PATO vs Gymanger

PATO8.5Visit Gymanger8.4Visit

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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Gymanger #7 in Gym Check-In Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Gymanger

• PATO fits best

  Access-controlled gyms needing member automation

• Gymanger fits best

  Multi-branch gyms needing flexible access methods

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Side by side

Feature	PATO 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Gymanger 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.4
Ranking	#6 in Gym Check-In Software	#7 in Gym Check-In Software
Best for	Access-controlled gyms needing member automation	Multi-branch gyms needing flexible access methods
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	99 NZD/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Money-back guarantee	60 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Live chat · 24/7
Integrations	4 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PATO 5/6 · Gymanger 5/6
QR check-in	✓	✓
Kiosk mode	✓ (best)	—
Mobile check-in	✓	✓
Visitor check-in	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
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	Supports QR, RFID/NFC, PIN, and biometric check-ins Consolidates branch attendance reports with CSV export Combines billing, attendance, members, and staff tools
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	No free plan is available Kiosk mode is not included Paid tier features are listed identically across plans
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 →	Gymanger is sports facility management software for gyms, fitness clubs, martial arts clubs, CrossFit boxes, and other facilities. It brings together member management, billing, bookings, scheduling, staff tools, facility access,… 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

• Gymanger — where it wins

  • Supports QR, RFID/NFC, PIN, and biometric check-ins
  • Consolidates branch attendance reports with CSV export
  • Combines billing, attendance, members, and staff tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Kiosk mode is not included
  • Paid tier features are listed identically across plans

• PATO8.5/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit PATOFull verdict →
• Gymanger8.4/10 · Paid

  A broad gym operations platform with flexible access methods and centralized attendance reporting.

  Visit GymangerFull verdict →