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Walla review

Studio software for boutique fitness with booking, memberships, payroll, a member app and AI retention predictions.

By the KeenVerdict research desk · Updated November 9, 2026

Features (40%)
8.2
Ease of use (30%)
8.9
Value (30%)
7.3

Walla is designed for boutique studios rather than open-floor gyms, and it shows in features such as Book-a-Spot, sub and equipment management, guest passes and shared plans. Core starts at $299 per location per month billed monthly and includes unlimited users, transactional emails and texts, newsletters, Meta and Google lead sync, ratings and reviews, video on-demand courses, and payroll with pay rate setup. WallaPredict, an AI tool that flags members likely to cancel, is included on every plan, and the Walla Briefing tells staff who to welcome, convert and win back. Pro adds the full marketing suite with custom automations, a lead tracker, two-way texting and a branded studio app, priced on request. Walla adds no booking fees of its own, and studios can pass card costs to clients with the optional 3.9% Walla Offset. The $299 entry price is about three times that of Gymdesk or Zen Planner.

Who it is for

Boutique yoga, pilates and cycling studios that want a clean booking experience and churn alerts.

Price

Core from $299 per location per month billed monthly; Pro by quote.

Starting at Per location $299 /mo per location, billed monthly
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

  • Classes, appointments, enrollments, waitlists and Book-a-Spot
  • WallaPredict AI that flags members at risk of cancelling
  • Payroll and pay rate setup with financial reporting
  • Email, newsletters and Meta and Google lead sync
  • Video library and video on-demand courses with Zoom integration

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Unlimited users and WallaPredict on every plan
  • Strength: No booking or convenience fees added by Walla
  • Strength: Support team average response under 15 minutes, per Walla
  • Weakness: Highest published entry price on this list at $299 per location
  • Weakness: Branded app and two-way texting need the Pro plan
  • Weakness: Built for boutique studios more than open-gym facilities

Key facts

  • Plans: Core, Pro
  • Users: Unlimited on every plan
  • Client fees: None added by Walla; optional 3.9% Walla Offset
  • Multi-location: Supported, with consolidated reporting

Where it ranks

Walla is No. 9 in our Best Gym Management Software verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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