GymMaster vs WodGuru
WodGuru scores 8.4/10 vs 7.5/10. 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 7.5/10. 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.
GymMaster 
WodGuru Rank
#13 of 21
Rank
#1 of 21
Features
16/18
Features
14/18
Starting at
$99/mo
Starting at
$1/mo
User reviews
— (181)
User reviews
4.9/5 (60)
What they cost
| GymMaster | WodGuru | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $99 /mo | $1 /mo |
| Free trial | No | Free tier available |
| Number of plans | 4 | 2 |
What the pricing really means
At first glance, WodGuru looks cheaper at $1/month vs $99/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 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 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 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
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?
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.
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 | GymMaster | 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 GymMaster's 7.5/10 in our ranking. WodGuru is the better pick for 1-3 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.
GymMaster starts at $99/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.
GymMaster: No free trial. WodGuru: Yes, 14-day free trial. Always test with your actual workflow before committing to an annual plan.
GymMaster covers 16 of 18 features we track. WodGuru covers 14 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, GymMaster 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 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
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.