# 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. **Together** “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.