ClubWise vs Virtuagym (2026): which should you pick?

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 Virtuagym if

• Fits if you run a gym or studio and want members, billing and coaching in one product
• Works for a gym that wants to book a demo before it commits

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you want a posted price, as the site shows none
• Too light for anyone who needs a clear integrations list, as the listing has none
• Watch out: the business site does not say which phones the member app runs on
• Not for you if you want to try it on your own, as the call to action is a demo

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.

Virtuagym

• No pricing page was found on the business site; the visible call to action is a free demo.
• The platforms of the member app are not stated on the pages read.

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.

Virtuagym

Membership and staff management

Membership management, staff management, check-in and multi-club management.

Booking

Group class booking, one-to-one appointment booking, online trial booking and a credit system.

Coaching tools

A workout plan creator, nutrition coaching, on-demand videos and progress tracking.

Billing

Payment processing, direct debit and card payment terminals.

Mobile app

A mobile app for the club's members.

ClubWise

Pricing could not be confirmed. See clubwise.com.

Virtuagym

Pricing could not be confirmed. See virtuagym.com.