Fitness · head to head
ABC Fitness vs Mirror
The short version
- 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; Mirror no built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
- They diverge on capability: ABC Fitness covers Payment processing, Mirror covers Live classes.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ABC Fitness and Mirror actually diverge.
| Attribute | ABC Fitness | Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $150/month | $39/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Standalone hardware, iOS app |
| Founded | 1981 | 2016 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Mirror
- Live classes
- On-demand library
- Real-time form check
- Personal training option
- Heart rate display
- Apple Watch
- Bluetooth heart rate monitors
- Hardware support
Both cover
- Ios support
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 Mirror
- Boutique studio scheduling and class booking through Glofoxnot Mirror
- Personal training programme delivery through Trainerizenot Mirror
- Failed payment recovery and dues collectionnot Mirror
- Multi-location and franchise operationsnot Mirror
Mirror
- Workout trackingnot ABC Fitness
- Nutrition managementnot ABC Fitness
- Health monitoringnot ABC Fitness
- Fitness coachingnot ABC Fitness
- Wellness improvementnot 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
Mirror
- No built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
- Strength training classes are circuit-based rather than traditional weightlifting programs
- Lululemon discontinued hardware sales, affecting new customer acquisition
Pricing, plan by plan
ABC Fitness
$150/month- Core$150/month
- Billing
- Member management
- Basic reports
- Complete$350/month
- Full platform
- Marketing
- Analytics
Mirror
$39/month- Hardware$1495/one-time
- Mirror screen
- Installation option available
- Subscription$39/month
- 10,000+ classes
- Live and on-demand
- All class types
- Personal Training$40/half-hour session
- 1-on-1 coaching
- Form correction
Which should you pick?
Choose ABC Fitness if
- You need payment processing.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want member management.
Choose Mirror if
- You need live classes.
- You work on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
- You also want on-demand library.
Questions people ask
- Is ABC Fitness or Mirror better?
- Neither clearly leads. ABC Fitness starts at $150/month and Mirror at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ABC Fitness or Mirror?
- ABC Fitness starts at $150/month and Mirror at $39/month.
- Does ABC Fitness or Mirror run on more platforms?
- ABC Fitness runs on Ios, Android, Web. Mirror runs on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
- 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 Mirror is typically brought in for.
- What can ABC Fitness do that Mirror cannot?
- ABC Fitness covers Payment processing, Member management, Data analytics, Marketing automation. Mirror covers Live classes, On-demand library, Real-time form check, Personal training option. Both handle Ios support.
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.
SourceMirror: What does the Mirror hardware cost?
The Mirror costs $1,495, with optional white-glove delivery and installation for an additional $250. Financing options available at $32/month for 48 months.
SourceABC 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.
SourceMirror: Is there a subscription fee beyond hardware?
Yes, Mirror requires a $39/month subscription for access to live and on-demand workout classes. Personal training sessions are available for an additional $40 per half-hour.
SourceMirror: What types of workouts does Mirror offer?
Mirror offers over 10,000 live and on-demand workout classes across 60 different categories including strength, cardio, dance, boxing, and yoga.
SourceMirror: Who owns Mirror now?
Lululemon acquired Mirror in June 2020 for $500 million and currently operates it as part of their fitness offerings, though hardware sales have been discontinued.
SourceMirror: Does Mirror provide strength training with weights?
Mirror offers strength training classes but does not include built-in weights or resistance arms like Tonal. Users can filter for classes based on their available equipment.
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