OpenMat

Overview

OpenMat is gym-management software for studios and fitness facilities that need to coordinate classes, members, attendance, and online payments. It suits operators who want those core tools without a monthly subscription; payment fees and payout verification are the main trade-offs.

Key features

Gyms can publish classes for members to reserve online, manage membership plans and member access, and take online checkout payments. Instructor scheduling, attendance tracking, recurring memberships, and a member booking app are included. That gives a small operator a connected set of day-to-day tools, rather than requiring separate systems for bookings and membership administration.

OpenMat can begin importing schedules from the schedules a gym already uses, which may ease the move to the platform. Booking closes when a class's scheduled start time passes, so members cannot reserve a spot after class begins. Gym owners must complete Stripe Connect payout verification before the gym can appear in public Discover; this adds a setup step for businesses that want public visibility.

Online card processing and gym payouts run through Stripe. OpenMat says it does not keep full card numbers on its servers and uses administrative, technical, and organizational security measures appropriate to the service. Questions can be sent to [email protected].

Pricing

The OpenMat plan costs nothing, with no monthly subscription fee. Gym operations are included, covering the platform's scheduling, booking, membership, and attendance functions. The absence of a subscription makes it appealing to gyms that want to avoid a fixed software bill, but it does not make online payments fee-free.

OpenMat charges a 1% fee on paid classes and a 0.7% fee on recurring memberships. The gym can set either fee to be paid by the gym or the member. That choice affects who bears the charge, while Stripe handles card processing and payouts. The free plan is therefore most compelling for gyms comfortable with transaction-based costs; operators comparing payment economics should account for both the OpenMat fees and their payment arrangements.

Platforms

OpenMat is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Users can register with an email and password or continue with Google where available.

Who it's for

OpenMat supports yoga studios, CrossFit boxes, boxing and martial arts gyms, and general fitness facilities. It is a sensible fit for operators whose priority is class booking and membership administration without a recurring subscription. Gyms that require bookings after class start, or that do not want to complete Stripe Connect verification before appearing in Discover, should weigh those constraints before choosing it.

Pros and cons

• Pros: No monthly subscription fee keeps the fixed software cost at zero.
• Pros: Booking, recurring memberships, instructor scheduling, and attendance tracking sit alongside online checkout in one platform.
• Pros: The gym or member can be assigned the 1% class-payment fee and 0.7% recurring-membership fee, giving the business a choice about who pays them.
• Cons: Eligible online payments incur transaction fees, so zero subscription cost does not mean zero software-related cost.
• Cons: Stripe Connect verification is required before a gym appears in public Discover.
• Cons: Reservations close at the scheduled class start time, limiting late booking.

Alternatives

Fitness Studio Scheduling Software is a useful category comparison for readers weighing scheduling tools. Choose Clubworx if a free plan capped at 20 active members, with one website, online booking, payments, email and SMS, a self-check-in kiosk, and attendance, better matches a smaller club's needs.

PushPress is another free-plan option, with unlimited leads, admins, members, and staff; its listed card fee is 4.99% + .30 CC and ACH fee is 2.89% + .30ACH. WellnessLiving may suit a studio willing to pay for a paid plan: Starter is $62 a month billed annually and includes one staff member, classes and appointments booking, the Achieve Client App, and Elevate Staff App.

Consider ClubReady as another paid option. Momence uses custom pricing tailored to each business, so it is an alternative for operators prepared to contact sales for a quote. GymMaster starts with Foundation at $89 a month for 100 current members, with prices excluding tax; yearly payment brings a 10% subscription discount. Zen Planner lists Zen Planner Studio at $99 a month for 0–45 active members. Glofox is another paid option for studios seeking booking and scheduling, member management, payment processing, payroll, and reporting and analytics.

Verdict

Choose OpenMat if you run a yoga, CrossFit, boxing, martial arts, or general fitness facility and want core booking and membership operations without a monthly software subscription. Its clearest advantage is the no-subscription plan paired with a broad set of gym tools; look elsewhere if transaction fees, payout verification for Discover, or the cutoff on bookings at class start do not suit your operation.