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Gymdesk vs Pike13

Gymdesk logo

Gymdesk

Fitness

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pike13 logo

Pike13

Fitness

Client management for service businesses

From
$159/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; Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gymdesk and Pike13 actually diverge.

Attributes where Gymdesk and Pike13 differ
AttributeGymdeskPike13
Starting priceFree$159/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebIos, Android, Web
FoundedUnknown2011

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 Pike13 does not also cover.

Only in Pike13

  • Online scheduling
  • Automated billing
  • Client portal
  • Staff management
  • Reporting dashboard
  • Stripe
  • QuickBooks
  • Mailchimp

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 Pike13
  • Processing automated member billing with multiple payment integrationsnot Pike13
  • Capturing leads and nurturing prospects through email and SMSnot Pike13
  • Providing attendance analytics and financial forecasting for gym ownersnot Pike13
  • Scheduling classes and managing facility access across locationsnot Pike13

Pike13

  • Fitness studio managementnot Gymdesk
  • Appointment scheduling for servicesnot Gymdesk
  • Class-based business operationsnot Gymdesk
  • Multi-location business oversightnot 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

Pike13

  • The entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • SMS reminders and messaging, email marketing, digital waivers, payroll and staff time tracking and multi-location oversight all require the Advanced plan at $225 per month billed monthly
  • Custom reporting and website widgets are excluded from the Essential plan
  • API access and custom integrations require the Premium plan at $286 per month billed monthly
  • On the Premium plan you must choose either a branded app or custom reports, not both
  • Member progress tracking and skill assessments are Premium only
  • The advertised lower prices require a single yearly payment up front

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

Pike13

$159/month
  • Essential$159/month
    • Unlimited staff seats and client profiles
    • Class, course, and appointment scheduling
    • Membership check-in management
  • Advanced$225/month
    • All Essential features
    • Website integration with widgets
    • Multi-location reporting and oversight
  • Premium$286/month
    • All Advanced features
    • Custom integrations and API access
    • Member progress tracking and skill assessments

Which should you pick?

Choose Gymdesk if

  • You want to start without paying.
Gymdesk review

Choose Pike13 if

  • You need online scheduling.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want automated billing.
Pike13 review

Questions people ask

Is Gymdesk or Pike13 better?
Neither clearly leads. Gymdesk starts at Free and Pike13 at $159/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gymdesk or Pike13?
Gymdesk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gymdesk and $159/month for Pike13.
Does Gymdesk or Pike13 run on more platforms?
Gymdesk runs on Web. Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Gymdesk for free?
Yes. Gymdesk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pike13 starts at $159/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 Pike13 is typically brought in for.
What can Gymdesk do that Pike13 cannot?
Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management.

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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Pike13: What is the cheapest Pike13 plan?

The Essential plan starts at $159/month with monthly billing or $139/month when billed annually, saving $240/year, and includes unlimited staff seats and client profiles.

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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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Pike13: Does Pike13 offer a free trial?

Yes, Pike13 offers a 7-day complimentary trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.

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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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Pike13: What limits apply to Pike13 plans?

All three plans include unlimited staff seats and client profiles per merchant account; franchise networks with multiple separately-owned locations incur per-location charges.

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