Arketa vs Mariana Tek (2026): Pricing, Features & Switching
Arketa vs Mariana Tek
Built by studio operators, not a platform slowed down by a private-equity roll-up — Arketa ships new features every month and scales with you. We handle the entire switch — zero revenue lost.
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“When I look at the numbers of where we were in 2022, to where we are now, our revenue increased $10k/month consistently”
Kate C.
Why studios choose Arketa over Mariana Tek
Real humans, not a ticket queue
93% customer satisfaction score — real people who've worked behind the front desk, not a scripted bot. When something breaks on a Friday night, you reach someone who's done your job before.
New features every month, not every year
Arketa ships new features monthly. Mariana Tek's release pace has slowed since being acquired by Xplor — most updates take a quarter or longer, and bigger ones can take a year.
Fits one studio, scales to ten
Mariana Tek's pricing is built around multi-location chains from the start. Arketa starts where you start and scales with you — you pay for the locations you actually run, not an enterprise tier you're not ready for.
Arketa vs Mariana Tek, side by side
Built for boutique studios that want an all-in-one platform without an enterprise price tag — here's how the feature set compares.
| Feature | Arketa | Mariana Tek |
|---|---|---|
| Client experience | Modern, brand-forward design that fits one studio and scales to many | Built for large, multi-location franchises |
| Edit your own site | Edit your website, schedule + pricing instantly | Most website and content changes require a support ticket |
| Appointments & privates | Classes, appointments, privates + workshops, all native | Class-first platform; appointments need workarounds |
| Marketing & growth | All-in-one platform | Core workflows lean on a web of third-party integrations |
| Native marketing | Email, SMS + behavioral automations, one platform, one login | Runs through Brandbot, a separate product with a separate login |
| On-demand video & content | Native video, courses + retreats with unlimited storage | No native video, courses, or retreats — needs a third-party tool |
| Support & switching | Live chat with real humans; phone + email support available | Ticket queue; quality declined after the Xplor acquisition |
| Migration time | Most studios migrated in under 4 weeks | Multi-month migrations are common |
| Pricing transparency | Transparent, quote-based pricing | Pricing isn't published; varies significantly by account size |
| Product velocity | New features shipped monthly | One product among many in Xplor's portfolio; updates take a back seat |
| Payroll reporting | Automated payroll reporting built in | No automated payroll reporting |
| Advanced analytics | Included for every studio, on every plan | Gated behind higher-tier plans |
| Branded app, all included | Your branded app ships complete — no in-app upsells | Extras like promo cards + gamification sold as app upgrades |
| Instructor subbing & front desk | One-tap subbing + full front-desk tools in one login | No native subbing or front-desk workflow |
Based on publicly available information as of August 2026. Details may change — verify with each provider.
The switch, handled for you
Guided data migration
Your clients, packages, and schedule move over with a dedicated migration specialist — no manual re-entry, no lost history.
Onboarding with a real team
Side-by-side onboarding with people who've actually run a studio, not a help center article. You'll be ready to go live with confidence.
No long-term contract, zero revenue lost
We handle the entire switch on our timeline, not yours — so bookings and revenue keep flowing while you move.
Which one is right for your studio?
Be honest about where you are today — here is how we would call it.
Choose Arketa if…
- You want a platform that ships new features every month, not once a year
- You want transparent, quote-based pricing you can predict
- You want marketing automations and scheduling under one login, not split across Brandbot
- You want a migration that's done in under 4 weeks
Stick with Mariana Tek if…
- You're comfortable waiting a year between new feature releases
- You enjoy juggling separate logins — and separate bills — for booking and marketing
- You find unpredictable pricing part of the charm
Frequently asked questions
How easy is it to switch from Mariana Tek to Arketa?
Fast — most studios migrate in under 4 weeks with a dedicated specialist handling your clients, packages, and schedule. We manage the entire switch so you don't lose revenue along the way.
Why do studios switch from Mariana Tek to Arketa?
The integration tax, mostly. Appointments, payroll reporting, and advanced analytics either cost extra, sit behind a higher tier, or need a third-party tool — and marketing lives in Brandbot, a separate login. Arketa ships all of it in one platform, adds native instructor subbing, and releases new features monthly.
Does Arketa support multi-location studios?
Yes. Arketa starts where you start and scales with you as you add locations — you pay for the locations you actually run rather than an enterprise tier built for chains.
How does Arketa compare to Mariana Tek on user experience?
Arketa keeps marketing, scheduling, payments, and your branded app in one login, while Mariana Tek's marketing runs through Brandbot, a separate product with its own login. You can also edit your own website and pricing instantly, without submitting a support ticket.
What kind of support will I get?
Real-human live chat, plus phone and email support, from a team that has actually worked behind a studio front desk. No ticket queue, and no support quality that declined after an acquisition.
How does Arketa's pricing compare to Mariana Tek?
Arketa's pricing is transparent and quote-based, so you know what you're paying for. Mariana Tek's pricing isn't published and can vary significantly by account size.