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Head-to-head · Class Registration Software

Amilia SmartRec vs Glofox

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Amilia SmartRec #3 in Class Registration Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Amilia
Glofox #7 in Class Registration Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Glofox

Amilia SmartRec leads on 0 checks, Glofox on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAmilia SmartRec · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresAmilia SmartRec · 2 of 4

Amilia SmartRec scores higher on our rubric for class registration software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Amilia SmartRec is the better fit for recreation operators needing facility and membership tools. Glofox is the better fit for fitness businesses needing member apps and operations.

  • Amilia SmartRec fits best

    Recreation operators needing facility and membership tools

  • Glofox fits best

    Fitness businesses needing member apps and operations

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Side by side

Feature Amilia SmartRec 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Glofox 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #3 in Class Registration Software #7 in Class Registration Software
Best for Recreation operators needing facility and membership tools Fitness businesses needing member apps and operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $99/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS, 2FA PCI DSS, GDPR
Integrations 9 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Amilia SmartRec 2/4 · Glofox 0/4
Online payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recurring classes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Waitlists Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated reminders ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Registration limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Class formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Registers classes, activities and drop-ins with custom forms and payments.
  • Combines household memberships, attendance, waitlists and facility access.
  • Offers web, iOS, Android and API access, plus listed integrations.
  • Combines scheduling, billing, check-ins, staff tools, and reporting
  • Member app supports booking, payments, notifications, and check-in
  • Multi-location controls and roll-up reporting support growing operators
Cons
  • There is no free plan; Standard starts at $99 per month.
  • Standard is capped at 10 facilities, 5,000 active accounts and 1 online store.
  • Advanced costs $499 per month; Custom pricing is quote-based.
  • Starts at $99 per month, with higher-tier prices tailored by request
  • Some app and analytics capabilities vary by plan or add-on
  • Support channels are limited to email and documentation
Our verdict

Amilia SmartRec brings online registration and recreation management together for nonprofits, parks and recreation departments, and businesses. Participants can register and pay for classes, activities, drop-ins, memberships and…

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Glofox is cloud and mobile gym and studio management software for fitness businesses, including class-based studios, gyms, and operators with multiple locations. It brings class, course, and appointment scheduling together with waitlists,…

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  1. Amilia SmartRecClass Registration Software 8.7Paid
  2. GlofoxClass Registration Software 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Amilia SmartRec — where it wins

    • Registers classes, activities and drop-ins with custom forms and payments.
    • Combines household memberships, attendance, waitlists and facility access.
    • Offers web, iOS, Android and API access, plus listed integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; Standard starts at $99 per month.
    • Standard is capped at 10 facilities, 5,000 active accounts and 1 online store.
    • Advanced costs $499 per month; Custom pricing is quote-based.

  • Glofox — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, billing, check-ins, staff tools, and reporting
    • Member app supports booking, payments, notifications, and check-in
    • Multi-location controls and roll-up reporting support growing operators

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $99 per month, with higher-tier prices tailored by request
    • Some app and analytics capabilities vary by plan or add-on
    • Support channels are limited to email and documentation
  • Amilia SmartRec8.7/10 · Paid

    Class registration, memberships, payments and facility tools in one recreation platform.

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  • Glofox8.3/10 · Paid

    A broad fitness-operations suite with scheduling, billing, apps, and multi-location controls.

    Visit GlofoxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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