{"question": "best gym management software for fitness studios", "category": "gym-management-software", "category_name": "gym management software", "audience": "fitness-studios", "audience_name": "fitness studios", "engine": "Claude (Anthropic) with web search", "model": "claude-opus-5", "asked_at": "2026-10-27T22:58:45Z", "permalink": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/gym-management-software-fitness-studios-2026-10-27", "question_page": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/gym-management-software/fitness-studios", "brands_named": [{"position": 1, "brand": "WellnessLiving", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 2, "brand": "Mindbody", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 3, "brand": "G2", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 4, "brand": "Glofox", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 5, "brand": "ABC Glofox", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 6, "brand": "Zen Planner", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 7, "brand": "Mariana Tek", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 8, "brand": "Arketa", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 9, "brand": "Momence", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 10, "brand": "PushPress", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 11, "brand": "Wodify", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 12, "brand": "Gymdesk", "label": "mentioned"}], "sources_cited": [{"url": "https://www.getkisi.com/blog/best-gym-management-systems-compared", "domain": "getkisi.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.g2.com/compare/wellnessliving-vs-zen-planner-vs-mindbody", "domain": "g2.com", "source_type": "review"}, {"url": "https://g2.com/compare/mindbody-vs-wellnessliving", "domain": "g2.com", "source_type": "review"}, {"url": "https://g2.com/compare/abc-glofox-vs-zen-planner", "domain": "g2.com", "source_type": "review"}, {"url": "https://g2.com/products/abc-glofox/pricing", "domain": "g2.com", "source_type": "review"}, {"url": "https://www.thepricer.org/how-much-does-mindbody-cost/", "domain": "thepricer.org", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.getapp.com.au/compare/2039363/2069359/mariana-tek/vs/arketa", "domain": "getapp.com.au", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.arketa.com/compare", "domain": "arketa.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://gymdesk.com/blog/best-crossfit-gym-management-software", "domain": "gymdesk.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.recess.tv/blog-posts/wodify-alternatives", "domain": "recess.tv", "source_type": "other"}], "answer_text": "There's no single winner - the right pick depends heavily on your studio's model. Here's who I'd actually name, in the order I'd suggest looking:\n\n**1. WellnessLiving** - My default recommendation for most independent studios. It's the closest thing to Mindbody's feature set (scheduling, memberships, POS, marketing, branded app, reporting) at roughly half the entry price (~$69-99/mo vs. $99+), and it consistently outscores the others on user satisfaction (4.5/5 on G2 vs. Mindbody's 3.7). A lot of its growth has come directly from Mindbody refugees, which tells you something.\n\n**2. Glofox (now ABC Glofox)** - Best fit if your member experience lives on mobile. Strong branded member app, behavior-based automations, clean onboarding - reviewers find it easier to set up and administer than Zen Planner. Downside: custom pricing only, so expect a sales call and a contract.\n\n**3. Mindbody** - Worth it mainly for two reasons: you want the Mindbody consumer marketplace as a lead-generation channel, or you're multi-location and need enterprise depth. It's the biggest platform and does everything, but it's the priciest (roughly $139-$699/mo depending on size) and the lowest-rated of the bunch", "answer_truncated": true, "measurement": "One answer from one engine on one date. Not a ranking and not a claim about the world; brands the engine did not name are not recorded.", "limitation": "Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.", "alerts": {"name": "Answer Watch Pro", "price_usd": 79, "period": "month", "gets": "daily change alerts for up to 5 brands in what one AI answer engine says, history, CSV export. Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included", "url": "https://bikoosh.com/answers"}}