Arketa vs Gymcatch

Arketa9.1Visit Gymcatch8.9Visit

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

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Gymcatch #5 in Fitness Class Scheduling Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Gymcatch

• Arketa fits best

  Studios wanting strong features at a clear entry price

• Gymcatch fits best

  Budget-conscious studios needing full booking basics

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Side by side

Feature	Arketa 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Gymcatch 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Fitness Class Scheduling Software	#5 in Fitness Class Scheduling Software
Best for	Studios wanting strong features at a clear entry price	Budget-conscious studios needing full booking basics
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$49/mo	£2/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	6 integrations	4 integrations
Features Arketa 4/4 · Gymcatch 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	£10/month includes unlimited bookings, customers, and team members Supports scheduling, waitlists, billing, waivers, reports, and livestreams Web, iOS, and Android apps support customer booking access
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	There is no free plan Memberships, courses, waivers, and website code cost extra Payment options are limited to Stripe, GymcatchPay, and GoCardless
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 →	Gymcatch is cloud and mobile booking software for independent fitness and wellness businesses. Gyms, studios, instructors, and clubs can manage classes, appointments, events, memberships, payments, customer records, attendance, waitlists,… 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

• Gymcatch — where it wins

  • £10/month includes unlimited bookings, customers, and team members
  • Supports scheduling, waitlists, billing, waivers, reports, and livestreams
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps support customer booking access

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • Memberships, courses, waivers, and website code cost extra
  • Payment options are limited to Stripe, GymcatchPay, and GoCardless

• Arketa9.1/10 · Paid

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

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• Gymcatch8.9/10 · Paid

  A low-cost scheduling platform with booking, billing, apps, and virtual sessions.

  Visit GymcatchFull verdict →