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ABC Fitness vs Gymdesk

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ABC Fitness

Fitness

Complete fitness business solutions

From
$150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Gymdesk

Fitness

Gym management software priced by member count for billing and class booking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gymdesk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ABC Fitness split across separate products by business type, so ABC Ignite, Glofox, Trainerize and Evo are different systems rather than tiers of one; Gymdesk enterprise tier for 400+ members requires contacting sales
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ABC Fitness and Gymdesk actually diverge.

Attributes where ABC Fitness and Gymdesk differ
AttributeABC FitnessGymdesk
Starting price$150/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb
Founded1981Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ABC Fitness

  • Payment processing
  • Member management
  • Data analytics
  • Marketing automation
  • Mobile check-in
  • Salesforce
  • Mindbody
  • Mailchimp

Only in Gymdesk

Nothing recorded that ABC Fitness does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ABC Fitness

  • Membership management and billing for gyms and health clubsnot Gymdesk
  • Boutique studio scheduling and class booking through Glofoxnot Gymdesk
  • Personal training programme delivery through Trainerizenot Gymdesk
  • Failed payment recovery and dues collectionnot Gymdesk
  • Multi-location and franchise operationsnot Gymdesk

Gymdesk

  • Reducing gym admin work from 30+ hours to 10 hours monthlynot ABC Fitness
  • Processing automated member billing with multiple payment integrationsnot ABC Fitness
  • Capturing leads and nurturing prospects through email and SMSnot ABC Fitness
  • Providing attendance analytics and financial forecasting for gym ownersnot ABC Fitness
  • Scheduling classes and managing facility access across locationsnot ABC Fitness

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ABC Fitness

  • Split across separate products by business type, so ABC Ignite, Glofox, Trainerize and Evo are different systems rather than tiers of one
  • ABC Evo is sold for Latin American markets rather than globally
  • GymSales and XLerate are separate products on top of the core management system
  • Pricing is not published

Gymdesk

  • Enterprise tier for 400+ members requires contacting sales
  • Additional locations cost $50/month extra per location
  • Door access (beta) adds $100/month for up to 3 doors, $29 per additional door

Pricing, plan by plan

ABC Fitness

$150/month
  • Core$150/month
    • Billing
    • Member management
    • Basic reports
  • Complete$350/month
    • Full platform
    • Marketing
    • Analytics

Gymdesk

Free
  • Micro Gym$75/month
    • Up to 50 active members
    • Unlimited staff accounts
    • Responsive website
  • Small Gym$100/month
    • 51-100 active members
    • Unlimited staff accounts
    • Responsive website
  • Medium Gym$150/month
    • 101-200 active members
    • Unlimited staff accounts
    • Responsive website
  • Large Gym$200/month
    • 201-400 active members
    • Unlimited staff accounts
    • Responsive website

Which should you pick?

Choose ABC Fitness if

  • You need payment processing.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want member management.
ABC Fitness review

Choose Gymdesk if

  • You want to start without paying.
Gymdesk review

Questions people ask

Is ABC Fitness or Gymdesk better?
Neither clearly leads. ABC Fitness starts at $150/month and Gymdesk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ABC Fitness or Gymdesk?
Gymdesk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $150/month for ABC Fitness and Free for Gymdesk.
Does ABC Fitness or Gymdesk run on more platforms?
ABC Fitness runs on Ios, Android, Web. Gymdesk runs on Web.
Can I use Gymdesk for free?
Yes. Gymdesk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ABC Fitness starts at $150/month.
What is ABC Fitness best used for?
ABC Fitness is most often used for membership management and billing for gyms and health clubs, boutique studio scheduling and class booking through glofox, personal training programme delivery through trainerize, failed payment recovery and dues collection. Of those, membership management and billing for gyms and health clubs and boutique studio scheduling and class booking through glofox are not what Gymdesk is typically brought in for.
What can ABC Fitness do that Gymdesk cannot?
ABC Fitness covers Payment processing, Member management, Data analytics, Marketing automation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ABC Fitness: How do I find out ABC Fitness pricing?

ABC Fitness does not publish pricing online. Interested gym and fitness club operators must request a demo or contact the sales team to discuss pricing tailored to their club's size and features required.

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Gymdesk: Is there a free trial for Gymdesk?

Yes, Gymdesk offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.

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ABC Fitness: What does ABC Fitness software help fitness clubs accomplish?

ABC Fitness is designed to help fitness clubs get more members and keep more members through management tools and member engagement capabilities.

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Gymdesk: How is Gymdesk priced?

Gymdesk uses member-based pricing: Micro Gym (up to 50 members) $75/month, Small (51-100) $100/month, Medium (101-200) $150/month, Large (201-400) $200/month. Billing is month-to-month with no contracts or setup fees.

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Gymdesk: What additional fees does Gymdesk charge?

Extra locations cost $50/month per location beyond the first. Door access (beta) is $100/month for up to 3 doors with $29 per additional door. Branded member app is $100/month (first month free).

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