Glofox vs Pike13
Glofox scores 7.8/10 vs 6.5/10. 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 6.5/10. 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 
Pike13 Rank
#9 of 21
Rank
#20 of 21
Features
15/18
Features
15/18
Starting at
Custom
Starting at
$129/mo
User reviews
4.5/5 (420)
User reviews
3.7/5 (191)
What they cost
| Glofox | Pike13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Contact for pricing | $129 /mo |
| Free trial | No | 7 days |
| Number of plans | 4 | 3 |
What the pricing really means
Pike13 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 Pike13 wins
- Unlimited staff seats and client profiles included in all plans at no extra cost
- Clean scheduling interface that handles both group classes and private sessions well
- Robust API with Core and Reporting endpoints for custom integrations
- Responsive customer support with knowledgeable team
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 Pike13 falls short
- Frequent performance issues with site slowdowns and 500 errors during peak usage
- User interface can feel unintuitive with features hidden in unexpected places
- No built-in marketing tools or website builder
- Reporting is not intuitive and can be frustratingly slow to generate
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.
Pike13
Target: 50-500 members
Pike13 works well for boutique studios that need solid scheduling and client management with unlimited users. However, the recurring performance and reliability issues are a serious concern, and the lack of marketing tools means you will need separate software for outreach. At $129-$299/month with no workout programming features, it is a mid-tier investment for a focused toolset.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Glofox | Pike13 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pike13's 6.5/10 in our ranking. Glofox is the better pick for 1-100+ locations. Pike13 is better if you need boutique fitness studios and wellness businesses offering a mix of group classes and private sessions that need clean scheduling and solid billing.
Glofox uses custom pricing (contact sales). Pike13 starts at $129/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. Pike13: Yes, 7-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Glofox covers 15 of 18 features we track. Pike13 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. Pike13 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 Pike13 if...
Boutique fitness studios and wellness businesses offering a mix of group classes and private sessions that need clean scheduling and solid billing.