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Head-to-head · Tanning Salon Software

GymMaster vs SalonForge

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score GymMaster #2 in Tanning Salon Software 8.3/10 From $89/mo ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit GymMaster
SalonForge #5 in Tanning Salon Software 7.8/10 From $99/mo ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit SalonForge

GymMaster leads on 1 check, SalonForge on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGymMaster · 8.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceGymMaster · $89/mo
  • Most featuresSalonForge · 6 of 6

GymMaster scores higher on our rubric for tanning salon software: 8.3 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

GymMaster is cheaper to start at $89/mo against $99/mo.

GymMaster is the better fit for multi-site salons adapting gym management tools. SalonForge is the better fit for tanning chains needing bed-control depth.

  • GymMaster fits best

    Multi-site salons adapting gym management tools

  • SalonForge fits best

    Tanning chains needing bed-control depth

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Side by side

Feature GymMaster 8.3/10 Visit ↗ SalonForge 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.8
Ranking #2 in Tanning Salon Software #5 in Tanning Salon Software
Best for Multi-site salons adapting gym management tools Tanning chains needing bed-control depth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $89/mo (best) $99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Windows, Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email
Integrations 13 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GymMaster 0/6 · SalonForge 6/6
UV bed scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Spray-tan scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Membership management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Packages Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Point of sale Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Compliance records Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Memberships, recurring billing, POS and inventory in one system
  • Multi-location support, mobile apps and open API
  • Online bookings, waitlists, digital waivers and access control
  • Live floor board with IntelliTan and T-Max session control
  • Memberships, packages, POS, consent forms, and member self check-in
  • Offline operation for up to 48 hours with later synchronization
Cons
  • Feature set is gym-oriented rather than tanning-specific
  • Software-only plans start at $89 per site per month
  • Enterprise pricing requires a quote
  • Listed prices are illustrative and pre-launch
  • Support is provided through email
  • No free plan or AI features
Our verdict

GymMaster is cloud-based gym and health-club management software that tanning salons can adapt for memberships, payments, bookings and front-desk operations. Its strongest fit is a multi-site operator already comfortable mapping gym…

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SalonForge is tanning salon management software built around live bed operations, with scheduling, session monitoring, point of sale, memberships, packages, digital consent forms, and a member app. Its floor board shows bed availability,…

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  1. GymMasterTanning Salon Software 8.3From $89/mo
  2. SalonForgeTanning Salon Software 7.8From $99/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GymMaster — where it wins

    • Memberships, recurring billing, POS and inventory in one system
    • Multi-location support, mobile apps and open API
    • Online bookings, waitlists, digital waivers and access control

    Where it doesn't

    • Feature set is gym-oriented rather than tanning-specific
    • Software-only plans start at $89 per site per month
    • Enterprise pricing requires a quote

  • SalonForge — where it wins

    • Live floor board with IntelliTan and T-Max session control
    • Memberships, packages, POS, consent forms, and member self check-in
    • Offline operation for up to 48 hours with later synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • Listed prices are illustrative and pre-launch
    • Support is provided through email
    • No free plan or AI features
  • GymMaster8.3/10 · From $89/mo

    A multi-site gym management system with useful salon operations tools, but no tanning-specific focus.

    Visit GymMasterFull verdict →
  • SalonForge7.8/10 · From $99/mo

    A bed-control-focused system that combines salon operations, memberships, POS, and self check-in.

    Visit SalonForgeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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