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ClassPass vs Goldie

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ClassPass

Sports & Recreation

One membership to access thousands of fitness studios

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Goldie

Beauty & Salon

Beauty booking app for independent professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Goldie has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ClassPass limited class availability from partner studios; typically only 1-2 spots per class for ClassPass members; Goldie goldie is free to download on the App Store with no listed purchase price; monetisation, if any, is in-app and not disclosed in the store listing
  • They diverge on capability: ClassPass covers Multi-studio access, Goldie covers Mobile scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassPass and Goldie actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassPass and Goldie differ
AttributeClassPassGoldie
Starting price$19/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIos, Android
CategorySports & RecreationBeauty & Salon
Founded20132018

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 ClassPass

  • Multi-studio access
  • Credit-based booking
  • Wellness services
  • Live classes
  • Gym day passes
  • Apple Health
  • Google Calendar
  • Web support

Only in Goldie

  • Mobile scheduling
  • Client database
  • Online booking link
  • Payment processing
  • SMS reminders
  • No-show protection
  • Social sharing
  • Revenue tracking

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

ClassPass

  • Workout trackingnot Goldie
  • Nutrition managementnot Goldie
  • Health monitoringnot Goldie
  • Fitness coachingnot Goldie
  • Wellness improvementnot Goldie

Goldie

  • Mobile business managementnot ClassPass
  • Client bookingnot ClassPass
  • Payment collectionnot ClassPass
  • Building clientelenot ClassPass

Where each one falls short

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

ClassPass

  • Limited class availability from partner studios; typically only 1-2 spots per class for ClassPass members
  • Late cancellation and no-show fees accumulate quickly and stack on top of subscription costs
  • Poor customer service with limited phone support and unhelpful AI chatbots
  • Premium credits pricing means high-demand classes cost significantly more
  • Expensive compared to direct membership at a single preferred studio

Goldie

  • Goldie is free to download on the App Store with no listed purchase price; monetisation, if any, is in-app and not disclosed in the store listing

Pricing, plan by plan

ClassPass

$19/month
  • Entry Plan$19/month
    • 8 credits per month
  • Mid-tier$99/month
    • 80 credits per month
  • Premium$249/month
    • 125 credits per month

Goldie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Basic reminders
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Online payments
    • SMS reminders

Which should you pick?

Choose ClassPass if

  • You need multi-studio access.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want credit-based booking.
ClassPass review

Choose Goldie if

  • You need mobile scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want client database.
Goldie review

Questions people ask

Is ClassPass or Goldie better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassPass starts at $19/month and Goldie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassPass or Goldie?
Goldie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for ClassPass and Free for Goldie.
Does ClassPass or Goldie run on more platforms?
ClassPass runs on Web, iOS, Android. Goldie runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Goldie for free?
Yes. Goldie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ClassPass starts at $19/month.
What is ClassPass best used for?
ClassPass is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Goldie is typically brought in for.
What can ClassPass do that Goldie cannot?
ClassPass covers Multi-studio access, Credit-based booking, Wellness services, Live classes. Goldie covers Mobile scheduling, Client database, Online booking link, Payment processing. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ClassPass: How does ClassPass credit pricing work?

ClassPass allocates monthly credits to members; each class or service costs a variable number of credits (typically 8-14). Members can attend any participating studio, with higher costs during peak times.

Source
ClassPass: Are there cancellation fees?

Yes. ClassPass charges late cancellation and no-show fees that accumulate and can significantly increase the effective cost of membership.

Source
ClassPass: How many partner studios does ClassPass have?

As of 2025, ClassPass operates a network of approximately 30,000 partner studios and wellness businesses globally.

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