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Head-to-head · Tanning Salon Software

GymMaster vs Tan-Link

  • 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
Tan-Link #7 in Tanning Salon Software 7.6/10 From $129/mo ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Tan-Link

GymMaster leads on 1 check, Tan-Link 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 featuresTan-Link · 6 of 6

GymMaster scores higher on our rubric for tanning salon software: 8.3 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

GymMaster is cheaper to start at $89/mo against $129/mo.

GymMaster is the better fit for multi-site salons adapting gym management tools. Tan-Link is the better fit for small to mid-size multi-location tanning salons.

  • GymMaster fits best

    Multi-site salons adapting gym management tools

  • Tan-Link fits best

    Small to mid-size multi-location tanning salons

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Side by side

Feature GymMaster 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Tan-Link 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.6
Ranking #2 in Tanning Salon Software #7 in Tanning Salon Software
Best for Multi-site salons adapting gym management tools Small to mid-size multi-location tanning salons
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $89/mo (best) $129/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 13 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features GymMaster 0/6 · Tan-Link 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
  • T-Max bed control, session tracking and lamp-hour monitoring
  • Memberships, packages, waivers, POS and recurring billing in one system
  • Online booking, customer portal and multi-location management
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
  • No free plan; pricing starts at $129 per location monthly
  • Web deployment limits access to browser-based use
  • Support is offered by email, phone and docs, not 24/7
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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Tan-Link is cloud-based management software for tanning salons, aimed at small and mid-market operators, including businesses managing multiple locations. It combines point-of-sale transactions, integrated payments, recurring membership…

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  1. GymMasterTanning Salon Software 8.3From $89/mo
  2. Tan-LinkTanning Salon Software 7.6From $129/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

  • Tan-Link — where it wins

    • T-Max bed control, session tracking and lamp-hour monitoring
    • Memberships, packages, waivers, POS and recurring billing in one system
    • Online booking, customer portal and multi-location management

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; pricing starts at $129 per location monthly
    • Web deployment limits access to browser-based use
    • Support is offered by email, phone and docs, not 24/7
  • 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 →
  • Tan-Link7.6/10 · From $129/mo

    Cloud tanning salon software combining T-Max control, memberships, POS and multi-location tools.

    Visit Tan-LinkFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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