Head-to-head · Gym Waiver Software
Smartwaiver vs WaiverKit
Smartwaiver leads on 0 checks, WaiverKit on 5, and 1 is 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 scoreWaiverKit · 8.0/10
- Lowest starting priceWaiverKit · $16/mo
- Free planonly WaiverKit
- Most featuresWaiverKit · 4 of 5
WaiverKit scores higher on our rubric for gym waiver software: 8.0 against 5.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #4.
WaiverKit offers free plan; Smartwaiver doesn't. WaiverKit is cheaper to start at $16/mo against $19/mo. WaiverKit offers digital signatures; Smartwaiver doesn't publish it. WaiverKit offers minor consent; Smartwaiver doesn't publish it. WaiverKit offers expiry reminders; Smartwaiver doesn't publish it.
Smartwaiver is the better fit for established teams needing advanced waiver workflows. WaiverKit is the better fit for small gyms wanting a free, polished starter.
- Smartwaiver fits best
Established teams needing advanced waiver workflows
- WaiverKit fits best
Small gyms wanting a free, polished starter
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Side by side
| Feature | Smartwaiver 5.8/10 Visit ↗ | WaiverKit 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.8 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Gym Waiver Software | #7 in Gym Waiver Software |
| Best for | Established teams needing advanced waiver workflows | Small gyms wanting a free, polished starter |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $19/mo | $16/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | |
| Compliance | SOC 2, 2FA | GDPR |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Smartwaiver 1/5 · WaiverKit 4/5 | ||
| Digital signatures | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Kiosk mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minor consent | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Expiry reminders | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Member import | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Included staff seats | Not published | 0 seats |
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| Our verdict | Smartwaiver is digital waiver software for gyms and other organizations that need to create, distribute, sign, store, and manage liability waivers. It supports signing through websites, email, SMS, QR codes, mobile devices, and on-site… Read the review → |
WaiverKit is a web-based digital waiver and consent-form platform for gyms and other activity businesses. It provides template creation, electronic signatures, QR code sharing, kiosk mode, searchable records, PDF and CSV exports, expiry… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Smartwaiver — where it wins
- Offline kiosk collection with later synchronization
- Guardian signing, event tracking, and reminder emails
- REST API, webhooks, exports, and reservation integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Monthly limits range from 100 to 2,500 signed waivers
- Advanced workflows may exceed the needs of smaller gyms
WaiverKit — where it wins
- Permanent free plan with one template and 30 signed waivers monthly
- QR kiosk signing, expiry reminders, exports, and multilingual waivers
- Signature records include timestamps, IP, device details, and document hashes
Where it doesn't
- No verified integrations or API
- Offline signing is not offered
- Free plan is limited to one template and 30 signed waivers monthly
- Smartwaiver5.8/10 · From $19/mo · 15-day trial
A feature-rich waiver system for gyms that need kiosk, offline, guardian, and API workflows.
Visit SmartwaiverFull verdict → - WaiverKit8.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $16/mo
A capable free starter for gyms that do not need integrations or offline signing.
Visit WaiverKitFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026