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Cost to build a fitness app like Strava or Mindbody: full 2026 breakdown for business owners

Ashit Vora · 22 min read

Cost to Build a Fitness App Like Strava or Mindbody in 2026

A consumer fitness tracking MVP costs $35,000 to $75,000 and takes 10 to 14 weeks. A studio management platform costs $65,000 to $175,000. This guide breaks down both build types, explains how fitness products actually keep users coming back (habit loops, wearable sync, booking capacity math), covers the business math from subscriptions to class packs, and shows when to build versus stay on Mindbody or Glofox.

App DevelopmentMay 31, 2026

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