Gymdesk is a Leader in Gym Management
GetApp has named Gymdesk a category leader in their 2025 gym software report.
The highly detailed ranking uses review benchmark data from gym management software users.
Gymdesk Versus Glofox
Looking for Glofox Alternatives?
We will take a head-to-head look at Gymdesk vs Glofox to show you where each gym management platform shines and where each falls short.
See why gyms, martial arts schools, yoga studios, dance, and gymnastics gyms prefer Gymdesk over Glofox to manage their business.
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Gymdesk vs Glofox
Both Gymdesk and Glofox have their strengths and weaknesses. In the table below, we outline the most important factors when choosing your gym management software so you can determine which is right for your business.
Gymdesk
Glofox
Free Trial
30-day free trial with access to all features and full support.
The only option is to book a demo with a sales person.
Starting Price
Starts at $75/month. All features included.
Starts at $275/month. The highest-tiered plan with marketing features, advanced reporting, and a branded app starts at $625/month.
Website
A fully customizable website that looks great on any device is included with every plan. You can also embed signup forms and your schedule on an external website.
Website functionality is only available through embeddable widgets for an external site.
Payment Processing
Choose from 5 options. Integrates with Stripe, Square, and Authorize.net to handle your membership payments and point-of-sale. Your payment processor stays separate and under your full control.
Only 1 option. Glofox payments, which is built on top of Stripe.
Marketing tools
Robust marketing features such as email marketing, automations, lead tracking, and more are included in every account, no add-ons required.
Marketing automation and pre-built campaigns are only available in higher-tier plans.
Reporting
See detailed reporting for attendance and revenue in one dashboard and easily compare metrics for one or multiple locations.
Advanced reporting and multi-location comparisons are only available in the most expensive plan.
Branded mobile app
Available for a monthly fee on all plans
Only available in the highest-tiered plan, which starts at $625/month
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What Makes Gymdesk Better than Glofox
Gymdesk is a modern, user-friendly, and easy-to-use alternative to Glofox that makes it easier to run and grow your gym. For more on Glofox, read our comparison of Glofox and Zen Planner.
Glofox
Gymdesk
Easy To Use Member Management
Spot issues quickly without being overwhelmed. Address expiring memberships, overdue payments and missing waivers with ease on your laptop or mobile device.
Create on demand reports using a variety of built-in and custom filters, and export to CSV or PDF for offline usage.
Glofox
Gymdesk
Member and Manager Friendly Attendance Tracking
Self service member check-in via a numeric code, name search, bar code scanner, or QR codes - on any device.
Managers can backdate attendance quickly and efficiently with our mass check-in feature.
Glofox
Gymdesk
Billing And Reporting
Understand your cashflow in real time with visual charts and sophisticated filters. Access it from anywhere on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
Generate point-of-sale and membership payments, project revenue for the coming year, and review month-over-month member and revenue growth and churn in your gym.
Gymdesk vs Glofox: What the Users Have to Say
We could talk for hours about the difference between Gymdesk and Glofox, but we’d rather let the users speak for themselves.
GYMDESK
Overall
Highest rated
4.8 (104)
Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.9
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.8
Glofox
Overall
4.4
Ease of Use
4.4
Customer Service
4.4
Features
4.2
Value for Money
4.7
GYMDESK
"You know exactly what you are getting from day one! The program is also very easy to setup and use. The support is fantastic. Not being one that is up on all the latest technology, they took the time to walk me through things, step by step. They were answering my questions and assisting right away so I never had to wait. "
Angela L.
Glofox
"The sales team tells you everything you want to hear boasting support, ease and profitability. My onboarding rep was not knowledgeable and frequently responded to my questions with “I’ll find out” and then to never provide a straight answer. Then out of the blue, I was given a new rep who after I shared my concerns, apologized for the inconvenience but did no better besides offering up excuses why the answers are hard to come by."
Tanabeth M.
GYMDESK
“Amazing customer service. Great software for members and administration. Ease of use for myself and members. The trial was incredible. The setup was easy and fun. Great member feedback. Switched from Mindbody initially because of cost. Gymdesk was recommended.”
