ✓ | Quote-based terms |
| Unlimited users included | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expert data migration | ✓ | Not published |
Mariana Tek is quote-based and premium, and reviewers report setup fees and add-ons like the Growth suite and a separate payroll integration.
Mariana Tek is built for premium brands and priced accordingly. Walla gives growing studios the same boutique focus at transparent Core and Pro pricing.
Reviewers report the Growth add-on and payroll upgrades feel essential yet cost extra. Walla includes marketing, reporting, and payroll in your plan.
WallaPredict flags at-risk members and recommends next steps. Mariana Tek has no comparable churn prediction.
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“We are nothing short of overjoyed and relieved to have made the switch to Walla. So much of my time over the past four years of studio ownership has gone to stressing out over our software system. It was confusing, unattractive, not intuitive in the least, and it seemed like to do anything beyond the basics, we needed some sort of a ‘hack.’”
“Walla is like the Apple of booking software. It simplifies what other companies have made too complex.”
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The #1 fear studios have about changing platforms is the migration. We've helped hundreds of studios switch smoothly.
Your onboarding specialist manages the transfer of your member data, payment histories, and credit cards through Stripe as part of Signature onboarding. No data left behind.
Your onboarding specialist walks you through a structured 6-week launch plan. A real person who knows studios, not a help article.
Studio owners consistently report that their teams adopt Walla almost immediately. Intuitive design means less training and fewer mistakes.
“Migrating to Walla gave me the confidence to open a third studio.” Meghan Kinsey, Motivate. Movement

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