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What it is

ABC Fitness provides software platforms for fitness businesses and member experiences, with solutions for gyms and health clubs, boutique studios, personal trainers and coaches, and franchises. ABC Ignite covers club operations such as bookings, check-ins, staff, billing, and payments; its branded mobile app lets members book classes and track progress. ABC Trainerize supports fitness, nutrition, and habit coaching with in-app messaging and progress tracking. Listed platforms include Android, iOS, web, Windows, and API, with class scheduling, online booking, automated billing, and multi-location support. Trainerize offers a 30-day free trial with unlimited clients and no credit card required. Its Basic plan is free for one client seat; Grow costs $9 a month, Pro 5 costs $23 a month, and Studio Plus costs $248 a month. The broader ABC Fitness plan has no listed price and requires a demo request. The partner marketplace describes native or API-based integrations and highlights EGYM, MyFitnessPal, and Truemed. ABC Fitness says it is a Tier 1 PCI service provider and maintains an annual PCI AOC.

Spec sheet

What it does
ABC Fitness provides club-management, billing, payments, member-engagement, studio-management and coaching software for fitness businesses.Read 14 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Product
ABC Fitness provides software platforms for managing fitness businesses and member experiences.Read 7 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Trial
ABC Trainerize offers a 30-day free trial with unlimited clients and no credit card required.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trainerize.com
Integrations
Ignite advertises more than 50 integration partners and enterprise APIs for member, prospect, club, employee and calendar data.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ignite.abcfitness.com
Security
ABC Fitness states that it is a Tier 1 PCI service provider and maintains an annual PCI AOC.Read 7 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Support
ABC Fitness lists separate gym member and club operator support contacts, including phone and email support for operators.Read 7 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Headquarters
LinkedIn lists headquarters in Sherwood, Arkansas.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Founded
1981Read 28 Sep 2026 · abcfitness.com
AI agents
ABC AI Agents handle calls, texts and chats, answer questions, capture leads and hand conversations to staff; call handling supports more than 30 languages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
API documentation depth
The Ignite help center includes external API release notes and endpoint-level examples such as member-plan rewrite and club-plan calls.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.abcfitness.com
Availability
The company status page lists web app, mobile app, and API services for several platforms, including Trainerize, Glofox, and EVO.Read 7 Oct 2026 · systemstatus.abcfitness.com
Biometric data
ABC says it does not collect biometric data directly from individuals and will not sell, lease, or trade biometric data it receives from clients.Read 7 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Business types
Its solutions are presented for gyms and health clubs, boutique studios, personal trainers and coaches, and franchises.Read 7 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Class scheduling
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · abcfitness.com
Club operations
ABC Ignite covers club operations including bookings, check-ins, staff, billing, and payments.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ignite.abcfitness.com
Company founding
LinkedIn states ABC Fitness was founded in 1981.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company history
ABC Fitness says its founder started the company more than four decades ago to address fragmented technology and inefficient gym operations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists ABC Fitness as privately held with 1,001–5,000 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Glofox API
The Glofox API exposes users, memberships, credits, classes, bookings and payments through JSON REST endpoints and requires backend API credentials.Read 14 Oct 2026 · api-portal.glofox.com
Glofox features
ABC Glofox provides bookings, class schedules, lead management, custom apps, online payments, check-ins, CRM, marketing and reporting.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Glofox-Trainerize integration
The combined platforms provide real-time member syncing, automated product delivery and appointment integration.Read 14 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Ignite capabilities
ABC Ignite combines member management, billing and reporting in one suite.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.abcfitness.com
Ignite engagement
Ignite Engagement offers a club-branded mobile app, member self-service, virtual training, on-demand programs and alerts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ignite.abcfitness.com
Ignite operations
Ignite supports membership, lead, class, trainer and check-in management plus entry scanning.Read 14 Oct 2026 · ignite.abcfitness.com
Legal name
Crunchbase identifies the legal entity as ABC Fitness Solutions, LLC.Read 14 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Licence
The platform is proprietary commercial software licensed for customer access; the agreement forbids reverse engineering and copying source technology.Read 14 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Limit: payment and technical reliability
Capterra's Glofox summary identifies unreliable payment workflows and frequent unresolved technical problems.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: software glitches
G2 reviewers report occasional bugs, custom-branding glitches and outdated or clunky interfaces.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: support and glitches
Trustpilot's review summary mentions software glitches and difficulty reaching customer service during technical problems.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Member engagement
ABC Ignite offers a branded mobile app where members can book classes and track progress.Read 7 Oct 2026 · ignite.abcfitness.com
Notable news: AI platform
On March 16, 2026, ABC announced an AI operating infrastructure and an open AI platform connecting partner tools to its data and payment infrastructure.Read 14 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Notable news: Glofox-Trainerize
On August 28, 2025, ABC announced expanded Glofox-Trainerize integration for syncing, product delivery and appointments.Read 14 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Ownership
Crunchbase lists ABC Fitness Solutions as acquired by private-equity firm Thoma Bravo.Read 14 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Payment security
Its payment notice lists TLS 1.2-plus encryption, tokenization, SIEM monitoring, least-privilege controls, penetration testing and SOC 1 Type 2 attestation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Praise: ease and customization
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise easy program creation, customization, client communication and accountability tools.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: usability and support
Capterra reviewers commonly describe Glofox as straightforward and intuitive, with helpful customer service.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Product portfolio
Its named platforms include ABC Ignite, ABC Glofox, ABC Evo and ABC Trainerize.Read 14 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Public API
ABC publishes REST APIs covering members and prospects, clubs, calendars and employees; secured endpoints use OAuth with client credentials.Read 14 Oct 2026 · abcfinancial.3scale.net
Rating on Apple App Store
ABC Trainerize is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 68K ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Apple App Store Glofox
Glofox is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 265 ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
ABC Glofox is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 356 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
ABC Trainerize is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 170 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Google Play
ABC Trainerize is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 13.1K reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
ABC Glofox has a TrustScore of 3.5 out of 5 from 400 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Security compliance
ABC states it is a Level 1 PCI DSS service provider and maintains annual PCI attestation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.abcfitness.com
Self-hosting
ABC describes its products as hosted services and provides no self-hosting deployment option on the reviewed pages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
Support and documentation
The Ignite help center provides searchable articles, release notes, videos, email support and telephone support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.abcfitness.com
System requirements
The network guide recommends current Microsoft Edge or Chrome browsers and requires HTTPS plus SmartDeploy API connectivity on TCP 8080.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.abcfitness.com
Trainerize coaching
ABC Trainerize supports workout programming, nutrition coaching, habit tracking, progress monitoring, messaging, challenges and wearable synchronization.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

