Gymdesk vs PerfectGym

Gymdesk9.3Visit PerfectGym8.6Visit

Higher score Gymdesk #2 in Gym Management Software 9.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Gymdesk

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PerfectGym #8 in Gym Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit PerfectGym

• Gymdesk fits best

  Small gyms seeking value and a full feature set

• PerfectGym fits best

  Enterprise operators needing open API access

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Side by side

Feature	Gymdesk 9.3/10 Visit ↗	PerfectGym 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Gym Management Software	#8 in Gym Management Software
Best for	Small gyms seeking value and a full feature set	Enterprise operators needing open API access
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$75/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gymdesk 5/5 · PerfectGym 4/5
Class scheduling	✓	✓
Online booking	✓	✓
Automated billing	✓	✓
Member mobile app	✓	✓
Digital waivers	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Member limit	50 members	Not checked yet
Multi-location support	Limited	Included
Our review
Pros	Recurring billing, check-ins, scheduling, waivers, and POS in one system Web, iOS, and Android access, including a member portal and mobile app 30-day trial and integrations with Stripe, Square, Zapier, and Zoom	Covers membership, bookings, billing, POS, access control, and analytics Supports multi-location operations with web, iOS, and Android access Open API enables partner integrations and custom connectivity
Cons	The Micro Gym plan covers up to 50 active members There is no free plan Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales	Pricing requires a sales conversation Its broad enterprise scope may exceed smaller operators' needs AI features are available without detailed capability descriptions
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 tracking, class and… Read the review →	PerfectGym is a cloud-based gym and leisure-facility management platform for mid-sized and enterprise fitness businesses, chains, franchises, wellness operators, and public or private leisure facilities. It brings together membership and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Gymdesk — where it wins

  • Recurring billing, check-ins, scheduling, waivers, and POS in one system
  • Web, iOS, and Android access, including a member portal and mobile app
  • 30-day trial and integrations with Stripe, Square, Zapier, and Zoom

  Where it doesn't

  • The Micro Gym plan covers up to 50 active members
  • There is no free plan
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales

• PerfectGym — where it wins

  • Covers membership, bookings, billing, POS, access control, and analytics
  • Supports multi-location operations with web, iOS, and Android access
  • Open API enables partner integrations and custom connectivity

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed smaller operators' needs
  • AI features are available without detailed capability descriptions

• Gymdesk9.3/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad gym management suite with useful mobile tools and clear monthly tiers.

  Visit GymdeskFull verdict →
• PerfectGym8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad, API-ready platform for enterprise fitness and leisure operations.

  Visit PerfectGymFull verdict →