MoveMembers vs PATO

MoveMembers8.8Visit PATO8.5Visit

Higher score MoveMembers #4 in Gym Check-In Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit MoveMembers

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PATO #6 in Gym Check-In Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit PATO

• MoveMembers fits best

  Studios needing kiosk, booking, and billing features

• PATO fits best

  Access-controlled gyms needing member automation

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Side by side

Feature	MoveMembers 8.8/10 Visit ↗	PATO 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Gym Check-In Software	#6 in Gym Check-In Software
Best for	Studios needing kiosk, booking, and billing features	Access-controlled gyms needing member automation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$99/mo	99 NZD/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Compliance	GDPR	2FA
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MoveMembers 6/6 · PATO 5/6
QR check-in	✓	✓
Kiosk mode	✓	✓
Mobile check-in	✓	✓
Visitor check-in	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Attendance reports	✓	✓
Multi-location support	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Combines kiosk, QR, pass, mobile, and walk-in check-in Connects attendance with memberships, class packs, and booking Free plan includes booking, self check-in, memberships, and Stripe	Combines kiosk, mobile QR, and physical access control Adds billing, classes, coaching, tracking, and automation Supports web, iOS, Android, Stripe, GoCardless, and health platforms
Cons	Free and Pro plans cap active members at 25 and 100 Multiple locations and unlimited active members require Max WhatsApp, SMS, webhooks, and priority support are Max features	No free plan; monthly pricing starts at NZD 99 Access, Classes, and Shop capabilities require add-ons Advanced pricing and larger-gym features vary by setup
Our verdict	MoveMembers is cloud-based gym management software for independent gyms, studios, martial arts schools, and other fitness venues. It brings member management, class scheduling, online booking, recurring memberships, billing, messaging,… Read the review →	PATO is gym management software for gyms, studios, coaches, and 24/7 facilities. It brings together member management, billing, coaching, nutrition and workout tracking, classes, engagement automation, gamification, retail, and access… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• MoveMembers — where it wins

  • Combines kiosk, QR, pass, mobile, and walk-in check-in
  • Connects attendance with memberships, class packs, and booking
  • Free plan includes booking, self check-in, memberships, and Stripe

  Where it doesn't

  • Free and Pro plans cap active members at 25 and 100
  • Multiple locations and unlimited active members require Max
  • WhatsApp, SMS, webhooks, and priority support are Max features

• PATO — where it wins

  • Combines kiosk, mobile QR, and physical access control
  • Adds billing, classes, coaching, tracking, and automation
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, Stripe, GoCardless, and health platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at NZD 99
  • Access, Classes, and Shop capabilities require add-ons
  • Advanced pricing and larger-gym features vary by setup

• MoveMembers8.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad gym management system with a useful free tier and paid growth features.

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• PATO8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad gym platform for access control, automation, billing, classes, and coaching.

  Visit PATOFull verdict →