GymCare vs PATO

GymCare8.6Visit PATO8.5Visit

Higher score GymCare #5 in Gym Check-In Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit GymCare

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PATO #6 in Gym Check-In Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit PATO

• GymCare fits best

  Established gyms needing full attendance operations

• PATO fits best

  Access-controlled gyms needing member automation

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Side by side

Feature	GymCare 8.6/10 Visit ↗	PATO 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.5
Ranking	#5 in Gym Check-In Software	#6 in Gym Check-In Software
Best for	Established gyms needing full attendance operations	Access-controlled gyms needing member automation
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	₹24,000/yr	99 NZD/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone	Email
Compliance	GDPR	2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GymCare 4/6 · PATO 5/6
QR check-in	✓	✓
Kiosk mode	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile check-in	✓	✓
Visitor check-in	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Attendance reports	✓	✓
Multi-location support	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Biometric, QR, mobile-app, and manual check-in options Attendance reports with CSV or Excel export Member, trainer, billing, class, and multi-branch management	Combines kiosk, mobile QR, and physical access control Adds billing, classes, coaching, tracking, and automation Supports web, iOS, Android, Stripe, GoCardless, and health platforms
Cons	No free plan for smaller or trial-focused gyms GST is charged separately The broad feature set may exceed simple check-in needs	No free plan; monthly pricing starts at NZD 99 Access, Classes, and Shop capabilities require add-ons Advanced pricing and larger-gym features vary by setup
Our verdict	GymCare is gym management software for independent gyms, fitness studios, personal trainers, and multi-branch operators. It brings member profiles, plans, payment history, attendance, trainer assignments, GST invoices, class scheduling,… Read the review →	PATO is gym management software for gyms, studios, coaches, and 24/7 facilities. It brings together member management, billing, coaching, nutrition and workout tracking, classes, engagement automation, gamification, retail, and access… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GymCare — where it wins

  • Biometric, QR, mobile-app, and manual check-in options
  • Attendance reports with CSV or Excel export
  • Member, trainer, billing, class, and multi-branch management

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan for smaller or trial-focused gyms
  • GST is charged separately
  • The broad feature set may exceed simple check-in needs

• PATO — where it wins

  • Combines kiosk, mobile QR, and physical access control
  • Adds billing, classes, coaching, tracking, and automation
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, Stripe, GoCardless, and health platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at NZD 99
  • Access, Classes, and Shop capabilities require add-ons
  • Advanced pricing and larger-gym features vary by setup

• GymCare8.6/10 · Paid

  A full gym operations system for established facilities, without a free plan.

  Visit GymCareFull verdict →
• PATO8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad gym platform for access control, automation, billing, classes, and coaching.

  Visit PATOFull verdict →