Gymdesk vs Virtuagym

Gymdesk9.3Visit Virtuagym8.7Visit

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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Virtuagym #7 in Gym Management Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Virtuagym

• Gymdesk fits best

  Small gyms seeking value and a full feature set

• Virtuagym fits best

  Gyms combining management with coaching tools

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Side by side

Feature	Gymdesk 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Virtuagym 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Gym Management Software	#7 in Gym Management Software
Best for	Small gyms seeking value and a full feature set	Gyms combining management with coaching tools
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$75/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days	14 days · no card needed
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 5/5 · Virtuagym 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	Limited
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	Combines memberships, billing, scheduling and access control Adds workout, nutrition and progress-tracking tools Supports web, iOS, Android and multi-club management
Cons	The Micro Gym plan covers up to 50 active members There is no free plan Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales	Multi-club support is presented as an add-on Management and coaching tools are split across plans Branded apps and multiple integrations may require extra decisions
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 →	Virtuagym is a cloud-based platform for gyms, fitness studios, personal trainers, franchises and corporate wellness providers. It brings together member administration, memberships, credits, automated payments, class and appointment… 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

• Virtuagym — where it wins

  • Combines memberships, billing, scheduling and access control
  • Adds workout, nutrition and progress-tracking tools
  • Supports web, iOS, Android and multi-club management

  Where it doesn't

  • Multi-club support is presented as an add-on
  • Management and coaching tools are split across plans
  • Branded apps and multiple integrations may require extra decisions

• Gymdesk9.3/10 · 14-day trial

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

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• Virtuagym8.7/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad gym platform that connects administration, coaching, payments and member apps.

  Visit VirtuagymFull verdict →