Glofox vs ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize scores 7.9/10 vs 7.8/10. Best for: Personal trainers and online coaches who want to deliver workouts, nutrition plans, and habit coaching through a branded app without building anything from scratch.
ABC Trainerize scores higher overall at 7.9/10 vs 7.8/10. Trainerize is the go-to platform for personal trainers who coach clients remotely or in a hybrid model. The AI workout builder and automated program delivery save real time. It is not a full gym management system though. If you need class scheduling, front desk check-in, or POS, look at Mindbody or PushPress. For pure 1-on-1 and small group coaching, Trainerize is hard to beat.
Glofox 
ABC Trainerize Rank
#9 of 21
Rank
#7 of 21
Features
15/18
Features
15/18
Starting at
Custom
Starting at
$0/mo
User reviews
4.5/5 (420)
User reviews
4.8/5 (691)
What they cost
| Glofox | ABC Trainerize | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Contact for pricing | Free /mo |
| Free trial | No | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 4 | 4 |
What the pricing really means
ABC Trainerize 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 ABC Trainerize wins
- Free plan lets you test with 1 client before spending a dollar
- AI workout builder saves hours of programming time each week
- 4.8/5 on G2 with nearly 700 reviews across platforms
- Owned by ABC Fitness, giving it long-term stability and gym industry connections
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 ABC Trainerize falls short
- Studio Plus at $225/mo is steep compared to competitors like Everfit
- Not built for gym-wide class scheduling or front-desk operations
- Free and Grow plans cap at 1-5 clients, forcing quick upgrades
- Nutrition features lack the depth of dedicated meal planning tools
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.
ABC Trainerize
Target: 1-10 trainers
Trainerize is the go-to platform for personal trainers who coach clients remotely or in a hybrid model. The AI workout builder and automated program delivery save real time. It is not a full gym management system though. If you need class scheduling, front desk check-in, or POS, look at Mindbody or PushPress. For pure 1-on-1 and small group coaching, Trainerize is hard to beat.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Glofox | ABC Trainerize |
|---|---|---|
| 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
ABC Trainerize scores 7.9/10 vs Glofox's 7.8/10 in our ranking. ABC Trainerize is the better pick for 1-10 trainers. Glofox is better if you need boutique fitness studios and franchises that want a custom branded member app and multi-location tools.
Glofox uses custom pricing (contact sales). ABC Trainerize starts at $0/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. ABC Trainerize: 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. ABC Trainerize 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. ABC Trainerize 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 ABC Trainerize if...
Personal trainers and online coaches who want to deliver workouts, nutrition plans, and habit coaching through a branded app without building anything from scratch.