How SweatNeighbor works
Grab a neighbor's unused class for less, or pass on yours. You're only charged once you're booked.
1/7Pick a studio, city and day. Choose a real class at least 4 hours out.
Read the transcript
- 1. Find a class. Pick a studio, a city and a day. You'll see real class times from the studio's schedule. Choose one at least 4 hours away.
- 2. Check out once. Check out once on Stripe. The seller's price plus a $3 fee is held on your card. Held, not charged.
- 3. Your seller books you. Your seller books you as their guest in the studio app. They have 2 hours to do it.
- 4. Then you're charged. Once you're booked, your card is charged. Not before.
- 5. Check your inbox. The studio emails you the reservation. That's it. Nothing else to do.
- 6. Go sweat. Go sweat. Then rate your seller, so the next neighbor knows who's reliable.
- 7. If it falls through. If your seller can't book you in time, the hold is released and you pay nothing. You can also cancel anytime before you're booked.
Booking a class
- 1
Pick a class
Real times from the studio's schedule, at least 4 hours out.
- 2
Check out once
Price plus a $3 fee is held on your card, not charged.
- 3
Your seller books you
As their guest, within 2 hours. Then you're charged.
- 4
Go sweat
The studio emails your reservation. Take the class, then rate your seller.
Covered if it falls through
- Not booked in time? The hold is released. You pay nothing.
- Plans changed? Cancel anytime before you're booked.
Why SweatNeighbor
Versus finding a spare class in a group chat and paying a stranger on Venmo.
What matters
sweatneighbor.
Group chat + Venmo
When you pay
Yes. Only once you're booked
No. Up front, and hope it works out
If it falls through
Yes. The hold is released automatically
No. Chase a stranger for a refund
Class times
Yes. Real times from the studio's schedule
No. Screenshots and back-and-forth
Who you're trusting
Yes. Reviewed listings, ratings and reliability scores
No. A stranger's word
Money
Yes. Payments and payouts handled for you
No. Swap payment handles and keep track
Passing on classes?Expiring credits become moneyNo hagglingPaid automatically
Questions, answered
When am I charged?
Only once your seller books you. Until then it's a hold. If they can't book in time, the hold is released and you pay nothing.
What does the $3 fee cover?
Secure checkout, payouts, listing reviews and help when something goes wrong.
What if my reservation isn't there?
Tap Report a problem on your booking. We hold the seller's payout while we check, and refund you if it's on them.
Which credits can I pass on?
Credits your membership lets you book a guest with, at the studios we support.
How do sellers get paid?
Through Stripe, about a day after class. Sellers keep 95% of their price; the rest covers card fees, payouts and tax forms. They set up payouts once they've earned, and the money waits until they do.
Why is it invite-only?
We're in early access and growing by invitation to keep things trusted. Request an invite.
More in our refund policy and terms.