ClubWise vs GymMaster (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, ClubWise and GymMaster share a 2.0 GPA, neither has a free plan and their prices can't be set side by side, so the choice depends on which platforms you need.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on all five counts.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
GymMaster
Gym management software with billing, booking and door access
Which one is for you
Pick ClubWise if
- Fits if you run a gym in the UK or Ireland and want direct debit built in
- Works for clubs that use Polar or Tanita equipment
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a posted price, as buyers book a demo
- Watch out: the API is read-only and a paid add-on
- Watch out: in-house direct debit is for the UK and Ireland, other regions use other routes
- Skip it if you want a trial, as none is listed
- Not for you if you want a plug-and-play third-party setup, as the API is closed to that
Pick GymMaster if
- Fits if you run one gym of up to 1,300 members and want 24/7 door access
- Works for studios that connect to Zapier or Mailchimp
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to try before paying, as there's only a money-back guarantee
- Pricey if you run several sites, as each is billed separately
- Watch out: price steps up with member count, then goes to a quote above 1,300
- Watch out: door access adds $40 a month on each tier
- Watch out: the AI writing assistant needs your own paid OpenAI account
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAClubWiseFair | 2.0GPAGymMasterFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published, and the site directs buyers to book a demo. | C$89 a month per site for up to 100 members, $129 for 400, $209 for 1,300. Door access adds $40 to each, and yearly billing takes 10% off. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan or trial shown on the listing, so nothing here is free. | FNo free plan or trial, only a 60-day money-back guarantee. |
| Features | BBooking, billing, access control, CRM, apps and reporting. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core job. | BBooking, automated billing, door access, member app, marketing and point of sale. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record, and billing and access control take setup. | CNo store rating on record, and billing, access control and hardware take setup. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb with member and staff apps, plus Stripe, Global Payments, Polar and Tanita links. | BWeb plus iOS and Android, with Zapier, Zoom, Mailchimp, eGym and Gympass links. No computer app. |
| Best for | UK and Irish gyms and health clubs | gyms that want door access and billing together |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: ClubWise and GymMaster. How we grade
Where they differ
- ClubWise also covers sales pipeline.
- GymMaster also covers inventory.
At a glance
| ClubWise | GymMaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | $89 per site / month, software only, for up to 100 members |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | ClubWise Software | Treshna Enterprises Ltd |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | gymmaster.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
ClubWise
- No prices are published; the site directs buyers to book a demo.
- The API is read-only and closed to plug-and-play third-party use, and it is a paid add-on.
- The vendor's in-house direct debit collection is described for the UK and Ireland; other regions use other payment routes.
GymMaster
- No free plan or free trial is listed; the vendor offers a 60-day money-back guarantee and no lock-in contracts.
- Prices are per site, so each location is billed separately.
- Price steps up with active member count: $209 a month at up to 1,300 members, then a quote.
- The AI writing assistant needs the gym's own paid OpenAI account.
Key features
ClubWise
- Class and appointment booking
- Class timetables, personal-training sessions and recurring bookings, with members booking through the FitSense app.
- Billing and payments
- In the UK and Ireland ClubWise collects direct debit in-house, and takes card payments through Stripe and in-person payments through Global Payments.
- 24/7 access control
- Time-limited QR codes in the member app, working offline, plus compatibility with swipe cards, biometric readers and PIN pads.
- Sales and marketing CRM
- Lead tracking, automated campaigns and alerts for members at risk of leaving.
- Member and staff apps
- FitSense gives members check-in, booking, workout tracking and loyalty rewards; ClubWise mobile lets staff manage memberships on the gym floor.
- Reporting and analytics
- Dashboards for memberships, revenue and member behavior, with a paid read-only API for outside reporting tools.
GymMaster
- Class, room and resource booking
- Members book classes and resources in the app or online, and the schedule can show as a live timetable on the gym's website.
- Automated billing
- Recurring billing, invoicing and reconciliation reports run through a choice of billing providers.
- Door access control
- An optional package adds 24/7 access control with unlimited doors, priced higher per site.
- Member app and online signup
- A member app for iOS and Android plus online signups and website enquiry forms.
- Marketing and retention
- Tasks, automations, email, SMS and in-app messages, at-risk member alerts, and awards and leaderboards.
- Point of sale and inventory
- Sell retail items and track stock from the same system, with real-time reports.
Plans
ClubWise
Pricing could not be confirmed. See clubwise.com.
GymMaster
Foundation$89
per site / month, for up to 100 current members
Software only. With 24/7 door access control the page shows $129 a month. Billed yearly takes 10% off.
Advanced$129
per site / month, for up to 400 current members
Same features at a higher member cap. With door access control, $169 a month.
Professional$209
per site / month, for up to 1,300 current members
Same features at a higher member cap. With door access control, $249 a month.
EnterpriseCustom
Unlimited current members, priced by quote. Dedicated hosting, SLAs and paid customization are discussed with sales.
Ways to pay less
ClubWise
No public discounts listed.
GymMaster
- Annual discount
10% off when paying yearly
The pricing page says paying yearly takes 10% off the subscription.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, ClubWise or GymMaster?
As of Nov 13, 2026, ClubWise has no price we could confirm, and GymMaster starts at $89 per site / month, software only, for up to 100 members.
Which has a free plan, ClubWise or GymMaster?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither ClubWise nor GymMaster has a free plan.
Which platforms do ClubWise and GymMaster run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only GymMaster lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.