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
Mariana Tek
Looking for Mariana Tek Alternatives?
We will take a head-to-head look at Gymdesk vs Mariana Tek 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 Mariana Tek to manage their business.
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GYMDESK
Mariana Tek
Gymdesk vs Mariana Tek
Both Gymdesk and Mariana Tek 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
Mariana Tek
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.
Minimum 2-year contract, plans start at $349/month.
Industry Focus
Specializes in multiple types of gyms, not just class-based gyms.
Focuses exclusively on class-based gyms.
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, Stripe.
Marketing tools
Includes robust marketing and communication features at no additional cost.
Marketing features and CRM are paid add-ons.
website
Website included in all plans, optimized for SEO and user-friendly.
No website included, the only option is to embed forms on an external site.
Reporting
Comprehensive reporting tools are included with no extra charges.
Basic reporting that lacks the ability to easily manipulate data.
Progressions tracking
Makes it easy to automatically track member progress with ranks, skills, and promotions.
No skill progression tracking via ranks and programs.
Onboarding
Can quickly migrate with a self-service tool or by booking a call with the Gymdesk team.
Long migration times, up to 3 months if coming from a different software.
Set up fee
No set-up fee.
Set-up fee of $1200.
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What Makes Gymdesk Better than Mariana Tek
Gymdesk is a modern, user-friendly, and easy-to-use alternative to Mariana Tek that makes it easier to run and grow your gym.
Mariana Tek
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.
Mariana Tak
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.
Mariana Tek
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 Mariana Tek: What the Users Have to Say
We could talk for hours about the difference between Gymdesk and Mariana Tek, 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
Mariana Tek
Overall
4.4
Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
4.2
Features
4.2
Value for Money
4.3
GYMDESK
“Our clientele doubled within the first four months of using this software. It's has been absolutely amazing. Easy to set up new students. Easy to find history of payments. It's very organized and easy to navigate. I love that our members have access to their own profiles. The 30 day free trial drew me in to try it. It was recommended by another Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy. I made the decision to purchase it because it met our needs perfectly and was well within our budget.”
Heidi S.
Mariana Tek
It's a bait-and-switch: overpromise and underdeliver. They make you pay thousands to have this software set up.
Ashton V.
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.
Mariana Tek
"Support is terrible - it's email in a chat interface - no live chat or phone support. They take forever to respond and are gone on weekends. Something that would take a 5-minute phone call to fix takes days or weeks to solve. Support staff doesn’t know what they are talking about - all they do is direct to the help articles. They don’t do anything for you or go the extra step to make sure that your problem is fully solved"
Brandon L.
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.
Mariana Tek
"The UX is just dumb... I can't even see my full class map on the screen, I have to scroll within boxes. The reporting is also not intuitive - they now have a separate system you can go to for more reporting. The software is not mobile friendly AT ALL - good luck trying to manage the software on your phone - you'll want to throw your device through a window."
Melissa L.
Summary: When to Choose Mariana Tek vs Gymdesk
Here’s our summary of when to choose Gymdesk vs Mariana Tek gym management software:
When to Choose Gymdesk
You want to try out gym software without signing a contract
You need to migrate to a new software as soon as possible
You want to track members' progress automatically
When to Choose Mariana Tek
You don't mind making a 2-year commitment to a gym software
You can set aside months to migrate to a new software
You don't need to track members' progress automatically
Gymdesk is the fastest-growing Mariana Tek 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 Mariana Tek to Gymdesk?
Switching from Mariana Tek to Gymdesk is very simple with our migration tool. Export your member data from Mariana Tek 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