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 Spark Membership
Looking for Spark Alternatives?
We will take a head-to-head look at Gymdesk vs Spark Membership 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 Spark Membership to manage their business.
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Gymdesk vs Spark Membership
Both Gymdesk and Spark Membership 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
Spark Membership
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
Start at $75/month. All features included.
Start at $199/month. Excludes optional add-ons.
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.
No website is included. A website and marketing services can be purchased from Spark Membership for additional monthly fees.
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 one option: proprietary payment processing through Spark Membership.
Ease of Use
Easy-to-use software, with a modern look and feel. No training needed - but world class support available should you need it.
Outdated user interface with frustrating user flows.
Facility access
Provides integration with Kisi for 24/7 door access.
No facility access available.
Reporting
Detailed reporting on attendance and revenue is easy to access and understand. Works for one or multiple locations.
Limited reporting provided through pre-built reports and widgets.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Responsive, reliable phone, chat, and email support included in all plans.
No phone support available.
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What Makes Gymdesk Better than Spark Membership
Gymdesk is a modern, user-friendly, and easy-to-use alternative to Spark Membership that makes it easier to run and grow your gym.
Spark
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.
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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.
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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.
Summary: When to Choose Spark Membership vs Gymdesk
Here’s our summary of when to choose Gymdesk vs Spark Managetment gym management software:
When to Choose Gymdesk
You want to control budget as you scale
You’re in the health/fitness business
Your priority is gym/club management and workflow automation
When to Choose Spark
You need phone customer support
You’re in the beauty business
You don’t want to choose the payment system for your business
Gymdesk is the fastest-growing Spark Membership 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 Spark Membership to Gymdesk?
Switching from Spark Membership to Gymdesk is very simple with our migration tool. Export your member data from Spark Membership 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