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Best Gym & Studio Management Software (2026)

The best software for gyms, boutique studios and CrossFit boxes — compared on transparency, POS, booking and the real monthly cost behind quote-based pricing.

Updated September 2026 · Independent, no pay-to-rank

Gym software has to run the front desk: memberships, class booking, check-ins and payments. The biggest divide is pricing transparency — some vendors publish flat rates, others hide the real number behind a sales call. Here are the platforms we scored for gyms and studios.

Transparent vs quote-based

PushPress publishes flat pricing and even offers a free tier (with a higher card fee). Mindbody and Glofox are quote-based — their real-world cost typically lands far above the headline once required add-ons are included.

The marketplace question

Mindbody’s main advantage is its consumer marketplace. Only pay the premium if that discovery will actually bring you paying clients — otherwise a transparent tool wins on total cost.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most transparent gym software?

PushPress publishes flat pricing (Free with 4.99% fees, Pro $159, Max $229). Mindbody and Glofox require a sales quote.

How much does Mindbody really cost?

The headline is ~$79–$139/mo, but real-world cost commonly lands at $250–$700+/mo once required add-ons and its processor are included.

Which is best for a CrossFit box?

PushPress is purpose-built for boxes with transparent pricing, WOD tools (via Train) and a usable free tier.