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Daxko vs Mariana Tek

Daxko logo

Daxko

Fitness

Membership, billing and programme operations for YMCAs, JCCs and community recreation nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mariana Tek logo

Mariana Tek

Fitness

Boutique fitness software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Daxko nothing is published: pricing, contract length and processing rates are all quoted, so a board approving the spend cannot benchmark it against a list price or a peer without asking other associations directly.; Mariana Tek none of the three packages (Core, Core plus Growth, Full Growth Bundle) shows a price; each tier displays only a Book a demo button
  • They diverge on capability: Daxko covers Membership management, Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Daxko and Mariana Tek actually diverge.

Attributes where Daxko and Mariana Tek differ
AttributeDaxkoMariana Tek
Starting priceOn request$200/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
FoundedUnknown2016

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 Daxko

  • Membership management
  • Draft billing
  • Programme registration
  • Facility scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Attendance and access
  • Daxko Engage
  • Financial reporting

Only in Mariana Tek

  • Custom branded apps
  • Spot booking
  • Waitlist management
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Franchise management
  • Stripe
  • ClassPass
  • Apple Pay

What people use each for

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

Daxko

  • A YMCA association running sliding-scale financial assistance memberships that generic gym software cannot representnot Mariana Tek
  • A multi-branch nonprofit needing consolidated association-level financial reporting across sitesnot Mariana Tek
  • A community centre running membership, swim lessons and licensed childcare on one member recordnot Mariana Tek
  • An organisation replacing separate membership, registration and point of sale systems with a single ledgernot Mariana Tek

Mariana Tek

  • Class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studiosnot Daxko
  • Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot Daxko
  • Multi location studio operations and reportingnot Daxko

Where each one falls short

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

Daxko

  • Nothing is published: pricing, contract length and processing rates are all quoted, so a board approving the spend cannot benchmark it against a list price or a peer without asking other associations directly.
  • Daxko holds both the member database and the payment processing, so switching means moving the draft billing relationship for thousands of members, which realistically makes migration a year-long project rather than a quarter.
  • The interface is functional but dated and front desk staff turnover is high in this sector, so training is a permanent operating cost rather than a one-off.
  • Reporting is oriented to finance and membership counts rather than programme outcomes, so organisations reporting impact to funders build separate analysis.
  • It is built for the North American membership nonprofit model, so leisure trusts and community organisations outside that structure find the membership and assistance concepts a poor fit.

Mariana Tek

  • None of the three packages (Core, Core plus Growth, Full Growth Bundle) shows a price; each tier displays only a Book a demo button
  • The Core package is scoped to single locations just getting started
  • Add on features are bought by upgrading the membership, so the entry package price is not the final cost
  • Card payments run through Stripe at its standard flat rate for all purchases regardless of card type

Pricing, plan by plan

Daxko

On request
  • Daxko Operations$undefined/year
    • Membership, billing, registration and facility modules
    • Multi-branch association reporting
    • Enterprise contract, typically multi-year

Mariana Tek

$200/month
  • Studio$200/month
    • Booking
    • Payments
    • Branded app
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Multi-location
    • Franchise tools
    • API

Which should you pick?

Choose Daxko if

  • You need membership management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want draft billing.
Daxko review

Choose Mariana Tek if

  • You need custom branded apps.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want spot booking.
Mariana Tek review

Questions people ask

Is Daxko or Mariana Tek better?
Neither clearly leads. Daxko starts at On request and Mariana Tek at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Daxko or Mariana Tek?
Daxko starts at On request and Mariana Tek at $200/month.
Does Daxko or Mariana Tek run on more platforms?
Daxko runs on Web, iOS, Android. Mariana Tek runs on Ios, Android, Web.
What is Daxko best used for?
Daxko is most often used for a ymca association running sliding-scale financial assistance memberships that generic gym software cannot represent, a multi-branch nonprofit needing consolidated association-level financial reporting across sites, a community centre running membership, swim lessons and licensed childcare on one member record, an organisation replacing separate membership, registration and point of sale systems with a single ledger. Of those, a ymca association running sliding-scale financial assistance memberships that generic gym software cannot represent and a multi-branch nonprofit needing consolidated association-level financial reporting across sites are not what Mariana Tek is typically brought in for.
What can Daxko do that Mariana Tek cannot?
Daxko covers Membership management, Draft billing, Programme registration, Facility scheduling. Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Daxko: What does Daxko cost?

It is not published. Expect an enterprise quote driven by branches, members and modules, a multi-year term, separately priced implementation, and payment processing on top.

Mariana Tek: What are the main pricing tiers for Mariana Tek?

Mariana Tek offers three main pricing tiers: Core for single locations getting started, Core + Growth (most popular) for established studios, and Full Growth Bundle for large growth-oriented studios. Specific prices are not published and require booking a demo or contacting the sales team.

Source
Daxko: Why do YMCAs use it rather than gym software?

Because of financial assistance scales, household memberships and programme credits. Commercial gym systems generally cannot model a sliding-scale membership correctly.

Mariana Tek: What features are included in each Mariana Tek pricing tier?

Core tier includes custom-branded apps, business app, kiosk check-in, waivers and forms. Core + Growth adds marketing automation, SMS capabilities, landing pages. Full Growth Bundle adds gamification, feedback suite, and custom marketing plan. All tiers include multi-location support and unlimited classes.

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Daxko: How hard is it to leave?

Hard. Daxko processes the member drafts as well as holding the records, so migration means re-establishing payment authority with every drafting member.

Mariana Tek: What support is included with Mariana Tek subscriptions?

All tiers include white-glove support with reported 95 percent customer satisfaction score. Support features and response times may vary by tier, but specific support level details require contacting the sales team for custom pricing discussions.

Source
Daxko: Is there a smaller product for a single site?

Daxko sells to independent community centres as well as associations, but the pricing model and implementation effort still assume an organisation with dedicated administrative staff.

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