Transparent pricing. No processing markup.
Flat software fee. Branded app included. Your merchant account stays yours.
$499/mo for software. No Wellspring payment cut.
Why studios are looking for alternatives
The monthly fee is just part of the picture. Here's what studios tell us they're looking for.
Your merchant account
WellnessLiving bundles processing through Paragon Payment Solutions (an ISO). With Wellspring, you sign directly with Helcim and keep your own merchant account — no one sits between you and your acquirer.
Branded app sticker shock
WellnessLiving's white-label app costs ~$120/mo + $150 annual fee + $99 Apple developer fee. That's roughly $1,690/year on top of your base plan. With Wellspring, the branded app is included.
You deserve real support
When your booking system has a question on a Saturday, you want a person who built the software. With Wellspring, the founder picks up the phone.
Interface complexity
Studios consistently describe the UI as cluttered and overwhelming. Wellspring is built for the workflows you actually use, not hundreds of features you'll never touch.
Wellspring vs. WellnessLiving
A full-picture comparison including total cost with a branded app.
| Feature | Wellspring | WellnessLiving |
|---|---|---|
| Base software | $499/mo | $69-349/mo |
| Branded mobile app | Included | ~$141/mo extra ($1,690/yr) |
| Total with branded app | $499/mo | $438-469/mo |
| Custom domain | Included | Not standard |
| Support | Founder on the phone | Support team |
Processing fees, side by side
Who sends your statement, and whether they can mark up your fees.
| WellnessLiving | Wellspring | |
|---|---|---|
| Payment architecture | Bundled through Paragon (ISO) | Software only — you sign directly with Helcim |
| Card processing rate | Rate varies per merchant + $16/mo gateway + $199/yr maintenance + $189/yr PCI | Helcim interchange-plus (~2.5–2.7% effective) |
| Who sends your statement | WellnessLiving | Helcim |
| Can they mark up your fees? | Yes — structurally | No — structurally |
Illustrative cost at $20K/mo in processing
Round numbers for illustration — your exact savings depend on your volume and card mix.
*WellnessLiving does not publicly disclose its card processing rate. This estimate uses an industry-typical 3% assumption for comparison purposes only.
At $20K/mo, that's roughly $1,300/yr you're handing WellnessLiving instead of keeping in your studio.
Illustrative at $20K/mo processing volume with typical card mix. Your exact savings depend on your volume, mix, and ticket size. Use the calculator for your numbers.
"We switched from WellnessLiving and saved about $320 in the first month alone on payment processing. Subscriptions grew by over 15% in the first three months. The software just works, and when something comes up, Kyle actually picks up the phone."
John Scharfe
Owner, E8 Yoga • Longmont, CO • Migrated from WellnessLiving, January 2026
See it live at e8.yogaMigration without the headache
We've done this before. E8 Yoga migrated from WellnessLiving and was live within two weeks.
We map your current setup, memberships, and schedule.
Members, credits, schedules, and products move over cleanly.
We launch together and stay on call during your first week.
Switching from WellnessLiving FAQ
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
How much does Wellspring actually cost compared to WellnessLiving?
WellnessLiving BusinessPro ($349/mo) plus a branded app (~$141/mo) is $438-469/mo before processing. Wellspring is $499/mo for software, includes the branded app and custom domain, and gives your studio its own direct Helcim merchant account.
What about payment processing?
With Wellspring, you get your own Helcim merchant account with transparent interchange-plus pricing. You see exactly what you're paying on every statement, and your money goes directly to your bank account.
Can you migrate my data from WellnessLiving?
Yes. We've done it before with E8 Yoga. Members, credits, schedules, and products all transfer over. Most studios are live within 1-2 weeks.
What kind of support do you offer?
You talk to Kyle, the founder. Text or call for urgent issues, email for everything else. Real help from the person who built the software.
Ready to switch?
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