PATO vs Attenditai

PATO8.5Visit Attenditai8.3Visit

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

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Attenditai #8 in Gym Check-In Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Attenditai

• PATO fits best

  Access-controlled gyms needing member automation

• Attenditai fits best

  Gyms needing kiosk and multi-location reporting

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Side by side

Feature	PATO 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Attenditai 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.3
Ranking	#6 in Gym Check-In Software	#8 in Gym Check-In Software
Best for	Access-controlled gyms needing member automation	Gyms needing kiosk and multi-location reporting
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	99 NZD/mo	$99/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days · no card needed
Money-back guarantee	60 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance	2FA	GDPR
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features PATO 5/6 · Attenditai 4/6
QR check-in	✓	✓
Kiosk mode	✓	✓
Mobile check-in	✓ (best)	—
Visitor check-in	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Attendance reports	✓	✓
Multi-location support	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Combines kiosk, mobile QR, and physical access control Adds billing, classes, coaching, tracking, and automation Supports web, iOS, Android, Stripe, GoCardless, and health platforms	Free QR/barcode check-in with a public QR link and web kiosk Attendance history, analytics, alerts, and Excel/PDF report exports Custom plan supports multi-location dashboards, RBAC, and custom branding
Cons	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	The Free plan is limited to 50 attendees Listed paid prices use annual billing Check-in centers on QR codes, personal links, and browser kiosks
Our verdict	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 →	Attenditai is browser-based attendance and check-in software for gyms, fitness studios, sports clubs, and other membership organizations. It is aimed at studio owners, coaches, and teams that want self-service member check-in alongside… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Attenditai — where it wins

  • Free QR/barcode check-in with a public QR link and web kiosk
  • Attendance history, analytics, alerts, and Excel/PDF report exports
  • Custom plan supports multi-location dashboards, RBAC, and custom branding

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan is limited to 50 attendees
  • Listed paid prices use annual billing
  • Check-in centers on QR codes, personal links, and browser kiosks

• PATO8.5/10 · 14-day trial

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

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• Attenditai8.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A browser-based check-in system with kiosk workflows and multi-location reporting.

  Visit AttenditaiFull verdict →