Cloud Studio Manager
Cloud Studio Manager combines scheduling, billing, marketing, client communication, and reporting for fitness and wellness studios.
What Cloud Studio Manager is
Cloud Studio Manager combines scheduling, billing, marketing, client communication, and reporting for fitness and wellness studios. It handles recurring classes and appointments, room and instructor calendars, capacity limits, blackout dates, waitlists, and guest bookings. Studios can offer memberships, class packs, and drop-ins, with renewals, pauses, expiries, and family or dependent accounts. Payment features include card and ACH processing, recurring billing, recovery of failed payments, point of sale, gift cards, and account ledgers. Marketing includes segmented email campaigns, Mailchimp campaign import, and SMS from a studio-dedicated number. Reporting dashboards cover revenue, attendance, fill rates, and payment health, with CSV, Excel, and PDF exports. Listed AI tools include churn-risk scoring, win-back recommendations, no-show prediction, demand forecasting, a booking assistant, and campaign copy drafting; they are off by default. The maker describes it for gyms and other fitness and wellness studios, including multi-location businesses. The free plan includes the platform with unlimited users and no software fee, contract, or per-user charge.
Good
- Recurring classes and appointments include waitlists and guest bookings.
- Supports memberships, class packs, and drop-ins.
- Payments include card, ACH, and gift cards.
- Reports export to CSV, Excel, and PDF.
- Free plan has unlimited users and no software fee.
Watch out
- AI capabilities are off by default.
- Payment processing is integrated with Host Merchant Services.
Who it suits
It suits gyms, yoga, wellness, Pilates, dance, martial arts, cycling, barre, and boxing studios that need scheduling, payments, and reporting together. Multi-location businesses are also within its stated audience.
Verdict
Cloud Studio Manager brings studio operations and reporting into one free platform with no per-user charge. Its wide set of functions may suit studios looking to manage bookings, billing, and marketing together.
Plans and prices
From Cloud Studio Manager's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Studio Manager Free for Life | Free | All platform features · unlimited users · no per-user fees · no contract · HMS payment processing required for payment services · Free for life; no subscription |
| Free | Free | Whole platform included · unlimited users · no tiers or paid add-ons · $0 a month; no software fee, contract, or per-user charge |
The facts
Each one read from Cloud Studio Manager's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Account security
- The maker lists two-factor authentication, passwordless sign-in for staff and trainers, role-based permissions, and an audit trail for admin sign-ins.checked 2 Oct 2026
- AI capabilities
- Ten optional AI tools cover churn risk, no-show prediction, demand forecasting, campaign drafting, POS upsell and conversational booking assistance.checked 15 Oct 2026
- AI features
- The maker lists churn-risk scoring, win-back recommendations, no-show prediction, demand forecasting, a conversational booking assistant, and campaign copy drafting; AI capabilities are off by default.checked 2 Oct 2026
- API and SDKs
- The reviewed official home, pricing, features and about pages do not state a public API, SDK or developer portal.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Client access
- Members can book, cancel, reschedule, join waitlists, update cards, sign waivers and view pack credits through a portal and mobile apps.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation and support
- GetApp lists email/help-desk, phone, 24/7 live representative, FAQs/forum and live-online training support.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Family accounts
- A guardian can pay for dependents while each dependent retains separate schedules, attendance and history.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Google Play data safety
- Google Play reports no third-party data sharing, possible collection of personal and financial information, encryption in transit and user-requested deletion.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Google Play listing
- Google Play lists the Android app under Host Merchant Services and says it was updated on August 20, 2026.checked 15 Oct 2026
- License wording
- The pricing page describes the product as having a free software license but does not identify an open-source license.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: independent review evidence
- Capterra and GetApp both show no submitted user reviews, so recurring reviewer praise or complaints cannot yet be established.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Marketing and texting
- Segment Builder, email campaigns, Mailchimp import, dedicated-number SMS, push notifications and automated reminders are included.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Marketing integration
- Email campaigns support Mailchimp campaign import; the product also offers segmented email campaigns and SMS from a studio-dedicated number.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Memberships
