The Business of Fitness Blog
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Category: Choosing Gym Software
Glofox Pricing in 2026: What $99 a Month Actually Gets You
$99 a month gets you a gym that can't take waivers, sell a shirt or collect a lead from its website.
5 Best Software Options for Programming Daily Gym Workouts (2026)
Wodify charges extra for programming on every tier. Here's who wins when WODs and billing share a system.
PushPress vs. Wodify: What Your Gym Software Actually Costs in 2026
Wodify's only published number is a $199 rate, crossed out for a $99 deal you need a demo to get.
Gym Billing Software: The Cost Nobody Puts on the Pricing Page
The subscription is the small number. Processing fees usually cost more, and they're in the fine print.
7 Best Fitness Studio Software Platforms (2026)
Pick wrong and you pay for it every month. Seven studio platforms on price, ease of use and support.
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6 Best Zen Planner Alternatives in 2026 (Ranked)
Steep learning curve, slow support, payments that lock you in. Six options that fix what owners flag.
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Best Martial Arts Management Software (2026)
Belt tracking, family plans, gi and no-gi schedules, minor waivers. Eight platforms compared.
Best Gym CRM Software in 2026: The Top 6 Fitness CRMs Compared
We make Grow and rank it #1, so we list its cons too, and say when Zen Planner or Mindbody fits better.
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7 Best Mindbody Alternatives for Gym Owners in 2026
Most owners start looking after another price-hike email. Seven alternatives, starting with a free plan.
10 Best Member Apps for Gyms and Fitness Studios in 2026
A declined card, two no-shows, a roster in a spreadsheet. A good member app takes that off your plate.
GymMaster Alternatives: The Smarter Switch for Gym Owners Who Want Simpler Billing
You're not after more features. You want to know who's unpaid and what's actually coming in this month.
Gym Growth Blueprint Series, Part 11: Choosing Gym Management Software
The right software takes the busywork so you can do the CEO tasks. Seven benefits worth looking for.
Why Integration is a Must-Have for Your Gym Management Software
Almost every system bills and schedules. Integration is what frees your coaches to actually coach.
Three Features That Set PushPress Apart From Other Software
Chris McConachie on why most class waitlists are flawed, plus two more features that set PushPress apart.
The Best Way to Control a 24/7 Gym Access
Members expect to swipe a fob and train at any hour. Here's how to run 24/7 access without the worry.
The Essential List of Gym Management Software Functions
Scheduling, staff, maintenance, events. The list keeps growing, so here's what your software must handle.
Do You Need Gym Management Software
Member info, billing, invoices, equipment. Here's what gym management software takes off your plate.
8 GREAT BENEFITS OF GYM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Payments, member experience, safety, revenue. The right software carries that weight for you.
Gym Management Software Downtime Costs Your Gym Money, Leads, and Clients
Every outage means missed payments, lost leads and staff scrambling. The long-term damage is worse.
Gym Software Cost in 2026: Real Prices and Fees
On $20K a month in payments, card fees run three to four times your software bill. Compare those first.
How to Switch Gym Management Software
Skip the forum hot takes. Here's how to narrow the field, run demos and actually pick a platform.
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