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GymAxess vs PATO
Both stand on gym access control software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose GymAxess if your gym or studio needs door access linked to member eligibility and scheduled entry rules. Its credential choices include wallet passes and physical options, but members cannot use a physical and digital card at the same time. Budget for a monthly license as well as any reader and hub hardware you need.
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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.
Visit PATOThe facts
| GymAxess | PATO | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Door License: €10 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 15 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gymaxess.com | pato.fit |
| On gym access control software | #9 of 24 | #5 of 24 |
GymAxess: what it does well
- Checks entry eligibility through member management software.
- Supports scheduled access rules and membership validation.
- Offers wallet passes, QR codes, barcodes, fobs, and cards.
- Lists Android, iOS, and web platforms.
- Reception staff can manually check members in if a device battery runs out.
What to know first
- Members must choose a physical or digital card, not both.
- Reader and hub hardware have separate one-time costs.
- The Door License costs €10 per month; no free plan is offered.
PATO: 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.
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.
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