Exercise.com vs Virtuagym
Exercise.com scores 8.0/10 vs 6.8/10. Best for: Personal trainers and gym owners with 1-10 locations who sell online workout programs alongside in-person training and need custom branded apps.
Exercise.com scores higher overall at 8.0/10 vs 6.8/10. Buy Exercise.com if you are a trainer or gym owner selling online programming alongside in-person sessions. The workout builder and custom branded app are unmatched. Skip if you only need class scheduling and billing, because you will pay $239+/mo for workout features you never use.
Exercise.com 
Virtuagym Rank
#4 of 21
Rank
#19 of 21
Features
18/18
Features
17/18
Starting at
$239/mo
Starting at
$29/mo
User reviews
4.7/5 (355)
User reviews
4.4/5 (318)
What they cost
| Exercise.com | Virtuagym | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $239 /mo | $29 /mo |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 1 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, Virtuagym looks cheaper at $29/month vs $239/month. But sticker price is only part of the story. Look at what is included on the base plan, how many users you get, and whether you need add-ons to get the features you actually need. The $99/month plan that requires $200 in add-ons is actually more expensive than the $250/month plan that includes everything.
Where Exercise.com wins
- Workout builder is the best in the category. You can program progressions, assign plans to clients, and deliver workouts through a custom branded app
- Custom branded iOS and Android apps included in your plan: your gym name, your logo, your colors. Clients download your app, not a generic one
- Covers in-person scheduling, online training delivery, and e-commerce (sell programs, merch, supplements) in one platform
- Support team rated 4.9/5 on Capterra. Trainers report getting setup help and workout template guidance within hours
Where Virtuagym wins
- Built-in nutrition app and workout app unique in category
- Scales well for multi-location chains
- Strong onboarding experience
- Comprehensive scheduling, billing, coaching, and community
Where Exercise.com falls short
- Starts at $239/mo with no public pricing breakdown: you must sit through a sales call to get your actual quote
- A solo personal trainer paying $239/mo needs to sell at least 3-4 extra online clients per month just to cover the software cost
- Interface is feature-dense with a steep learning curve. Plan on 2-3 weeks before you feel comfortable navigating everything
- No consumer marketplace for client discovery. Unlike Mindbody, new clients will not find you through the app itself
Where Virtuagym falls short
- No transparent pricing beyond $29/mo entry
- Interface dated and slow between modules
- No free trial
- Setup fees and unexpected charges reported
Who is each product built for?
Exercise.com
Target: 1-10 locations
Buy Exercise.com if you are a trainer or gym owner selling online programming alongside in-person sessions. The workout builder and custom branded app are unmatched. Skip if you only need class scheduling and billing, because you will pay $239+/mo for workout features you never use.
Virtuagym
Target: 1-50+ locations
Virtuagym is solid for larger gyms and chains especially in Europe wanting nutrition and workout tools. The $29/mo starting price is misleading as most need custom-quoted higher plans. Not for small studios or budget-conscious operators.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Exercise.com | Virtuagym |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling & Booking | ||
| Class/session scheduling | ||
| Online booking | ||
| Attendance tracking | ||
| Members & Staff | ||
| Member management | ||
| Membership plans | ||
| Staff management | ||
| Client portal/app | ||
| Payments & Billing | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| Automated billing | ||
| Retail/POS | ||
| Fitness Tools | ||
| Workout/program builder | ||
| Mobile app (client) | ||
| Mobile app (staff) | ||
| Waivers/forms | ||
| Marketing & Growth | ||
| Website builder | ||
| Marketing/email tools | ||
| Reporting/analytics | ||
| Integrations/API | ||
Common questions
Exercise.com scores 8.0/10 vs Virtuagym's 6.8/10 in our ranking. Exercise.com is the better pick for 1-10 locations. Virtuagym is better if you need european fitness chains wanting nutrition planning and workout tools bundled with management.
Exercise.com starts at $239/month. Virtuagym starts at $29/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
Exercise.com: No free trial. Virtuagym: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Exercise.com covers 18 of 18 features we track. Virtuagym covers 17 of 18. Exercise.com has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Exercise.com does not have a mobile app. Virtuagym does not have one either.
Yes. The main effort is migrating your data (customer lists, job history, invoices). Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both. Most gym & fitness studio tools can import CSV data. Ask both vendors about migration support before you sign.
The bottom line
Pick Exercise.com if...
Personal trainers and gym owners with 1-10 locations who sell online workout programs alongside in-person training and need custom branded apps
Pick Virtuagym if...
European fitness chains wanting nutrition planning and workout tools bundled with management.