Revel
Revel: A flexible self-hosted membership platform with Stripe payments and class tools. Ranked #21 of 26 in Gym Membership Billing Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for technical teams wanting free self-hosted memberships.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTechnical teams wanting free self-hosted memberships
- Free planYes
- Failed-payment recoveryYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free, open-source deployment with hosted or self-hosted options
- Recurring memberships, tiers, passes, RSVPs, and capacity limits
- Stripe payments plus Wallet cards and QR check-in
Where it doesn't
- Broader community and event scope than dedicated gym billing software
- Hosted membership payments add a 1.5% transaction fee, VAT, and Stripe fees
- Billing operations and reporting are less specialized than dedicated alternatives
Our verdict on Revel
Revel is open-source membership and event-management software for gyms, studios, clubs, choirs, and community organizations. It supports recurring monthly and annual memberships, membership tiers, subscription plans, series passes, class packs, member-only classes, RSVPs, and capacity limits. Technical teams can use the hosted service or deploy Revel on their own infrastructure, making it a fit for organizations that want control over deployment and membership workflows.
Pricing is built around a freemium model. Free events and memberships carry no platform charge. Hosted membership payments cost 1.5% per payment, plus VAT where applicable and Stripe fees. Stripe handles membership payment processing, while organizations set their own membership prices and refund policies. The platform also includes failed-payment recovery and refunds in its billing feature set. Integration coverage includes Stripe, Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Telegram, with digital membership cards and QR check-in supporting day-to-day access workflows.
Revel’s strongest distinction is its breadth across memberships, events, classes, approvals, and access. Approval questionnaires can screen membership applicants, while class capacity controls and RSVPs support scheduled activities. That wider community-management focus may suit organizations combining subscriptions with events and classes, but it is less specialized than a dedicated gym billing system for advanced billing operations and reporting. Choose Revel when free open-source software, self-hosting, and configurable membership structures matter most. Choose an alternative when specialized gym billing administration and deeper operational reporting are the priority.
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Revel pricing
Revel fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Failed-payment recovery | Yes |
| Membership freezes | Not verified |
| Refunds | Yes |
| Payment reporting | Not verified |
| Member limit | Not verified |
| Billing frequency | Flexible |
| Accounting integrations | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Stripe, Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Telegram |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | letsrevel.io |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Revel integrations
Revel lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Stripe
- Apple Wallet
- Google Wallet
- Telegram
Alternatives to Revel
- EzypayA mature billing platform for multi-site fitness businesses that need recovery and reporting.9.4
- Unison Payment SolutionsA gym-focused billing service combining payment recovery with wide business integrations.9.2
- ClubWiseA broad web platform combining gym billing, operations, payments, and member engagement.8.9
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