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Head-to-head · Gym Membership Billing Software

Gymdesk vs BoxBoard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Gymdesk #5 in Gym Membership Billing Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Gymdesk
BoxBoard #7 in Gym Membership Billing Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit BoxBoard

Gymdesk leads on 0 checks, BoxBoard on 2, 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 scoreGymdesk · 8.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceBoxBoard · $25/mo
  • Free planonly BoxBoard
  • Free trialonly Gymdesk
  • Most featuresBoxBoard · 4 of 5

Gymdesk scores higher on our rubric for gym membership billing software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

BoxBoard offers free plan; Gymdesk doesn't. BoxBoard is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $75/mo.

Gymdesk is the better fit for growing gyms wanting broad management features. BoxBoard is the better fit for budget-conscious gyms needing simple billing.

  • Gymdesk fits best

    Growing gyms wanting broad management features

  • BoxBoard fits best

    Budget-conscious gyms needing simple billing

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Side by side

Feature Gymdesk 8.7/10 Visit ↗ BoxBoard 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #5 in Gym Membership Billing Software #7 in Gym Membership Billing Software
Best for Growing gyms wanting broad management features Budget-conscious gyms needing simple billing
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $75/mo $25/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Gymdesk 0/5 · BoxBoard 4/5
Failed-payment recovery Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Membership freezes Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Refunds Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Payment reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Accounting integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Member limit 50 members Not checked yet
Billing frequency Not checked yet Flexible
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Free plan for up to 5 members
  • $25 monthly tier includes unlimited members and billing
  • Stripe retries failed cards and provides payment dashboards
Cons
  • No free plan; paid subscriptions start at $75 per month
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
  • Branded member app costs an additional $100 per month
  • 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
Our verdict

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…

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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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  1. GymdeskGym Membership Billing Software 8.714-day trial
  2. BoxBoardGym Membership Billing Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • Gymdesk8.7/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad gym management system with recurring billing, scheduling, apps, and facility tools.

    Visit GymdeskFull verdict →
  • BoxBoard8.5/10 · Free plan

    A low-cost gym platform combining workout programming, check-ins, and optional Stripe billing.

    Visit BoxBoardFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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