ABC Trainerize Basic Free 1 client seat · iOS and Android app · workout programs · basic in-app messaging · habit and lifestyle coaching Read 7 Oct 2026 · trainerize.com
Basic Free 1 coaching client · iOS and Android app · workout delivery · basic messaging · habit coaching Read 14 Oct 2026 · trainerize.com
ABC Trainerize Grow $9 a month 2 client seats included · AI Workout Builder · custom client programs · meal and macro tracking · app and wearable integrations Read 7 Oct 2026 · trainerize.com
Grow $9 a month monthly 2 client seats · AI Workout Builder · custom programs · meal and macro tracking · wearable integrations Read 14 Oct 2026 · trainerize.com
ABC Trainerize Pro 5 $23 a month Selectable client seats from 5 to 200 · custom exercise videos · custom welcome emails · consultation forms · advanced messaging Read 7 Oct 2026 · trainerize.com
Pro 5 $23 a month monthly 5–200 client seats · custom exercise videos · advanced messaging · challenges Read 14 Oct 2026 · trainerize.com
ABC Trainerize Studio Plus $248 a month 500, 1000, or 1000+ client seats · 5+ locations · full API access and support · personalized onboarding Read 7 Oct 2026 · trainerize.com
Studio Plus $248 a month monthly; custom for each location added 500–1,000+ client seats · video calls · recipes · referrals · full API access · onboarding support Read 14 Oct 2026 · trainerize.com
ABC Fitness Priced on request Price not published; request a demo Read 7 Oct 2026 · abcfitness.com
ABC Glofox Priced on request custom quote · bookings · class schedules · lead management · custom app · payments · check-ins · CRM · reporting Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Trainerize Basic is free for one client seat.
  • Trainerize offers a 30-day trial without a credit card.
  • ABC Ignite includes bookings, check-ins, billing, and payments.
  • Multi-location support is included.

