Glofox vs GymMaster
Glofox scores 7.8/10 vs 7.5/10. Best for: Boutique fitness studios and franchises that want a custom branded member app and multi-location tools.
Glofox scores higher overall at 7.8/10 vs 7.5/10. 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 
GymMaster Rank
#9 of 21
Rank
#13 of 21
Features
15/18
Features
16/18
Starting at
Custom
Starting at
$99/mo
User reviews
4.5/5 (420)
User reviews
— (181)
What they cost
| Glofox | GymMaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Contact for pricing | $99 /mo |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Number of plans | 4 | 4 |
What the pricing really means
GymMaster 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 GymMaster wins
- Built-in 24/7 door access control with RFID and Bluetooth readers. No separate access system or monthly fee for a third-party provider like Kisi
- Highly customizable for specific gym workflows. Long-term users report tailoring membership types, billing rules, and access zones to fit their exact setup
- Support team responds fast and walks you through onboarding. Gym owners consistently praise getting real help, not canned responses
- 60-day money-back guarantee gives you two full months to test with real members before you are locked in
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 GymMaster falls short
- Pricing starts at $99/mo for Lite and climbs to $190/mo for Plus: more expensive than basic tools like Zen Planner for similar member counts
- Initial setup takes time. Configuring access zones, membership tiers, and billing rules can easily eat a full week before you are running smoothly
- POS app gets poor reviews from gym owners. Selling retail items or supplements at the front desk is clunky compared to a basic Square terminal
- No workout builder or exercise programming. If you coach members on training plans, you need a separate tool like Exercise.com or TrueCoach
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.
GymMaster
Target: 50-2000 members
Buy GymMaster if you run a 24/7 access gym or fitness center with 100-2,000 members and need integrated door access control without paying for a separate system. The access hardware integration is the real differentiator. Skip if you run a training-focused studio that needs workout programming, because GymMaster does not have it.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Glofox | GymMaster |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Glofox scores 7.8/10 vs GymMaster's 7.5/10 in our ranking. Glofox is the better pick for 1-100+ locations. GymMaster is better if you need traditional gyms and 24/7 fitness centers with 100-2,000 members that need integrated rfid/bluetooth door access control alongside membership billing.
Glofox uses custom pricing (contact sales). GymMaster starts at $99/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. GymMaster: No free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Glofox covers 15 of 18 features we track. GymMaster covers 16 of 18. GymMaster has broader 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. GymMaster 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 GymMaster if...
Traditional gyms and 24/7 fitness centers with 100-2,000 members that need integrated RFID/Bluetooth door access control alongside membership billing