GymMaster review
The 24/7 access-control specialist — flat per-site pricing with a member portal included.
The strongest integrated 24/7 door-access stack we have scored, wrapped in solid gym management at flat per-site pricing. Just watch the extras: the branded app and door hardware are where the bill grows.
Overall · Great
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How we scored it
Six weighted categories. Weights are published and identical for every platform.
Pros
- Best-in-class integrated 24/7 access control — Bluetooth readers, tailgater detection, women-only zones
- Flat per-site pricing: $129/mo covers up to 400 members with door access included
- Customizable member portal included in every plan
- Fully public pricing — including hardware, down to $1.30 fobs
- 10% discount for paying yearly
Cons
- Branded member app costs $150/mo plus a $450 setup fee
- 24/7 door access adds ~$40/mo per tier and hardware is purchased separately
- No native class programming or score logging for functional-fitness boxes
Pricing, decoded
Flat per-site tiers by current members (Foundation → Advanced → Professional → Enterprise).
Headline price
$89/mo
What the marketing shows
True monthly cost
$129–$209/mo for most gyms once door access is added
What you actually pay
Foundation
Up to 100 members; $129 with 24/7 door access
$89/mo
Advanced
Up to 400 members; $169 with door access
$129/mo
Professional
Up to 1,300 members; $249 with door access
$209/mo
Enterprise
Unlimited members
Quote/mo
Common add-ons
- 24/7 door access upgrade+$40/mo
- Branded member app$150/mo + $450 setup
- Door reader / Gatekeeper hardwarefrom $300 one-time
Payment processing
Integrated billing; card processing quoted at setup
Real fee calculator
See the true monthly cost, not the headline.
- Base plan
- $129
- Processing (2.90%)
- $348
- Add-ons
- $40
- True cost / month
- $517
Switch to to see the ~10% savings.
Headline was $89/mo. Based on published pricing.
Who should NOT buy GymMaster
- CrossFit boxes that want programming and score logging in-app — wodboard or PushPress fit better.
- Anyone who needs a branded member app on a budget — it costs $150/mo plus a $450 setup fee.
- Online coaches and mobile PTs — GymMaster is built for physical facilities.
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