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Gymdesk vs Noom

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Gymdesk

Fitness

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Noom logo

Noom

Fitness

Psychology-based weight loss

From
$17/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gymdesk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gymdesk enterprise tier for 400+ members requires contacting sales; Noom coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gymdesk and Noom actually diverge.

Attributes where Gymdesk and Noom differ
AttributeGymdeskNoom
Starting priceFree$17/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2008

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 Gymdesk

Nothing recorded that Noom does not also cover.

Only in Noom

  • Psychology-based curriculum
  • Personal coaching
  • Food color system
  • Progress tracking
  • Community groups
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Fitbit

What people use each for

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

Gymdesk

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

Noom

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

Noom

  • Coaches deliver automated, canned responses without personalization and most lack formal qualifications as registered dietitians
  • App crashes and freezes frequently with issues saving data, and barcode feature for food tracking malfunctions
  • Food database requires tedious manual data entry even for common items, discouraging consistent logging
  • Difficult cancellation process requiring navigating multiple steps to opt out of auto-renewal
  • FTC settlement in 2022 for $62 million over misleading auto-renewal and refund practices

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Noom

$17/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Noom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Gymdesk if

  • You want to start without paying.
Gymdesk review

Choose Noom if

  • You need psychology-based curriculum.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want personal coaching.
Noom review

Questions people ask

Is Gymdesk or Noom better?
Neither clearly leads. Gymdesk starts at Free and Noom at $17/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gymdesk or Noom?
Gymdesk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gymdesk and $17/month for Noom.
Does Gymdesk or Noom run on more platforms?
Gymdesk runs on Web. Noom runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Gymdesk for free?
Yes. Gymdesk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Noom starts at $17/month.
What is Gymdesk best used for?
Gymdesk is most often used for reducing gym admin work from 30+ hours to 10 hours monthly, processing automated member billing with multiple payment integrations, capturing leads and nurturing prospects through email and sms, providing attendance analytics and financial forecasting for gym owners. Of those, reducing gym admin work from 30+ hours to 10 hours monthly and processing automated member billing with multiple payment integrations are not what Noom is typically brought in for.
What can Gymdesk do that Noom cannot?
Noom covers Psychology-based curriculum, Personal coaching, Food color system, Progress tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Noom: What are Noom's pricing plans?

Noom Weight app costs approximately $70 per month on a monthly plan, $42 per month on a 4-month plan, or $209 upfront for an annual plan (roughly $17 per month). A 14-day free trial is offered but auto-converts to paid subscription if not canceled.

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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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Noom: What does Noom's coaching include?

Noom provides access to human coaches for weekly check-ins, daily psychology-based lessons, interactive challenges, and food and weight tracking. Coaching is included in all paid tiers.

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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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Noom: How does Noom's food color system work?

Noom categorizes foods using a color system based on caloric density: green (low calorie density), yellow (moderate), and red (high calorie density). This encourages behavioral changes in eating habits rather than strict dieting.

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Noom: What other programs does Noom offer?

Beyond Noom Weight, Noom offers five additional programs including Noom Med, a telehealth service with pricing ranging from $17/month for coaching to $279/month for GLP-1 medication plans with licensed clinicians.

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