- The platform handles memberships, class packs, drop-ins, renewals, freezes, upgrades and dependent accounts.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Multi-location
- The service supports multiple branches with centralized oversight while locations, instructors and programs operate independently.checked 15 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- App history
- Apple’s version history records the first release as October 29, 2025 and later updates through version 1.3.4 on August 20, 2026.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Apple app availability
- The App Store lists a free iPhone-only productivity app from Host Merchant Services and says it is not verified for macOS.checked 15 Oct 2026
- GetApp platforms
- GetApp lists web, Android and iPhone/iPad as supported platforms.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: app-store review volume
- Apple says the app has not received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.checked 15 Oct 2026
The company
- Crunchbase company facts
- Crunchbase describes Host Merchant Services as a private Newark, Delaware payments company, lists Lou Honick as CEO and shows a 1–10 employee range.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Newark, Delaware, United Stateschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Inc company facts
- Inc’s 2025 profile lists Host Merchant Services as founded in 2010, based in Newark, Delaware, with 11–50 employees and Lou Honick as leader.checked 15 Oct 2026
- LinkedIn company facts
- LinkedIn lists Host Merchant Services, LLC as privately held, founded in 2009, headquartered in Newark, Delaware, with 11–50 employees.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Maker relationship
- Cloud Studio Manager identifies itself as a service built by Host Merchant Services, a payments company.checked 15 Oct 2026
The full review of Cloud Studio Manager
Overview
Cloud Studio Manager is a studio-management platform for businesses coordinating classes, appointments, memberships, payments, and client outreach. It is best suited to studios that want those operations and their reporting in a single system. Its standout advantage is an unusually broad free plan with unlimited users and no software fee; the trade-off is reliance on its integrated payment provider for processing.
Its intended customers span gyms and yoga, wellness, Pilates, dance, martial arts, cycling, barre, and boxing studios, including multi-location businesses. Online booking, therapist scheduling, and treatment room scheduling also make it relevant to businesses arranging services around staff and shared rooms.
For a wider category comparison, see Spa Management Software.
Key features
Scheduling and bookings
Recurring classes and appointments, synchronized room and instructor calendars, capacity limits, blackout dates, waitlists, and guest bookings cover a wide range of studio scheduling needs. That breadth can help businesses manage shared spaces and keep classes within capacity without splitting those jobs across separate tools. Studios with simpler booking needs may not need the full operational scope.
Memberships, billing, and point of sale
Studios can sell memberships, class packs, and drop-ins, with automatic renewals, pauses, expiries, and family or dependent accounts. Card and ACH payments, recurring billing, failed-payment recovery, point of sale, gift cards, and account ledgers extend the platform from booking into payment management. This is a strong fit for studios that sell ongoing access and services together; the breadth may be excessive for a business that only needs appointment booking.
Payment processing is integrated with Host Merchant Services. The maker says the provider offers interchange-plus pricing and a match-or-beat rate guarantee, and the pricing page advertises no application fee for processing. Studios should weigh that integrated route against any existing payment arrangements before choosing the platform.
Marketing, AI, and reporting
Email tools include segmented campaigns and Mailchimp campaign import, while SMS messages come from a studio-dedicated number. The maker also lists churn-risk scoring, win-back recommendations, no-show prediction, demand forecasting, a conversational booking assistant, and campaign-copy drafting. AI capabilities are off by default, so studios can decide whether to enable them rather than having them active automatically.
Dashboards cover revenue, attendance, fill rates, and payment health, with exports to CSV, Excel, and PDF. That combination gives managers a way to track both operations and finances, and move reports into other spreadsheet or document workflows.
Security and support
Account protections include two-factor authentication, passwordless sign-in for staff and trainers, role-based permissions, and an audit trail for admin sign-ins. The privacy policy describes encryption in transit, role-based access controls, multi-tenant data isolation, and ongoing monitoring. It also says card details go directly to payment processors and are tokenized; full card numbers are not stored on the company's systems. The pricing page advertises 24/7 support from real specialists, which may appeal to studios needing help beyond standard business hours.
