A Momence alternative for independent yoga teachers
Happy Yogi is a platform where each yoga teacher has a profile of their own, with classes, videos, collections and updates, and students follow the teachers they practice with. Momence is software that helps studios and fitness businesses run scheduling, memberships, payments and member communication. Both can sell classes online, and they start from different places: Momence from the studio, Happy Yogi from the teacher.
Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
If you operate a studio or a multi-teacher business and want scheduling, memberships, point of sale and messaging in one system, Momence is designed for that. If you teach independently and want a profile that students follow, with payment for your classes, private class requests and sellable video collections, Happy Yogi fits that way of teaching.
What Momence does well
Momence covers class and appointment scheduling, memberships and packages, a point of sale, automated messaging, staff management and on-demand video, and it offers a branded app for members. It publishes several plans with different platform fees and add-ons, and studios with multiple locations and staff will find tools there that a teacher profile does not need. Check Momence's pricing page for current plans, since plan limits and fees change.
What Happy Yogi offers independent teachers
A profile students follow.
Followers are notified when you post a class, a video or an update, and your audience stays with you if you change venues.
Classes in every setting.
List in-person classes at any venue, online classes with a link, and private classes by request.
Direct payment.
Choose which classes take payment. Money goes straight to your account, and students can pay without an account.
Video collections.
Upload videos, group them into collections and list them for sale, or share them for free.
A small footprint.
One profile and a class listing is the whole setup.
Happy Yogi and Momence side by side
| Feature | Happy Yogi | Momence |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Independent yoga teachers | Studios and fitness businesses |
| Pricing | Free to join. 2.5% of each class payment and 10% of collection sales | Tiered plans with platform and processing fees, see momence.com |
| Students follow teachers | Yes | Members belong to a business |
| Private class requests | Yes, sent by email | Appointment booking |
| Sell video collections | Yes | On-demand video and courses |
| Staff, POS and inventory | No | Yes |
| Setup | A profile and a class listing | Business configuration |
Which one suits you
Choose Momence when you run a business with staff, memberships and retail, and you want one system for operations. Choose Happy Yogi when you are the business, and your priorities are an audience of your own, payment for your classes and a clean place to share videos.
Last reviewed October 2026. Features and pricing change, so check each provider for current details.
Frequently asked questions
Is Happy Yogi a Momence replacement?
For an individual teacher it can cover the essentials: classes, payments, videos and followers. A studio that needs memberships, point of sale and payroll tools will need studio software.
Can I use Happy Yogi alongside a studio that uses Momence?
Yes. List the classes you teach on your profile, and your followers see them wherever they are held.
How much does Happy Yogi cost?
Joining is free. Happy Yogi takes 2.5% of each class payment and 10% of collection sales.
Can students pay without an account?
Yes.
Where do payouts go?
Payouts go through Stripe to teachers with European bank accounts.
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