Gym Assistant vs GymMaster (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, GymMaster grades higher than Gym Assistant: 2.0 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Gym Assistant grades higher on value for money and the free plan. GymMaster grades higher on features and platforms. They get the same grade on ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Gym Assistant
Windows membership software for gyms, sold as a one-time license
GymMaster
Gym management software with billing, booking and door access
Which one is for you
Pick Gym Assistant if
- Fits if you run one gym on a Windows PC and want to buy once
- Works for gyms with simple memberships and no class timetable
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you use a Mac, as it needs Parallels
- Skip it if you need class or appointment booking, as there isn't any
- Watch out: updates and support stop after year one unless you pay $190 a year
- Watch out: MemberConnect needs a merchant account, a support plan and version 2.6.0
- Skip it if you want cloud access, as it isn't cloud based
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
| 1.8GPAGym AssistantWeak | 2.0GPAGymMasterFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B$780 one-time for the smallest edition, under two years of the category's $49 middle subscription. After year one, support is $190 a year. | 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 | DA free demo download, but its terms aren't stated. | FNo free plan or trial, only a 60-day money-back guarantee. |
| Features | CMember records, check-in, recurring billing, door access and reports. But no class or appointment booking, and retail needs a separate add-on. | 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 a Windows program with its own database means setup. | CNo store rating on record, and billing, access control and hardware take setup. |
| Platforms and integrations | DWindows only, and not cloud based. On a Mac it needs Parallels Desktop. | BWeb plus iOS and Android, with Zapier, Zoom, Mailchimp, eGym and Gympass links. No computer app. |
| Best for | a single gym that wants software it owns | 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: Gym Assistant and GymMaster. How we grade
Where they differ
- Gym Assistant can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Gym Assistant also covers barcode scanning and sMS marketing.
- GymMaster also covers marketing automation, inventory, appointment booking and class booking.
At a glance
| Gym Assistant | GymMaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Paid |
| Starts at | $780 one-time, for the smallest of eight capacity editions | $89 per site / month, software only, for up to 100 members |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | Free demo download offered; the terms are not stated | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Bio-Logic Inc. | Treshna Enterprises Ltd |
| Price read from | gymassistant.com | gymmaster.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Gym Assistant
- It runs on Windows only and is not cloud based; on a Mac it needs Parallels Desktop.
- Software is for memberships; there is no class or appointment booking, and retail needs the separate ProShop add-on.
- Support and updates are free for one year, after which a paid support plan is needed to keep receiving them.
- MemberConnect needs a merchant services account, an active support plan and software version 2.6.0, and online payments work in the US and Canada only.
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
Gym Assistant
- Member records and check-in
- Each member screen holds payments, visit history, notes, measurements and waivers, and members can be checked in by barcode key tag in the background.
- Recurring billing
- Runs recurring membership billing with integrated card and ACH/EFT payment processing, set up through a merchant services account.
- Door access control
- Optional access control hardware opens doors on a schedule, by membership type, using digital keys, barcode tags, proximity cards or fobs.
- Reports
- Financial, journal, visit, insurance and membership reports are built in.
- MemberConnect add-on
- A cloud member portal for online sign-ups and payments, with paid tiers that add two-way SMS, a member mobile app and mobile door check-in.
- Retail and time clock add-ons
- ProShop software adds retail point of sale, and TimeClock software tracks staff hours, each sold separately.
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
Gym Assistant
Gym Assistant Software$780
one-time, up to $3,510 by database capacity
Eight capacity editions, all with every feature. Includes one year of support, updates and automatic backup.
Network License$195
one-time, up to $585
Add-on that lets 2 to 10 computers share the same Gym Assistant data.
Silver Support$190
per year
Annual support plan, and a requirement for MemberConnect. A Gold level costs $370 per year.
MemberConnect Plus$15
per month ($100 per year)
Member portal messaging and SMS. The Base plan is free; the Elite plan adds a member app for $30 per month.
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
Gym Assistant
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, Gym Assistant or GymMaster?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Gym Assistant starts at $780 one-time, for the smallest of eight capacity editions, and GymMaster starts at $89 per site / month, software only, for up to 100 members.
Which has a free plan, Gym Assistant or GymMaster?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Gym Assistant nor GymMaster has a free plan. Gym Assistant has a free trial.
Which platforms do Gym Assistant and GymMaster run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Gym Assistant lists a Windows app and only GymMaster lists a web app and iOS and Android apps. 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.