Pricing
Free
The Free plan costs nothing, billed $0 a month. It includes the whole platform, unlimited users, and no software fee, contract, per-user charge, tiers, or paid add-ons. There is no free trial because the product has a free plan. With no user cap or paid feature tiers, it is a particularly strong option for studios that want scheduling, billing, marketing, and reporting together without a software subscription. The listed plan terms give up no platform functions or user seats; processing is integrated with Host Merchant Services, so payment processing remains a separate consideration.
Platforms
Cloud Studio Manager is available on Android, iOS, and the web, giving studios options across mobile devices and browser-based use.
Who it's for
This is a good match for studios that combine classes or appointments with memberships, packages, payment collection, and client marketing. Its room and instructor calendars, capacity controls, and support for multi-location businesses suit operations with more coordination demands than a basic appointment calendar. It is less compelling for businesses seeking only a narrow scheduling tool or those that prefer not to use its integrated payment-processing arrangement.
Pros and cons
- Pros: The $0-a-month plan includes the whole platform and unlimited users, avoiding per-seat software costs as a team grows.
- Pros: Scheduling, memberships, payment tools, marketing, and reporting sit in one platform, reducing the need to assemble separate systems for common studio operations.
- Pros: Security features include two-factor authentication, role-based permissions, and tokenized card details rather than stored full card numbers.
- Cons: Payment processing is integrated with Host Merchant Services, so studios should compare that arrangement with their preferred payment setup before committing.
- Cons: Its broad operational scope may be more than a studio needs if the main requirement is straightforward appointment booking.
Alternatives
- Salonist is worth considering for salon scheduling on Android, iOS, or the web; its free Marketplace Listing is capped at 50 appointments a month, while Essential costs $59 per mo.
- inyad may suit a business looking for a Morocco-specific POS option: inyad Pay is free while processing payments, with the terminal purchased separately and a one-time activation fee; inyad POS is 149.00 MAD.
- Loqlee offers a free Starter plan with one vertical, up to three staff accounts, B2B admin and B2C customer apps, and basic order and booking management; it may suit smaller operations with those needs.
- LABÉAU is a paid alternative with a 12-month Silver plan at 174.92 MYR a month, including online bookings, WhatsApp reminders, client records, reporting, and email support.
- Orbis Salon has a Lite plan at £4.99 a month for one staff member, one location, 30 bookings a month, and five services, with a 50p booking service fee per booking.
- FARSET may fit businesses that can work within a 20-confirmed-bookings monthly cap on its free plan; Pro costs £15 a month for unlimited bookings.
- Meevo is a paid salon and spa alternative with plans including user, email-contact, or SMS-credit allowances.
- Boulevard is another paid option, with plans that set professional, text, email, and storage allowances.
Verdict
Cloud Studio Manager is the strongest fit for studios that want scheduling, memberships, billing, marketing, and reporting together without a software subscription or per-user charge. Its breadth and inclusive free plan are the main reasons to choose it; studios that want a narrower booking tool or a different payment-processing arrangement should compare alternatives first.
Getting started
- Visit the Cloud Studio Manager website.
- Use the web platform or its Android or iOS app.
- Choose the Free plan, billed $0 a month.
- Set up studio scheduling, memberships, payments, and other platform tools.
Questions
How much does Cloud Studio Manager cost?
The Free plan is free, billed $0 a month. It has no software fee, contract, or per user charge.
Is there a free trial?
No. The listed free trial availability is no; the product has a Free plan.
Which platforms are supported?
Cloud Studio Manager is listed for Android, iOS, and web.
What kinds of studios does it serve?
The maker describes it for gyms, yoga, wellness, Pilates, dance, martial arts, cycling, barre, and boxing studios, including multi location businesses.
Which payment provider does it use?
Payment processing is integrated with Host Merchant Services. The maker says that provider offers interchange plus pricing and a match or beat rate guarantee.
Does it include AI features?
The maker lists churn risk scoring, win back recommendations, no show prediction, demand forecasting, a conversational booking assistant, and campaign copy drafting. AI capabilities are off by default.
