Glofox vs Gymdesk
Both score 7.8/10. Compare features and pricing below.
Both score 7.8/10. Glofox is strong for boutique studios and franchises prioritizing branded apps and multi-location scalability. The opaque pricing is a drawback for comparison shoppers. Not ideal for solo trainers or micro-gyms.
Glofox 
Gymdesk Rank
#9 of 21
Rank
#10 of 21
Features
15/18
Features
15/18
Starting at
Custom
Starting at
$75/mo
User reviews
4.5/5 (420)
User reviews
4.8/5 (167)
What they cost
| Glofox | Gymdesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Contact for pricing | $75 /mo |
| Free trial | No | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 4 | 4 |
What the pricing really means
Gymdesk publishes their pricing upfront, which is a good sign. Glofox requires you to contact sales for a quote. When a company hides pricing, it usually means the cost is high enough that they want a salesperson to justify it before you see the number. Always ask for total year-one cost, not just the monthly subscription.
Where Glofox wins
- Custom branded mobile app included at higher tiers for strong brand presence
- Clean intuitive interface staff learn quickly
- Strong multi-location and franchise management
- Solid payment and lead management integrations
Where Gymdesk wins
- All features are included in every plan with no feature gating or upselling
- Exceptional customer support with response times consistently within hours
- Free gym website included with every account, ready to use immediately
- No contracts, no hidden fees, and a free plan for up to 15 active members after trial ends
Where Glofox falls short
- No public pricing, must go through sales call
- Reporting limited on lower plans
- Costs escalate with add-ons and growth
- Occasional booking system glitches
Where Gymdesk falls short
- No dedicated staff mobile app, only a member-facing app
- Reporting tools are basic and lack advanced custom report building
- No built-in payroll management features
- Smaller company with a less mature ecosystem of integrations compared to larger competitors
Who is each product built for?
Glofox
Target: 1-100+ locations
Glofox is strong for boutique studios and franchises prioritizing branded apps and multi-location scalability. The opaque pricing is a drawback for comparison shoppers. Not ideal for solo trainers or micro-gyms.
Gymdesk
Target: 1-400 members
Gymdesk is an excellent choice for small gyms and martial arts schools that want simple, transparent pricing with all features unlocked from day one. The included free website and member app add strong value. Best suited for facilities with under 400 members who value simplicity over enterprise-grade analytics.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Glofox | Gymdesk |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Both score 7.8/10. Glofox fits 1-100+ locations, while Gymdesk fits 1-400 members. Pick based on your team size and the features you need most.
Glofox uses custom pricing (contact sales). Gymdesk starts at $75/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
Glofox: No free trial. Gymdesk: Yes, 30-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Glofox covers 15 of 18 features we track. Gymdesk covers 15 of 18. Both are tied on feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Glofox does not have a mobile app. Gymdesk 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 Glofox if...
Boutique fitness studios and franchises that want a custom branded member app and multi-location tools.
Pick Gymdesk if...
Small to mid-size gyms, martial arts schools, and CrossFit boxes that want all features included at every tier with no contracts.