Gymdesk vs Glofox

Gymdesk9.2Visit Glofox8.7Visit

Higher score Gymdesk #3 in Fitness Studio Scheduling Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Gymdesk

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Glofox #8 in Fitness Studio Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Glofox

• Gymdesk fits best

  Gyms wanting transparent, size-based monthly tiers

• Glofox fits best

  Fitness franchises needing integrations

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Side by side

Feature	Gymdesk 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Glofox 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Fitness Studio Scheduling Software	#8 in Fitness Studio Scheduling Software
Best for	Gyms wanting transparent, size-based monthly tiers	Fitness franchises needing integrations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$75/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gymdesk 0/7 · Glofox 0/7
Member booking app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Membership billing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Class waitlists	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Instructor scheduling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Attendance tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Recurring memberships	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Resource booking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers scheduling, booking, billing, attendance, waivers, and access control Web, iOS, and Android support with a member portal and mobile app Plans scale from 50 to 400 active members with an Enterprise tier	Class, appointment, facility scheduling with online member booking Recurring billing, payment processing, memberships, and credit packs Multi-location controls, mobile apps, API access, and broad integrations
Cons	No free plan Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales A branded member app costs $100/month as an add-on	Exact pricing varies by region and billing term E-Agreements are an add-on rather than a standard package feature Enterprise pricing requires contact with sales
Our verdict	Gymdesk is cloud-based management software for gyms, martial arts schools, fitness facilities, and other training businesses. It brings together member and lead management, digital sign-up, recurring billing, attendance, check-in, class… Read the review →	Glofox, also branded ABC Glofox, is software for gyms, fitness studios, and other class-based fitness businesses. It combines class, course, appointment, and facility scheduling with online booking through a mobile app and website widget.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Gymdesk — where it wins

  • Covers scheduling, booking, billing, attendance, waivers, and access control
  • Web, iOS, and Android support with a member portal and mobile app
  • Plans scale from 50 to 400 active members with an Enterprise tier

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
  • A branded member app costs $100/month as an add-on

• Glofox — where it wins

  • Class, appointment, facility scheduling with online member booking
  • Recurring billing, payment processing, memberships, and credit packs
  • Multi-location controls, mobile apps, API access, and broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Exact pricing varies by region and billing term
  • E-Agreements are an add-on rather than a standard package feature
  • Enterprise pricing requires contact with sales

• Gymdesk9.2/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad gym management system with monthly tiers based on active member count.

  Visit GymdeskFull verdict →
• Glofox8.7/10 · Paid

  A broad scheduling and membership platform for fitness franchises needing integrations.

  Visit GlofoxFull verdict →