A TeamUp alternative that starts free
TeamUp and Groopla both price by the customers who book in a month. Groopla is free for your first 20 active customers, and a studio with 101 to 200 of them pays less than on TeamUp’s $189 plan.
At a glance
| Compared | Groopla | TeamUp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | By active customers: people who book or buy that month. | By active customers: anyone with a registration or purchase in the previous month. |
| 101–200 active customers | €59 / $69 a month (Studio) up to 150, then €119 / $139 a month (Growth) up to 400. | $189 a month. |
| Free plan | Yes, up to 20 active customers, with every feature. | No; a free trial. |
| Contract and setup | Month to month or yearly, no setup fee. | Month to month, no setup fee. |
| Locations | One on most plans, three on Pro, more at €29 a month each. | Unlimited. |
| Branded app | Not offered. Clients book from your link in their browser. | $99 a month add-on. |
| How clients book | Phone number and a texted code. No password. | Your website or the TeamUp apps. |
TeamUp’s details as published on : TeamUp pricing. Prices change; check theirs before you decide.
Lower prices at each size
With pricing by active customers, members on holiday cost you nothing. Groopla’s steps are lower: a studio with 150 people booking a month pays €59 / $69 a month (Studio).
Between 151 and 400 active customers you’re on Growth. Groopla only moves you up a plan after two months in a row above your limit, and emails you first.
What you get on every plan
There are no feature tiers on Groopla. Every plan, Free included, has:
- Recurring classes, courses and one-off workshops on one timetable.
- Class packs, monthly passes, drop-ins and deposits, paid into your own Stripe account.
- Automatic waitlists that book the next person and text them.
- Text and email reminders, booking windows and a no-show rule.
- The Groopla Business staff app, reports, an API and webhooks.
Moving from TeamUp
Set up your timetable and passes, test a booking yourself, then swap the link on your website. Clients sign in with their phone number the first time they book. For passes bought on TeamUp, add the classes left to each client’s record by hand.
When TeamUp is the better choice
- You run several locations and want them all on one price without add-ons.
- You want your own branded app in the App Store.
- You sell live online classes as part of your memberships.
Questions
Do both count active customers the same way?
Nearly. TeamUp counts anyone with a registration or purchase in the previous month; Groopla counts anyone who books or buys in the calendar month.
Is there a contract?
No. Groopla runs month to month, or yearly with two months free.
Do my clients need new passwords?
No. They book with their phone number and a code we text them.
Read next
- Groopla vs Mindbody Published prices by active customer instead of per-location quotes.
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- Groopla vs Glofox From €0 a month for a single studio instead of €220.
- For martial arts schools Classes by belt and age group, monthly memberships and free trials.
- For CrossFit gyms Capped WOD slots, memberships and booking windows that keep it fair.
- Automatic waitlists Cancelled spots go to the next person in line, who gets a text.
- SMS reminders Texts and emails for bookings, changes and upcoming classes.
Try Groopla next to TeamUp
Set up a week of classes on the Free plan and book one yourself before you move anyone over.