Momence got acquired. Again.
Founder-led studio software that isn't going anywhere. Software-only pricing, a direct merchant account, and a branded mobile app included.
$499/mo for software. No Wellspring payment cut.
What happened to Momence
Two acquisitions in 18 months changed everything.
January 2025: Clubessential acquires Momence
Studios that chose Momence because it was small and founder-led watched it become part of a larger corporate entity. The priorities naturally started to shift.
September 2025: Xplor acquires Clubessential
Momence is now one of nine brands inside a 130,000-customer, $900M entity. When a platform serves that many brands, it's natural to wonder where small studios land on the priority list.
Wellspring: Self-funded. Founder-led. Not for sale.
No venture capital. No acquisition plans. Profitable from studio #2. When you call, the person who built the software picks up the phone.
Wellspring vs. Momence
A direct comparison of what matters most to your studio.
| Feature | Wellspring | Momence |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $499/mo flat | $199-350/mo (real quoted) |
| Card processing | Helcim ~2.2-2.5% | 3.9% + $0.30 |
| Processing cost at $20K/mo | ~$375 | ~$585 |
| White-label mobile app | Included | Not available |
| Custom domain | Included | Not available |
| Support | Founder on the phone | Corporate support team |
| Ownership | Self-funded, independent | Xplor (9 brands, $900M entity) |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Varies |
Processing fees, side by side
Who sends your statement, and whether they can mark up your fees.
| Momence | Wellspring | |
|---|---|---|
| Payment architecture | Stripe Connect platform | Software only — you sign directly with Helcim |
| Card processing rate | 3.9% + $0.30 online / 3.7% + $0.05 in-person (+ 5%/4% marketplace cut on Basic tier) | Helcim interchange-plus (~2.5–2.7% effective) |
| Who sends your statement | Momence | Helcim |
| Can they mark up your fees? | Yes — structurally | No — structurally |
Illustrative cost at $20K/mo in processing
Round numbers for illustration — your exact savings depend on your volume and card mix.
At $20K/mo, that's roughly $2,880/yr you're handing Momence instead of keeping in your studio.
Illustrative at $20K/mo processing volume with typical card mix. Your exact savings depend on your volume, mix, and ticket size. Use the calculator for your numbers.
Migration without the headache
We do the heavy lifting so you can keep teaching.
We map your current setup, memberships, and schedule.
Members, credits, schedules, and products move over cleanly.
We launch together and stay on call during your first week.
Switching from Momence FAQ
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
How do Wellspring's processing fees compare to Momence?
Momence charges 3.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Wellspring charges for software only, while Helcim handles payments through your studio's own merchant account. At $20K/mo in revenue, that's roughly $210/mo in savings before you count the branded app and custom domain.
Can I export my data from Momence?
Yes. We help you export members, class history, and product data from Momence and import it into Wellspring. Most studios are fully migrated within 1-2 weeks.
Do members need to create new accounts?
We migrate member profiles and send a simple activation email so members can log in quickly. No one has to start from scratch.
Is Wellspring going to get acquired too?
Wellspring is self-funded and profitable. No venture capital, no investors, no board to answer to. I'm the founder, and this is what I'm building for the long haul. And if anything ever changed, your data is yours and you can export everything.
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