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Head-to-head · Class Registration Software

Bookwhen vs Glofox

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Bookwhen #6 in Class Registration Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from $16/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Bookwhen
Glofox #8 in Class Registration Software 6.6/10 From $99/mo ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Glofox

Bookwhen leads on 3 checks, Glofox on 0, and 0 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 scoreBookwhen · 7.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceBookwhen · $16/mo
  • Free planonly Bookwhen
  • Most featuresBookwhen · 1 of 4

Bookwhen scores higher on our rubric for class registration software: 7.0 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Bookwhen offers free plan; Glofox doesn't. Bookwhen is cheaper to start at $16/mo against $99/mo. Bookwhen offers automated reminders; Glofox doesn't publish it.

Bookwhen is the better fit for small organizers starting with free event booking. Glofox is the better fit for fitness businesses needing member apps and operations.

  • Bookwhen fits best

    Small organizers starting with free event booking

  • Glofox fits best

    Fitness businesses needing member apps and operations

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Side by side

Feature Bookwhen 7.0/10 Visit ↗ Glofox 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.0 6.6
Ranking #6 in Class Registration Software #8 in Class Registration Software
Best for Small organizers starting with free event booking Fitness businesses needing member apps and operations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $16/mo (best) $99/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bookwhen 1/4 · Glofox 0/4
Online payments Not published Not published
Recurring classes Not published Not published
Waitlists Not published Not published
Automated reminders ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Registration limit Not published Not published
Class formats Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Hosted booking pages can be embedded on external websites
  • Recurring schedules, waitlists and attendance registers support class operations
  • Accepts online and offline payments with automated reminders
  • 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
  • Free plan is limited to free events
  • Calendar feeds are one-way, not two-way synchronization
  • Memberships and attendance tracking start on paid plans
  • 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

Bookwhen is a web-based booking system for businesses, individuals and nonprofits running classes, courses, events or activities. Organizers can publish a hosted booking page or embed booking forms on an existing site, set ticket types 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. BookwhenClass Registration Software 7.0Free plan · paid from $16/mo · 14-day trial
  2. GlofoxClass Registration Software 6.6From $99/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bookwhen — where it wins

    • Hosted booking pages can be embedded on external websites
    • Recurring schedules, waitlists and attendance registers support class operations
    • Accepts online and offline payments with automated reminders

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to free events
    • Calendar feeds are one-way, not two-way synchronization
    • Memberships and attendance tracking start on paid plans

  • 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
  • Bookwhen7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $16/mo · 14-day trial

    A flexible booking system with a free entry plan and paid tools for managing classes.

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  • Glofox6.6/10 · From $99/mo

    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 Sep 2026

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