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Class Booking vs Gymdesk
Both stand on pilates studio software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Class Booking brings scheduling, memberships, payments, and branded booking pages together for class-based businesses. Its plan limits vary, and larger chains needing specified custom integrations are directed toward an enterprise system.
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Gymdesk brings attendance, scheduling, member administration, and billing together, with a separate mobile app for members. The entry price is $75.00 per month for up to 50 active members, and extra locations or a branded app add costs.
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| Class Booking | Gymdesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: €10 a month | Micro Gym: $75 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | class-booking.com | gymdesk.com |
| On pilates studio software | #12 of 33 | #8 of 33 |
Class Booking: what it does well
- Supports recurring classes, workshops, and waitlists
- Handles memberships and Stripe payments
- Mobile-first booking site and admin
- 14-day trial without a credit card
- No per-transaction commission
What to know first
- No free plan
- Custom domains require Pro or above
- SMS costs €0.04 per message
- Maker recommends an enterprise system for some large chains
Gymdesk: what it does well
- Member app supports schedules, bookings, messages, and account details.
- Supports one-time and recurring payments with automatic retries.
- Month-to-month plans have no setup fee or cancellation cost.
- 14-day trial is available.
- Members, attendance, payment, waiver, and document exports are self-serve and free.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- The starting plan covers up to 50 active members.
- Each additional location costs $50 per month.
- Branded member app costs $100 per month.
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