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 GymMaster
Looking for GymMaster Alternatives?
We will take a head-to-head look at Gymdesk vs GymMaster 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 or GymMaster to manage their business.
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Gymdesk vs GymMaster
Both Gymdesk and GymMaster 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
GymMaster
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 $89/month. Excludes optional add-ons.
onboarding and migration
Two onboarding calls included to help you get your gym set up or switch from another software
One-time migration fee of $450 to switch from another software to GymMaster
Website
Every plan includes a fully customizable website that looks great on any device. You can also embed signup forms and schedules on an external website.
A website is not included. You can only get GymMaster's functionality on an external site by embedding forms.
Progress tracking
Easy to track member progress with ranks, skills, and promotions.
No ability to automatically track member progress.
Reporting
Detailed reporting on attendance and revenue is easy to access and understand. Works for one or multiple locations.
Clunky and unintuitive reporting; no pre-built revenue growth or attendance reports.
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What Makes Gymdesk Better than GymMaster
Gymdesk is a modern, user-friendly, and easy-to-use alternative to GymMaster that makes it easier to run and grow your gym.
GymMaster
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.
GymMaster
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.
GymMaster
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 GymMaster: What the Users Have to Say
We could talk for hours about the difference between Gymdesk and GymMaster, 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
GymMaster
Overall
4.6
Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service
4.8
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.7
GYMDESK
“We just opened our academy, had a lot going on especially moving our lives interstate. Gymdesk was recommended by a few other gyms when I was tossing up different softwares. I researched it, and I loved the features. It's straightforward and super easy to use. Makes my admin life a whole lot simpler”
Mary W.
GymMaster
"I don't think I can honestly say I liked ANYTHING about this product. This software changes ALL the time without warning. It has double charged members, deleted payments, failed to auto-bill for months at a time (So we lost thousands), and so much more. I can't tell you enough, do NOT use this company for your sanity."
Katheryn P.
GYMDESK
“I love how easy it is to use, as well as the automatic billing feature. It allows me to focus on teaching, and I don't have to stop class to take payments. I also really like the simplicity of the website and how simple it is to add or make edits.”
Shareef M.
GymMaster
"The point-of-sale app is very difficult to use, and I’ve had nothing but problems and looking stupid in front of people with menus that make no sense, screens, clicks, and absolutely useless payment selections. A client can’t even pay with a card. This is beyond frustrating and baffling, can I please just charge a client without 10 screens."
Amanda S.
GYMDESK
“The support is great. I usually will receive email replies within the day, if not within 1-2 hours if the inquiry is sent in their timezone. Great, it's highly recommended. I've used it for over a year and plan to continue on it as my gym grows and expands.”
Hanwei L.
GymMaster
"GymMaster needs better support. When you delay companies days of incoming revenue, you no longer are an asset but a huge liability that we are paying to have! Must do better! I am terribly terribly disappointed, and upset that I allowed our developer to present this as an option."
Brianna R.
Summary: When to Choose GymMaster vs Gymdesk
Here’s our summary of when to choose Gymdesk vs GymMaster gym management software:
When to Choose Gymdesk
You want facility access as well as robust marketing and member management tools
You want in-depth revenue and attendance reporting
When to Choose GymMaster
The main feature your gym needs is facility access
You're ok with pre-built, basic reports for revenue and attendance
Gymdesk is the fastest-growing GymMaster 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 GymMaster to Gymdesk?
Switching from GymMaster to Gymdesk is very simple with our migration tool. Export your member data from GymMaster 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