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What PATO is

PATO is an AI-first gym management system for gym owners and members, available on Android, iOS and the web. Members can use its AI companion to log meals, build training and meal plans, book classes and ask billing questions. Food logs can come from a photo, text, voice or label scan, with estimates matched against a catalogue of 11K+ verified foods. Coaching tools cover 2.9K+ movements and programs from 2 to 24 weeks. For member retention, PATO detects at-risk members and supports automated or drafted outreach, with each send logged. Gyms connect their own Stripe or GoCardless account for card and direct debit payments; PATO says it takes no percentage of member payments, and gyms pay their processor directly. QR check-in is available, while Access Pro can control compatible smart locks, keypads and card readers. Classes, Access, Access Pro, Shop and Custom Gamification are add-ons rather than base-plan features. PATO says gym data is isolated at the database level, staff access is role-based, and customer data is stored in Australia under New Zealand privacy obligations. Its AI does not give medical advice and routes injury, pain and medical questions to gym coaches. The service offers a 14-day free trial with everything switched on, no card required and no contract. Paid plans start from 99 NZD/mo.

Who it suits

PATO says it serves new gyms, boutique studios, 24/7 gyms, CrossFit and functional gyms, and coaches or PT studios. It may suit operators who want member management alongside nutrition logging, coaching tools and retention outreach, with optional access control and class features.

What it does well

Available on Android, iOS and web.
14-day trial requires no card.
Members can log food by photo, text, voice or label scan.
Retention outreach sends are logged.
Connects to the gym's Stripe or GoCardless account.
Supports multiple locations and QR check-in.

What to know first

No free plan; paid plans start from 99 NZD/mo.
Classes, Access, Access Pro, Shop and Custom Gamification are add-ons.
The Olympian plan has no listed price.

Limits

The trial lasts 14 days. Classes, Access, Access Pro, Shop and Custom Gamification are add-ons rather than base-plan features; the Hatching, Runner and Lifter plans list member caps of 100, 300 and 750 respectively.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
14-day free trial	No card required · Everything switched on · Any tier · No contract	Free
Access Pro add-on	$129 per month for one door · $109 per extra door · smart locks · keypads · card readers · automatic PINs	129 NZD a month
Access Pro	$129 per month, one door included · $109 per extra door · Smart locks, keypads and card readers · PIN access issued and revoked with membership status	129 NZD a month
Runner	$249 per month · up to 300 members · all core features	249 NZD a month
Shop	NZ$29/mo · Products, plans and bundles · Inventory, orders and refunds	29 NZD a month
Shop add-on	$29 per month · products · inventory · orders · refunds	29 NZD a month
Access	$39 per month · QR kiosk check-in · Every entry logged	39 NZD a month
Access add-on	$39 per month · QR kiosk · check-in logging	39 NZD a month

The first 8 of 15 plans, as pato.fit lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan

Getting started

Visit https://pato.fit/.
Start the 14-day free trial; no card is required and there is no contract.
Use the service on Android, iOS or the web.
Choose a paid plan from 99 NZD/mo after the trial if you want to continue.
Add Classes, Access, Access Pro, Shop or Custom Gamification if needed.

Verdict

PATO is a fit for gyms and studios seeking member AI, coaching and retention tools in one management system. Its 14-day trial offers access to everything without a card or contract. Look elsewhere if you need the listed add-on features included in the base plan, or need a free plan.

Questions

Does PATO have a free plan?

No. It offers a 14-day free trial with everything switched on, no card required and no contract. Paid plans start from 99 NZD/mo.

Which platforms support PATO?

PATO is available on Android, iOS and the web.

What do PATO's members use its AI for?

Members can log meals, build training and meal plans, book classes and ask billing questions. The AI does not provide medical advice and routes injury, pain and medical questions to gym coaches.

Which payment providers does PATO connect to?

Gyms can connect their own Stripe or GoCardless account for card and direct debit payments. PATO says it takes no percentage of member payments; the gym pays its processor directly.

Are classes and access control included in the base plan?

Classes, Access, Access Pro, Shop and Custom Gamification are add-ons rather than base-plan features.

What does the Olympian plan cost?

Its price is described as priced to your setup; no amount is listed. It is for over 750 members, multiple sites or non-gym setups.

Facts from PATO's own pages

Access control: Access links membership status to QR check-in or compatible smart locks, issuing and revoking credentials automatically. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
Adaptive programming: Workout plans can run from two to 24 weeks and account for goals, equipment, experience and unavailable machines. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
AI companion: Members can use the AI to log meals, build training and meal plans, book classes and ask billing questions. · pato.fit, 7 Oct 2026
AI data handling: AI conversations are logged for review, while nutrition values come from a verified catalogue rather than generated numbers. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
AI providers: The privacy policy names OpenAI, Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude as processors for AI coaching messages and images, with no model training under their agreements. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
Apple requirements: The iPhone app requires iOS 15 or later; Mac use requires macOS 12 or later with an Apple M1 or newer chip. · apps.apple.com, 15 Oct 2026
Audience: PATO says it serves new gyms, boutique studios, 24/7 gyms, CrossFit and functional gyms, and coaches or PT studios. · pato.fit, 7 Oct 2026
Classes: Class management includes recurring templates, batch timetable edits, cancellation rules, waitlists, paid drop-ins and an embeddable booking page. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
Coach control: Gyms can disable member-generated plans so programming remains controlled by their coaches. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
Coaching: The coaching tools include 2.9K+ movements and a plan builder for programs from 2 to 24 weeks. · pato.fit, 7 Oct 2026
Company maturity limit: PATO states it is early, with three gyms and no decade-long operating track record. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
Company profile: LinkedIn describes Neziak as a privately held Auckland design-services company founded in 2013 with 2–10 employees. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
Data location: PATO says customer data is stored in Australia and handled under New Zealand privacy responsibilities. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
Gamification: The standard system includes a duck companion, 58 badges, 10 levels, challenges, points and gym and global leaderboards. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
Goal tracking: The product tracks benchmark tests, strength and aerobic scores, body composition, scans, photos and wearable workouts. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
Google Play privacy: Google Play says the app may share financial information, encrypts data in transit and supports deletion requests. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
Health data and AI: PATO says its AI does not provide medical advice and routes injury, pain and medical questions to gym coaches. · pato.fit, 7 Oct 2026
Limit: accessibility disclosure: Apple reports that the developer has not indicated which accessibility features the app supports. · apps.apple.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: invite access: The iPhone app is restricted to members invited by gyms that use PATO. · apps.apple.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: medical advice: The AI does not advise on pain, injuries or medical questions; those requests are routed to gym coaches. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
Maker leadership: PATO's about page identifies Esteban Garcia as founder/director and Marcela Perez as customer-success and operations director. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
Meal plans: The recipe system contains more than 5,000 scored recipes with diet, allergen, calorie and preparation filters. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
Member AI: Members can chat, speak or send photos to log meals, workouts and measurements and request plans. · pato.fit, 15 Oct 2026
Notable limits: Classes, Access, Access Pro, Shop and Custom Gamification are add-ons rather than part of the base plan. · pato.fit, 7 Oct 2026