Andre G.
Glofox
"Their customer service is awful. I was told "I don't know, here's a YouTube video." They deactivated my entire business by accident, deleting all of my memberships and billing cycles. They were unable to fix it other than reopening the account to everything being deleted. Then refused to help or compensate us for lost revenue."
Khyl O.
GYMDESK
“Gymdesk saved my life…and business. Such a simple, clear user interface (staff AND students) with incredibly robust tools that are consistently updated and added upon. Every few weeks, they add on new features and make existing ones more streamlined. [Gymdesk is helping me] managing students, payments, recruiting, communication, planning and keeping me and my staff sane!”
Joe R.
GymMaster
“Nothing was as promised. They will not give you straight answers as they sign you up. You have to pay before using the app. They will not refund unused paid months of their worthless service. If all you want is software where people register and book themselves into classes then this will work for you. If you want more out of your gym software management then this is not the product for you."
Morganne F.
Summary: When to Choose Glofox vs Gymdesk
Here’s our summary of when to choose Gymdesk vs Glofox gym management software:
When to Choose Gymdesk
You want to use one solution to manage and grow your gym
You want to track member progress with ranks, programs, and skills
You need to set up your gym in less than 4 weeks
When to Choose GymMaster
You don't need to track member progress automatically
You only need membership management, or you're ok paying for an additional app to get marketing features
Gymdesk is the fastest-growing Glofox alternative!
Simplicity
Thanks to easy click-and-drag features, beautiful reporting, and a refined dashboard for easy access - you won’t want to ever switch management platforms again.
Flexibility
We’ve built Gymdesk to be adaptable for any growing fitness business. Fit your exact needs with customizable fields, form builders, saved templates, and your very own website.
Support to Grow Your Gym
Don’t sit on hold for hours ever again. Gymdesk has an experienced support team to help you with whatever you need. Email, chat, video support, and more.
Payment Processor Choice
With over 5 options to choose from, you can choose the payment processor that’s best for your business and own your payment data.
Everything In One Place
At Gymdesk, get all the features you need on Day 1 with a 30-day free trial to make sure it’s right for you (no credit card required).
You Can Ask Us Anything, Really!
As martial artists, fitness junkies and software developers - we built this product because you are our ideal customer. We will work with you to make sure our product fits your needs. Your success is our success.
Frequently Asked Questions
How easy is it to switch from Glofox to Gymdesk?
Switching from Glofox to Gymdesk is very simple with our migration tool. Export your member data from Glofox and import it into Gymdesk in a matter of minutes.
You can also migrate your payment data, leads/prospects lists, products, attendance and more.
Can I use Gymdesk's online functionality with my website?
All of our online features can work independently from the website we provide, and integrated on your existing website.
This includes the gym weekly schedule, lead capture forms, the member sign-up form and access to the member portal.
Do you track ranks, levels and promotion requirements?
You can track attendance using a tablet at the front desk, or manually in bulk at the back office.
For each program you run in your gym, you can set up promotion criteria for each rank / belt, and then generate reporting on members' progress towards their promotion criteria. The system also generates notifications when members are ready to be tested for promotion.
Can I charge members using direct bank debits?
We support direct bank debits for member payments, depending on your location and payment processor.
Stripe and Authorize.net provide ACH and eChecks respectively to US customers. Stripe also provides SEPA bank debits to EU customers, BECS direct debits in Australia, and Pre-Authorized Debits in Canada.
Are you available in my country?
Any gym around the world can use our software! Credit-card processing might be limited to the countries supported by our payment partners, but you can still run payments manually and use all of our features without limitation.
What are the payment processing fees?
All payment processing is run through our payments partners - Stripe, Square and Authorize.net, and each have their own set of fees depending on your location and payment types.
We do not charge anything extra beyond the fees charged by your selected payment processor.
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Why Choose Gymdesk for Your Gym
- Seamless member sign-up and onboarding
- Auto-play and rebilling boost your bottom line
- Track attendance and skill progression
- Provide a high end experience for your members
- Pricing starts at $75/month, with no contracts or long term commitments