# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for gym management software (fitness studios) on 2026-09-07

## In short

On 2026-09-07, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best gym management software for fitness studios". It named 12 brands, in this order: Zenoti, Wodify, Zen Planner, Mariana Tek, Mindbody, ABC Glofox.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best gym management software for fitness studios |
| Asked on | 2026-09-07 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 12 |
| Sources cited | 10 |
| Audience | fitness studios |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-07 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/gym-management-software-fitness-studios-2026-09-07
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-09-07 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> There's no single winner - the right pick depends on your studio's model. Here's how I'd rank them, and note upfront that a lot of the "best of 2026" listicles are published by the vendors themselves (Zenoti, Wodify, Zen Planner, Mariana Tek all rank themselves #1 on their own blogs), so I've weighted toward what's consistent across sources.
> 
> **1. Mindbody - the default if you want discovery, not just software.** Its consumer marketplace app puts your classes in front of people actively searching for studios nearby, which no competitor matches. The tradeoffs are real and widely reported: quote-only pricing (roughly $99/mo Starter to $699+/mo Ultimate Plus, *per location*, before branded-app and SMS add-ons), 2.75-3.5% processing, a ~20% cut on bookings that originate from its marketplace, dated front-desk UI, and onboarding that can run past eight weeks. Worth it if the lead flow pays for itself; otherwise it's the most expensive way to schedule a class. ([vibefam](https://vibefam.com/mindbody-review-pricing-features-pros-cons-2026/), [koalendar](https://koalendar.com/blog/mindbody-pricing-costs))
> 
> **2. ABC Glofox - best for boutique studios and multi-location franchises.** Custom-

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zenoti | mentioned |
| 2 | Wodify | mentioned |
| 3 | Zen Planner | mentioned |
| 4 | Mariana Tek | mentioned |
| 5 | Mindbody | mentioned |
| 6 | ABC Glofox | recommended |
| 7 | Glofox | recommended |
| 8 | TeamUp | mentioned |
| 9 | WellnessLiving | mentioned |
| 10 | Gymdesk | mentioned |
| 11 | Momence | mentioned |
| 12 | PushPress | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://vibefam.com/mindbody-review-pricing-features-pros-cons-2026/ (other)
- https://koalendar.com/blog/mindbody-pricing-costs (other)
- https://www.zenoti.com/thecheckin/best-fitness-gym-software-2026 (vendor)
- https://zenplanner.com/blogs/comparing-the-top-fitness-studio-management-tools-zen-planner-vs-competitors/ (vendor)
- https://www.wodify.com/blog/best-fitness-studio-software (vendor)
- https://gymdesk.com/blog/mindbody-alternatives (vendor)
- https://junocal.com/blog/which-fitness-studio-software-has-no-additional-fees (other)
- https://www.marianatek.com/mariana-tek-vs-arketa/ (vendor)
- https://junocal.com/blog/most-affordable-fitness-studio-software-2026 (other)
- https://www.pushpress.com/blog/7-best-mindbody-alternatives-for-gym-owners-in-2026 (other)

The question page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/gym-management-software/fitness-studios

Answer Watch records what one AI answer engine said on one date, nothing more. Each page names the engine and the model, carries the date the question was asked, and lists the brands that appeared in the answer in the order the engine gave them, with the sources it cited. It is a measurement, not a ranking, not a recommendation and not a claim about the world. Brands that did not appear in an answer are not named on any public page. Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.