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Head-to-head · Class Registration Software

Sawyer vs Glofox

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Sawyer #5 in Class Registration Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Sawyer
Glofox #7 in Class Registration Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Glofox

Sawyer leads on 0 checks, Glofox on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSawyer · 8.5/10
  • Free trialonly Sawyer
  • Most featuresSawyer · 1 of 4

Sawyer scores higher on our rubric for class registration software: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Sawyer is the better fit for children's activity providers needing family registration. Glofox is the better fit for fitness businesses needing member apps and operations.

  • Sawyer fits best

    Children's activity providers needing family registration

  • Glofox fits best

    Fitness businesses needing member apps and operations

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Side by side

Feature Sawyer 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Glofox 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #5 in Class Registration Software #7 in Class Registration Software
Best for Children's activity providers needing family registration Fitness businesses needing member apps and operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $71/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sawyer 1/4 · Glofox 0/4
Online payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring classes ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Waitlists Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Registration limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Class formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Family profiles connect registration with class booking and payments.
  • Recurring schedules, attendance check-in/check-out and instructor assignment.
  • Grow adds waitlists, payment plans and custom customer forms.
  • Combines scheduling, billing, check-ins, staff tools, and reporting
  • Member app supports booking, payments, notifications, and check-in
  • Multi-location controls and roll-up reporting support growing operators
Cons
  • No free plan; Launch starts at $71/month with annual billing.
  • Waitlists and advanced scheduling require Grow or a higher plan.
  • The platform is web-based, with no other platform listed.
  • Starts at $99 per month, with higher-tier prices tailored by request
  • Some app and analytics capabilities vary by plan or add-on
  • Support channels are limited to email and documentation
Our verdict

Sawyer brings registration, scheduling and family administration together for children's activity businesses, including camps, schools, studios and educational providers. Organizations can publish in-person and online activities, accept…

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Glofox is cloud and mobile gym and studio management software for fitness businesses, including class-based studios, gyms, and operators with multiple locations. It brings class, course, and appointment scheduling together with waitlists,…

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  1. SawyerClass Registration Software 8.514-day trial
  2. GlofoxClass Registration Software 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sawyer — where it wins

    • Family profiles connect registration with class booking and payments.
    • Recurring schedules, attendance check-in/check-out and instructor assignment.
    • Grow adds waitlists, payment plans and custom customer forms.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Launch starts at $71/month with annual billing.
    • Waitlists and advanced scheduling require Grow or a higher plan.
    • The platform is web-based, with no other platform listed.

  • Glofox — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, billing, check-ins, staff tools, and reporting
    • Member app supports booking, payments, notifications, and check-in
    • Multi-location controls and roll-up reporting support growing operators

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $99 per month, with higher-tier prices tailored by request
    • Some app and analytics capabilities vary by plan or add-on
    • Support channels are limited to email and documentation
  • Sawyer8.5/10 · 14-day trial

    Family registration, recurring schedules, attendance and payments, from $71/month billed annually.

    Visit SawyerFull verdict →
  • Glofox8.3/10 · Paid

    A broad fitness-operations suite with scheduling, billing, apps, and multi-location controls.

    Visit GlofoxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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