{"question": "best gym management software for gyms", "category": "gym-management-software", "category_name": "gym management software", "audience": "gyms", "audience_name": "gyms", "engine": "Claude (Anthropic) with web search", "model": "claude-opus-5", "asked_at": "2026-10-04T22:31:27Z", "permalink": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/gym-management-software-gyms-2026-10-04", "question_page": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/gym-management-software/gyms", "brands_named": [{"position": 1, "brand": "PushPress", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 2, "brand": "Max", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 3, "brand": "Gymdesk", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 4, "brand": "GymMaster", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 5, "brand": "Mindbody", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 6, "brand": "ABC Glofox", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 7, "brand": "Glofox", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 8, "brand": "Zen Planner", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 9, "brand": "Wodify", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 10, "brand": "WellnessLiving", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 11, "brand": "Stripe", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 12, "brand": "Exercise.com", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 13, "brand": "Zenoti", "label": "mentioned"}], "sources_cited": [{"url": "https://www.zenoti.com/thecheckin/gym-management-software", "domain": "zenoti.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.glofox.com/blog/best-gym-management-software/", "domain": "glofox.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://gymdesk.com/blog/best-gym-management-software", "domain": "gymdesk.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://gymdesk.com/blog/is-pushpress-good-for-gyms", "domain": "gymdesk.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.pushpress.com/blog/zen-planner-alternatives", "domain": "pushpress.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.pushpress.com/blog/7-best-mindbody-alternatives-for-gym-owners-in-2026", "domain": "pushpress.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.offeringtree.com/blog/wellnessliving-vs-gymdesk/", "domain": "offeringtree.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.capterra.com/compare/40229-134351/MINDBODY-vs-Zen-Planner", "domain": "capterra.com", "source_type": "review"}, {"url": "https://www.softwareadvice.com/scheduling/gymmaster-profile/", "domain": "softwareadvice.com", "source_type": "review"}, {"url": "https://www.exercise.com/grow/wodify-review/", "domain": "exercise.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.capterra.com/p/159663/Wodify/reviews/", "domain": "capterra.com", "source_type": "review"}, {"url": "https://gymsense.io/blog/how-much-does-gym-management-software-cost-2026-pricing-guide", "domain": "gymsense.io", "source_type": "other"}], "answer_text": "There's no single winner - the right pick depends mostly on your gym's model (24/7 access gym vs. class-based studio vs. CrossFit box). Here's how I'd rank them, with the ones I'd actually shortlist first:\n\n**1. PushPress** - My default recommendation for most independent gyms and functional fitness boxes. Free \"Core\" tier, then $159/mo (Pro) and $229/mo (Max), with the best-polished member app and deepest CRM in this price band. Big caveat: the free tier's card processing is 4.99% + $0.30, so a gym running $15k/month in payments pays ~$750/mo in fees - the free plan is only free if you're tiny. A fully-loaded setup (CRM + workouts + branded app) runs closer to ~$559/mo.\n\n**2. Gymdesk** - The best value and the one I'd pick if you hate surprise fees. ~$75/mo up to 50 members, $100 to 100, $150 to 200, $200 to 400 - and *every* feature is included at every tier, with your choice of six payment processors and no markup on processing. Fastest setup of the bunch. Weaker brand recognition and no marketplace, but that matters less if you already have member flow.\n\n**3. GymMaster** - The one to pick if you run a 24/7 or staffed access gym. It's the strongest on door access hardware and Bl", "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"}}