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Head-to-head · Gym Membership Billing Software

BoxBoard vs GymMaster

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score BoxBoard #7 in Gym Membership Billing Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit BoxBoard
GymMaster #8 in Gym Membership Billing Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit GymMaster

BoxBoard leads on 2 checks, GymMaster on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBoxBoard · 8.5/10
  • Lowest starting priceBoxBoard · $25/mo
  • Free planonly BoxBoard
  • Most featuresBoxBoard · 4 of 5

BoxBoard scores higher on our rubric for gym membership billing software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

BoxBoard offers free plan; GymMaster doesn't. BoxBoard is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $89/mo.

BoxBoard is the better fit for budget-conscious gyms needing simple billing. GymMaster is the better fit for multi-site gyms needing broad operational coverage.

  • BoxBoard fits best

    Budget-conscious gyms needing simple billing

  • GymMaster fits best

    Multi-site gyms needing broad operational coverage

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Side by side

Feature BoxBoard 8.5/10 Visit ↗ GymMaster 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #7 in Gym Membership Billing Software #8 in Gym Membership Billing Software
Best for Budget-conscious gyms needing simple billing Multi-site gyms needing broad operational coverage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $25/mo (best) $89/site/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 2 integrations 13 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BoxBoard 4/5 · GymMaster 0/5
Failed-payment recovery ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Membership freezes ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Refunds ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Payment reporting ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Accounting integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Member limit Not checked yet 100 members
Billing frequency Flexible Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan for up to 5 members
  • $25 monthly tier includes unlimited members and billing
  • Stripe retries failed cards and provides payment dashboards
  • Recurring billing, payment processing, and online signups
  • Bookings, waitlists, classes, and personal-training scheduling
  • POS, inventory, mobile apps, waivers, and access control
Cons
  • Billing adds Stripe card-processing fees plus a 2% BoxBoard fee
  • Integrations are limited to Stripe and WordPress
  • Free plan supports only 5 members and 1 scheduled workout
  • No free plan
  • Enterprise pricing requires a quote
  • Paid plans use current-member limits below Enterprise
Our verdict

BoxBoard combines workout programming, member management, check-ins, and optional recurring membership billing for functional-fitness gyms and coaches. Its free Basic Garage Gym plan supports up to 5 members and includes one scheduled…

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GymMaster is cloud-based gym and health-club management software for fitness businesses, including multi-site and franchise operations. It combines membership records, class and personal-training scheduling, online bookings and waitlists,…

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  1. BoxBoardGym Membership Billing Software 8.5Free plan
  2. GymMasterGym Membership Billing Software 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BoxBoard — where it wins

    • Free plan for up to 5 members
    • $25 monthly tier includes unlimited members and billing
    • Stripe retries failed cards and provides payment dashboards

    Where it doesn't

    • Billing adds Stripe card-processing fees plus a 2% BoxBoard fee
    • Integrations are limited to Stripe and WordPress
    • Free plan supports only 5 members and 1 scheduled workout

  • GymMaster — where it wins

    • Recurring billing, payment processing, and online signups
    • Bookings, waitlists, classes, and personal-training scheduling
    • POS, inventory, mobile apps, waivers, and access control

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Enterprise pricing requires a quote
    • Paid plans use current-member limits below Enterprise

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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