Gymdesk vs WodBoard (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, WodBoard grades higher than Gymdesk: 2.4 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
WodBoard grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Gymdesk
Membership, billing and booking software for gyms and studios
WodBoard
Gym management with workout programming for CrossFit-style gyms
Which one is for you
Pick Gymdesk if
- Fits if you run a gym of under 250 members and want every feature at every tier
- Works for gym owners who can use Gymdesk Payments in the US or Canada
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you grow: $150 at 101 to 150 members and $200 up to 250
- Watch out: the lower prices need Gymdesk Payments, available in the US and Canada, and your own processor costs $25 more
- Watch out: each extra location costs $50 a month with Gymdesk Payments, or $100 otherwise
- Skip it if you have over 250 members, since that is sized with the vendor
Pick WodBoard if
- Fits if you run a CrossFit-style gym and post workouts and scores
- Works for gyms of 50 to 200 athletes
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you grow, as price follows athlete count and above 200 is a quote
- Watch out: the white-label app and marketing automation are $125 a month each
- Watch out: websites run $49 to $129 a month by tier
- Watch out: cancelling needs 30 days notice
- Skip it if you want a long trial, as the length isn't stated
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAGymdeskFair | 2.4GPAWodBoardFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$75 a month for up to 50 members with Gymdesk Payments, $100 without, in the middle of this category ($29.99 to $119). It rises with member count. | C$110 a month for up to 50 athletes, $155 for 100, $220 for 200. That's past the dearer quarter of the category, though below its dearest tenth. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 30-day free trial with no card, and no free plan. | CA free trial with full access and no card, but its length isn't stated. |
| Features | CMemberships and billing, class booking, leads, a gym website, reporting and facility access. Everything is on every tier. | BMemberships, classes, programming, score logging, community tools, payments and door access. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You set up memberships, classes and payments before it is useful. | CNo store rating on record, and programming and payment setup take work. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with Stripe, Square, Authorize.net and Smoothcomp named. | BWeb plus iOS and Android, with Stripe, GoCardless and Kisi links. No computer app. |
| Best for | small gyms priced by member count | CrossFit-style gyms that program workouts |
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: Gymdesk and WodBoard. How we grade
Price against what you get
Gymdesk starts at $75 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. WodBoard starts at $110 a month and scores 2.7.
WodBoard scores higher, and starts $35 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other salon, spa and studio booking apps on the chart, 21 score higher than Gymdesk for less, and 5 score higher than WodBoard for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Gymdesk also covers invoicing, email campaigns and sMS marketing.
- WodBoard also covers marketing automation and appointment booking.
At a glance
| Gymdesk | WodBoard | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $75 per month for up to 50 active members, with Gymdesk Payments ($100 without) | $110 per month for up to 50 athletes |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 30-day free trial, no credit card required | Free trial with full access to all features, no credit card required; the length is not stated. |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Gymdesk | WodBoard |
| Price read from | gymdesk.com | wodboard.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Gymdesk
- The lower prices apply when processing payments with Gymdesk Payments or an approved partner, which is available in the US and Canada; elsewhere the partner route needs approval.
- Each extra location costs $50 a month with Gymdesk Payments or a preferred partner, or $100 with your own processor.
- A branded member app is $100 a month with the first month free, and door access is $100 a month for up to 3 doors plus $29 per extra door and a one-time hardware cost.
- Plans above 250 active members have no published price.
WodBoard
- Price is set by athlete count and gyms above 200 athletes must ask for a quote.
- Add-ons cost extra: the white-label app and marketing automation are each $125 a month, and websites run $49 to $129 a month by tier.
- Third-party services such as payment processors may charge their own fees.
- Cancellation needs 30 days notice; the vendor lists no long-term contract.
Key features
Gymdesk
- Memberships and billing
- Recurring memberships with automated billing, a point of sale and payment processing through Gymdesk Payments, Stripe, Square or Authorize.net.
- Class booking and attendance
- Members book classes and staff track attendance, with a member app for iOS and Android.
- Lead management and marketing
- Lead capture, landing pages, email and SMS, automations, referrals and review requests.
- Gym website
- Every plan includes a responsive gym website.
- Reporting
- Dashboard, attendance analytics, revenue forecasting and member insights.
- Facility access
- Door access control is listed as a beta add-on, priced per month for up to three doors.
WodBoard
- Memberships and passes
- Memberships, class passes, hybrids, intro offers, discounts and upgrades or downgrades.
- Classes, courses and appointments
- Bookings with waitlists, booking limits, penalty fees, recurring bookings and calendar sync.
- Programming and score logging
- Class and personal programming, athlete score logging, PR tracking, a whiteboard and class display screens.
- Community tools
- Social feed, challenges, announcements and email broadcasts.
- Branded app and website
- iOS and Android apps, with a white-label app and gym websites sold as paid add-ons.
- Payments and door access
- Member payments through Stripe and GoCardless, and an access-control integration with Kisi.
Plans
Gymdesk
Micro Gym$75
per month for up to 50 members, with Gymdesk Payments ($100 without)
Full platform with unlimited staff accounts and a gym website; billed month to month.
Small Gym$100
per month for 51-100 members, with Gymdesk Payments ($125 without)
Same features as every tier; the price follows the active member count.
Medium Gym$150
per month for 101-150 members, with Gymdesk Payments ($175 without)
Same features as every tier; $150 a month at 120 active members is the page's own example.
Large Gym$200
per month for 151-250 members, with Gymdesk Payments ($240 without)
Same features as every tier, for gyms up to 250 active members.
EnterpriseCustom
For 251 or more active members; sized with the vendor.
WodBoard
0-50 athletes$110
per month for up to 50 athletes
All features included. Unlimited use, staff and member app, and support are part of every tier.
51-100 athletes$155
per month for up to 100 athletes
Same features as every tier, at a higher athlete cap.
101-150 athletes$190
per month for up to 150 athletes
Same features as every tier, at a higher athlete cap.
151-200 athletes$220
per month for up to 200 athletes
Same features as every tier. Gyms above 200 athletes are quoted individually.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Gymdesk or WodBoard?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Gymdesk is cheaper to start with: $75 a month, against $110 a month for WodBoard. Gymdesk starts at $75 per month for up to 50 active members, with Gymdesk Payments ($100 without), and WodBoard starts at $110 per month for up to 50 athletes.
Which has a free plan, Gymdesk or WodBoard?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Gymdesk nor WodBoard has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
More comparisons
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.