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Head-to-head · Gym Membership Billing Software

Fitnito vs Sport School Manager

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Fitnito #4 in Gym Membership Billing Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Fitnito
Sport School Manager #6 in Gym Membership Billing Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 90-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit site

Fitnito leads on 0 checks, Sport School Manager on 0, and 6 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 scoreFitnito · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresSport School Manager · 4 of 5

Fitnito scores higher on our rubric for gym membership billing software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Fitnito is the better fit for small gyms seeking affordable billing with a free plan. Sport School Manager is the better fit for sports schools prioritizing value and platform coverage.

  • Fitnito fits best

    Small gyms seeking affordable billing with a free plan

  • Sport School Manager fits best

    Sports schools prioritizing value and platform coverage

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Side by side

Feature Fitnito 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Sport School Manager 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #4 in Gym Membership Billing Software #6 in Gym Membership Billing Software
Best for Small gyms seeking affordable billing with a free plan Sports schools prioritizing value and platform coverage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $349.95/yr $89/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days 90 days
Free trial length 30 days 90 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fitnito 3/5 · Sport School Manager 4/5
Failed-payment recovery ✓ ✓
Membership freezes ✓ ✓
Refunds ✓ ✓
Payment reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Accounting integrations Not checked yet —
Specs
Member limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Billing frequency Flexible Flexible
Our review
Pros
  • Free Starter plan covers one location and basic recurring sessions
  • Recurring billing includes retries, proration, pauses, and refunds
  • Members can book, update cards, view receipts, and cancel online
  • Free plan includes payment processing, reporting and attendance tracking
  • Supports subscriptions, manual payments, refunds and payment reminders
  • Available across web, iOS and Android
Cons
  • Web-only access may not suit teams seeking native mobile apps
  • Payment functionality is primarily integrated with Stripe
  • Starter limits locations, programs, pass types, staff, and sessions
  • Accounting integrations are not included
  • Advanced needs may require the $89 monthly School Plan
  • Integrations focus mainly on infrastructure and communication services
Our verdict

Fitnito is a web-based management platform for independent gyms, studios, trainers, and other fitness businesses. It brings together class scheduling, member self-booking, memberships, one-time visit packs, recurring billing, family…

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Sport School Manager is a web-based management platform for martial arts schools, sports academies, youth clubs, training centers and multi-location organizations. It combines student and lead management with class scheduling, attendance,…

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  1. FitnitoGym Membership Billing Software 8.8Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Sport School ManagerGym Membership Billing Software 8.6Free plan · 90-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fitnito — where it wins

    • Free Starter plan covers one location and basic recurring sessions
    • Recurring billing includes retries, proration, pauses, and refunds
    • Members can book, update cards, view receipts, and cancel online

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access may not suit teams seeking native mobile apps
    • Payment functionality is primarily integrated with Stripe
    • Starter limits locations, programs, pass types, staff, and sessions
  • Sport School Manager — where it wins

    • Free plan includes payment processing, reporting and attendance tracking
    • Supports subscriptions, manual payments, refunds and payment reminders
    • Available across web, iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Accounting integrations are not included
    • Advanced needs may require the $89 monthly School Plan
    • Integrations focus mainly on infrastructure and communication services
  • Fitnito8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Affordable gym billing with a free plan, recurring payments, and member self-service.

    Visit FitnitoFull verdict →
  • Sport School Manager8.6/10 · Free plan · 90-day trial

    A broad sports-school platform with free billing tools and an $89 monthly paid plan.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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