Head-to-head · Gym Membership Billing Software
ClubWise vs Gymdesk
ClubWise leads on 3 checks, Gymdesk on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGymdesk · 4.6/10
- Most featuresClubWise · 3 of 5
Our editors rank ClubWise at #3 and Gymdesk at #5 for gym membership billing software; ClubWise has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
ClubWise offers failed-payment recovery; Gymdesk doesn't publish it. ClubWise offers membership freezes; Gymdesk doesn't publish it. ClubWise offers payment reporting; Gymdesk doesn't publish it.
ClubWise is the better fit for full-service clubs needing payments and operations. Gymdesk is the better fit for growing gyms wanting broad management features.
- ClubWise fits best
Full-service clubs needing payments and operations
- Gymdesk fits best
Growing gyms wanting broad management features
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Side by side
| Feature | ClubWise —/10 Visit ↗ | Gymdesk 4.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | 4.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Gym Membership Billing Software | #5 in Gym Membership Billing Software |
| Best for | Full-service clubs needing payments and operations | Growing gyms wanting broad management features |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $75/mo |
| Free plan | Not published | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features ClubWise 3/5 · Gymdesk 0/5 | ||
| Failed-payment recovery | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Membership freezes | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Refunds | Not published | Not published |
| Payment reporting | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Accounting integrations | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Member limit | Not published | 50 members |
| Billing frequency | Flexible | Not published |
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| Our verdict | ClubWise is cloud-based gym and club management software for gyms, health clubs, studios, sports centres, and multi-site fitness operators. It brings together member records, recurring membership billing, direct-debit collection, card and… Read the review → |
Gymdesk is cloud-based management software for gyms, martial arts schools, fitness facilities, and other training businesses. It combines member and lead management with digital sign-up, recurring billing, attendance tracking, class and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ClubWise — where it wins
- Flexible weekly, fortnightly, and monthly billing schedules
- Retries failed payments and supports arrears communications
- Combines billing, access control, CRM, scheduling, and mobile apps
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Web platform may not suit teams seeking a billing-only tool
- Its broad feature set may exceed simpler club requirements
Gymdesk — where it wins
- Recurring billing, payment processing, and member sign-up in one system
- Scheduling, online booking, attendance, waivers, and facility access
- Web, iOS, and Android access with multiple integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid subscriptions start at $75 per month
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
- Branded member app costs an additional $100 per month
- ClubWise—/10 · Pricing on request
A broad web platform combining gym billing, operations, payments, and member engagement.
Visit ClubWiseFull verdict → - Gymdesk4.6/10 · From $75/mo · 14-day trial
A broad gym management system with recurring billing, scheduling, apps, and facility tools.
Visit GymdeskFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026