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Gymdesk vs WellnessLiving

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Gymdesk

Fitness

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WellnessLiving logo

WellnessLiving

Fitness

All-in-one fitness & wellness software

From
$89/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; WellnessLiving the Starter plan at $69 per month allows only one staff member; unlimited staff requires the Business plan at $199 per month
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gymdesk and WellnessLiving actually diverge.

Attributes where Gymdesk and WellnessLiving differ
AttributeGymdeskWellnessLiving
Starting priceFree$89/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 WellnessLiving does not also cover.

Only in WellnessLiving

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Class booking
  • Membership management
  • Point of sale
  • Marketing automation
  • Client mobile app
  • Staff management
  • Business analytics

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 WellnessLiving
  • Processing automated member billing with multiple payment integrationsnot WellnessLiving
  • Capturing leads and nurturing prospects through email and SMSnot WellnessLiving
  • Providing attendance analytics and financial forecasting for gym ownersnot WellnessLiving
  • Scheduling classes and managing facility access across locationsnot WellnessLiving

WellnessLiving

  • Class and appointment booking for gyms, studios and wellness businessesnot Gymdesk
  • Membership billing, point of sale and credit card processingnot Gymdesk
  • Client-facing branded booking app and automated remindersnot 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

WellnessLiving

  • The Starter plan at $69 per month allows only one staff member; unlimited staff requires the Business plan at $199 per month
  • The advertised $39 and $69 per month figures for Business and BusinessPro are an 80% discount that lasts 2 months, after which the rate is $199 and $349
  • Marketing, rewards and loyalty, events scheduling and lead management are all excluded from the Starter plan
  • The white label client app requires BusinessPro at $349 per month
  • Multi-location reporting, cross-location visits, a parent or HQ account and a dedicated account manager are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise is call-us with no published price
  • The 10% annual saving requires paying annually
  • Every plan, including Starter, routes through Get a demo rather than self-serve signup

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

WellnessLiving

$89/month
  • Basic$89/month
    • Scheduling & booking
    • Client management
    • POS
  • Advanced$129/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Automation
    • Reviews management
  • Professional$199/month
    • Everything in Advanced
    • White-label app
    • FitVID on Demand
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Multi-location
    • Custom development

Which should you pick?

Choose Gymdesk if

  • You want to start without paying.
Gymdesk review

Choose WellnessLiving if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want class booking.
WellnessLiving review

Questions people ask

Is Gymdesk or WellnessLiving better?
Neither clearly leads. Gymdesk starts at Free and WellnessLiving at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gymdesk or WellnessLiving?
Gymdesk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gymdesk and $89/month for WellnessLiving.
Does Gymdesk or WellnessLiving run on more platforms?
Gymdesk runs on Web. WellnessLiving runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Gymdesk for free?
Yes. Gymdesk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WellnessLiving starts at $89/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 WellnessLiving is typically brought in for.
What can Gymdesk do that WellnessLiving cannot?
WellnessLiving covers Appointment scheduling, Class booking, Membership management, Point of sale.

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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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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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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