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ABC Fitness vs Strong

ABC Fitness logo

ABC Fitness

Fitness

Complete fitness business solutions

From
$150/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Strong logo

Strong

Fitness

Simple workout logging

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Strong 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; Strong limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • They diverge on capability: ABC Fitness covers Payment processing, Strong covers Simple logging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ABC Fitness and Strong differ
AttributeABC FitnessStrong
Starting price$150/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, Android
Founded19812011

Identical on both: 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 Strong

  • Simple logging
  • Rest timer
  • Personal records
  • Progress charts
  • Routine templates
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Apple-watch support

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android 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 Strong
  • Boutique studio scheduling and class booking through Glofoxnot Strong
  • Personal training programme delivery through Trainerizenot Strong
  • Failed payment recovery and dues collectionnot Strong
  • Multi-location and franchise operationsnot Strong

Strong

  • 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

Strong

  • Limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • No web-based dashboard or export options in free tier
  • Analytics require paid Pro subscription
  • No integration with fitness wearables or health apps in free plan

Pricing, plan by plan

ABC Fitness

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

Strong

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Strong review.

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 Strong if

  • You need simple logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want rest timer.
Strong review

Questions people ask

Is ABC Fitness or Strong better?
Neither clearly leads. ABC Fitness starts at $150/month and Strong at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ABC Fitness or Strong?
Strong has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $150/month for ABC Fitness and Free for Strong.
Does ABC Fitness or Strong run on more platforms?
ABC Fitness runs on Ios, Android, Web. Strong runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Strong for free?
Yes. Strong 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 Strong is typically brought in for.
What can ABC Fitness do that Strong cannot?
ABC Fitness covers Payment processing, Member management, Data analytics, Marketing automation. Strong covers Simple logging, Rest timer, Personal records, Progress charts. Both handle Ios support, Android 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.

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Strong: Does Strong have a free version?

Yes. Strong offers a free version with basic workout tracking and limited routine storage.

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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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Strong: What does Strong Pro include?

Strong Pro costs $4.99/month or $29.99/year and adds unlimited routines, full analytics, custom themes, and advanced tracking features.

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Strong: What platforms does Strong support?

Strong is available on iOS and Android with full feature parity across both platforms.

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