Arketa vs Glofox

Arketa9.1Visit Glofox9.0Visit

Higher score Arketa #3 in Fitness Class Scheduling Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Arketa

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Glofox #4 in Fitness Class Scheduling Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Glofox

• Arketa fits best

  Studios wanting strong features at a clear entry price

• Glofox fits best

  Gyms and franchises needing branded mobile operations

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Side by side

Feature	Arketa 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Glofox 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	9.0
Ranking	#3 in Fitness Class Scheduling Software	#4 in Fitness Class Scheduling Software
Best for	Studios wanting strong features at a clear entry price	Gyms and franchises needing branded mobile operations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$49/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	6 integrations	12 integrations
Features Arketa 4/4 · Glofox 0/4
Instructor scheduling	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Capacity management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Class waitlists	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Recurring classes	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Locations included	1	Not checked yet
Booking channels	Web_and_mobile	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Scheduling, waitlists, memberships, payments, and attendance in one platform Individual starts at $49 per month with annual billing Web, iOS, Android, and integrations including Stripe, Zoom, and Zapier	Combines scheduling, booking, billing, memberships, and reporting Supports multi-location and franchise management Includes branded mobile app options and automated waitlists
Cons	The Individual plan includes only 1 team member login Studio Core, Growth, and Suite use custom pricing Branded mobile apps are available only with Studio Suite	No free plan is available Tier pricing can vary by region and billing term E-Agreements are an add-on rather than standard across packages
Our verdict	Arketa is business management software for fitness and wellness studios that need scheduling, client management, memberships, payments, attendance, and growth tools in one system. It supports group classes, private appointments, events,… Read the review →	Glofox, also branded ABC Glofox, is a management platform for gyms, fitness studios, and other class-based fitness businesses. It brings together class, course, appointment, and facility scheduling with online booking, recurring membership… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Arketa — where it wins

  • Scheduling, waitlists, memberships, payments, and attendance in one platform
  • Individual starts at $49 per month with annual billing
  • Web, iOS, Android, and integrations including Stripe, Zoom, and Zapier

  Where it doesn't

  • The Individual plan includes only 1 team member login
  • Studio Core, Growth, and Suite use custom pricing
  • Branded mobile apps are available only with Studio Suite

• Glofox — where it wins

  • Combines scheduling, booking, billing, memberships, and reporting
  • Supports multi-location and franchise management
  • Includes branded mobile app options and automated waitlists

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Tier pricing can vary by region and billing term
  • E-Agreements are an add-on rather than standard across packages

• Arketa9.1/10 · Paid

  A broad studio platform with a clear $49 annual-billing entry plan and custom-priced upgrades.

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• Glofox9.0/10 · Paid

  A broad scheduling and operations platform for gyms, studios, and fitness franchises.

  Visit GlofoxFull verdict →