Head-to-head · Gym Marketing Software
Helios vs GymLeads
Helios leads on 1 check, GymLeads on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreHelios · 9.3/10
- Lowest starting priceHelios · $89/mo
- Most featuresHelios · 4 of 5
Helios scores higher on our rubric for gym marketing software: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Helios is cheaper to start at $89/mo against $149/mo.
Helios is the better fit for gyms focused on lifecycle marketing and attribution. GymLeads is the better fit for gyms wanting dedicated lead and sales management.
- Helios fits best
Gyms focused on lifecycle marketing and attribution
- GymLeads fits best
Gyms wanting dedicated lead and sales management
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Side by side
| Feature | Helios 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | GymLeads 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Gym Marketing Software | #7 in Gym Marketing Software |
| Best for | Gyms focused on lifecycle marketing and attribution | Gyms wanting dedicated lead and sales management |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $89/mo (best) | $149/site/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Live chat, Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Helios 4/5 · GymLeads 1/5 | ||
| Lead capture tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated nurture | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Trial booking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Lead source tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Fitness platform links | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Campaign channels | Multichannel | Not checked yet |
| Acquisition reporting | Attribution | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Helios is a marketing engagement platform for gyms, boutique fitness studios, multi-location operators, and franchises. It combines customer profiles, unified conversations, automated lifecycle flows, broadcasts, email building, voice… Read the review → |
GymLeads is a cloud-based CRM for gyms and fitness businesses that need a dedicated system for capturing, organizing and converting leads. It collects prospects from websites, landing pages, social media, Facebook Lead Ads, Messenger and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Helios — where it wins
- Automates nurture, conversion, no-show recovery, and win-back journeys
- Unifies booking, visit, purchase, ad, call, and form data
- Reports lead sources, conversions, clicks, delivery, and revenue
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Starter includes only 1 phone number
- Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published
GymLeads — where it wins
- Captures leads from websites, landing pages, social media and Messenger
- Automates email, SMS, reminders and follow-ups across configurable funnels
- Supports gym workflows with eight integrations and mobile lead management
Where it doesn't
- SMS messaging requires account credit
- Multi-site and franchise pricing is provided on a POA basis
- Its focus is gym and fitness-business sales and marketing workflows
- Helios9.3/10 · Paid
A paid CRM for gyms that connects lifecycle messaging with acquisition attribution.
Visit HeliosFull verdict → - GymLeads8.7/10 · Paid
A dedicated gym CRM combining lead capture, automated follow-up and sales reporting.
Visit GymLeadsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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