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Gymdesk vs Lose It!

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Gymdesk

Fitness

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lose It! logo

Lose It!

Fitness

Lose weight with your friends

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Gymdesk enterprise tier for 400+ members requires contacting sales; Lose It! photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gymdesk and Lose It! actually diverge.

Attributes where Gymdesk and Lose It! differ
AttributeGymdeskLose It!
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebiPhone, Android, Web
FoundedUnknown2008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Lose It! does not also cover.

Only in Lose It!

  • Calorie counting
  • Barcode scanner
  • Meal planning
  • Challenges
  • Progress photos
  • Fitbit
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit

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

Lose It!

  • 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

Lose It!

  • Photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy
  • No natural language input for food logging, requires manual database search for every food
  • Limited micronutrient tracking beyond basic macros
  • Lacks built-in meal planning in free tier
  • No artificial intelligence for personalized recommendations

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

Lose It!

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Lose It! review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Gymdesk if

  • You want to start without paying.
Gymdesk review

Choose Lose It! if

  • You need calorie counting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iPhone, Android, Web.
  • You also want barcode scanner.
Lose It! review

Questions people ask

Is Gymdesk or Lose It! better?
Neither clearly leads. Gymdesk starts at Free and Lose It! at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gymdesk or Lose It!?
Gymdesk starts at Free and Lose It! at Free.
Does Gymdesk or Lose It! run on more platforms?
Gymdesk runs on Web. Lose It! runs on iPhone, Android, Web.
Can I use Gymdesk for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Lose It! is typically brought in for.
What can Gymdesk do that Lose It! cannot?
Lose It! covers Calorie counting, Barcode scanner, Meal planning, Challenges.

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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Lose It!: Can Lose It track macronutrients?

Yes, basic macro tracking is included in the free tier. Advanced macro tracking and meal planning features are available in the Premium tier.

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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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