Gymdesk vs WodGuru
WodGuru scores 8.4/10 vs 7.8/10. Best for: Small CrossFit boxes, yoga studios, martial arts schools, and budget-conscious gym owners who want real management software without spending $150+/month.
WodGuru scores higher overall at 8.4/10 vs 7.8/10. WodGuru is the most affordable gym management software on the market, period. A CrossFit box with 150 members pays $150/mo and gets scheduling, payments, attendance, and member management. That is 3-5x cheaper than Mindbody or PushPress Pro. The trade-off is fewer features, no POS, no marketing suite, and a smaller support team. If you run a straightforward gym and your biggest pain is class booking and payment collection, WodGuru does exactly that at a price that is hard to argue with.
Gymdesk 
WodGuru Rank
#10 of 21
Rank
#1 of 21
Features
15/18
Features
14/18
Starting at
$75/mo
Starting at
$1/mo
User reviews
4.8/5 (167)
User reviews
4.9/5 (60)
What they cost
| Gymdesk | WodGuru | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $75 /mo | $1 /mo |
| Free trial | Free tier available | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 4 | 2 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, WodGuru looks cheaper at $1/month vs $75/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 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 WodGuru wins
- At $1/member/month, a 100-member gym pays just $100/mo for full management software
- Perfect 5.0/5 on Capterra, the highest rating in the gym software category
- Free version available plus a 14-day trial on paid features
- Simple pricing with no hidden fees, tiers, or feature gates on the paid plan
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
Where WodGuru falls short
- Only about 60 total reviews, so ratings could shift as more users join
- No POS, retail, or inventory management for gyms selling merchandise
- Polish company still growing internationally, support hours may not cover all time zones
- Missing marketing tools and website builder that competitors include
Who is each product built for?
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.
WodGuru
Target: 1-3 locations
WodGuru is the most affordable gym management software on the market, period. A CrossFit box with 150 members pays $150/mo and gets scheduling, payments, attendance, and member management. That is 3-5x cheaper than Mindbody or PushPress Pro. The trade-off is fewer features, no POS, no marketing suite, and a smaller support team. If you run a straightforward gym and your biggest pain is class booking and payment collection, WodGuru does exactly that at a price that is hard to argue with.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Gymdesk | WodGuru |
|---|---|---|
| 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
WodGuru scores 8.4/10 vs Gymdesk's 7.8/10 in our ranking. WodGuru is the better pick for 1-3 locations. Gymdesk is better if you need small to mid-size gyms, martial arts schools, and crossfit boxes that want all features included at every tier with no contracts.
Gymdesk starts at $75/month. WodGuru starts at $1/month. Watch for add-on costs — the base price often does not include all features. Pricing last verified 2026-03-01.
Gymdesk: Yes, 30-day free trial. WodGuru: Yes, 14-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
Gymdesk covers 15 of 18 features we track. WodGuru covers 14 of 18. Gymdesk has broader feature coverage, but more features does not always mean better — pick the tool that covers what your business actually needs.
No, Gymdesk does not have a mobile app. WodGuru 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 Gymdesk if...
Small to mid-size gyms, martial arts schools, and CrossFit boxes that want all features included at every tier with no contracts.
Pick WodGuru if...
Small CrossFit boxes, yoga studios, martial arts schools, and budget-conscious gym owners who want real management software without spending $150+/month.