Limits

  • Broader ABC Fitness pricing requires a demo request.
  • Trainerize Basic is limited to one client seat.
  • Grow costs $9 a month.
  • Studio Plus costs $248 a month.

Who it suits

ABC Fitness suits gyms, health clubs, studios, trainers, coaches, and franchises looking for business or member-management tools. Trainerize may fit coaches who want fitness, nutrition, and habit coaching features.

ABC Fitness in depth

Read the full write-up

ABC Fitness is a suite for fitness-business operations and coaching, serving clubs, studios, franchises and independent trainers. It is most compelling for operators who need club management across locations or coaches who want structured client programming. Its breadth is useful, but the club platform’s custom pricing makes cost comparison harder than Trainerize’s published plans.

Overview

Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Frisco, Texas, ABC Fitness develops software for fitness businesses and their members. ABC Ignite brings together bookings, check-ins, staff, billing and payments; a branded mobile app lets members book classes and track progress. ABC Trainerize is a separate coaching platform for fitness, nutrition and habit coaching, with messaging and progress tracking.

That split can serve a business with both club operations and coaching needs, but buyers should treat the products as distinct offerings rather than assume one plan covers both. ABC Fitness also offers online booking, automated billing and multi-location support.

Key features

Club operations: ABC Ignite covers the administrative work of running a club, from check-ins and staff to billing and payments. This is a useful scope for operators coordinating recurring member activity, though the custom-priced plan means the cost must be established with ABC.

Member engagement: A branded app gives members a place to book classes and track progress. It pairs member-facing access with club operations rather than leaving booking as an administrative-only feature.

Coaching: Trainerize combines workout programming with nutrition and habit coaching, messaging and progress tracking. Its plan ladder lets independent coaches begin free and add client capacity and tools as they grow.

Integrations: The partner marketplace describes native or API-based integrations and highlights EGYM, MyFitnessPal and Truemed. That gives buyers named integration options, though the exact connection and scope should be confirmed for their setup.

Security and support: ABC says it is a Tier 1 PCI service provider and maintains an annual PCI AOC. It says it does not collect biometric data directly from individuals and will not sell, lease or trade biometric data it receives from clients. Separate support contacts serve gym members and club operators, with phone and email support for operators.

Pricing

ABC Fitness is a paid product with custom pricing; the company invites buyers to request a demo. The Trainerize plans have separate published prices and should not be mistaken for a price for the broader club platform.

ABC Trainerize Basic — free: Includes one client seat, iOS and Android apps, workout programs, basic in-app messaging, and habit and lifestyle coaching. It is a practical starting point for a coach serving one client, but the single-seat cap rules it out for building a larger roster.

ABC Trainerize Grow — $9 a month: Includes two client seats, AI Workout Builder, custom client programs, meal and macro tracking, and app and wearable integrations. It fits a small coaching practice that needs more programming and tracking tools, but two included seats still constrain capacity.

ABC Trainerize Pro 5 — $23 a month: Offers selectable client seats from 5 to 200, custom exercise videos, custom welcome emails, consultation forms and advanced messaging. The selectable capacity is a better fit for an expanding coach, with the seat choice central to whether the plan matches the practice.

ABC Trainerize Studio Plus — $248 a month: Provides 500, 1000 or 1000+ client seats, 5+ locations, full API access and support, and personalized onboarding. It is aimed at larger coaching businesses that need multi-location capacity and API access, not a solo coach.

Trainerize offers a 30-day free trial with unlimited clients and no credit card required. That trial applies to Trainerize; it does not establish a free trial for ABC Ignite or the broader ABC Fitness platform.

Platforms

ABC Fitness lists Android, iOS, web, Windows and API support. The company status page covers web app, mobile app and API services for several platforms, including Trainerize, Glofox and EVO.

Who it's for

ABC Fitness is a fit for gyms, health clubs, boutique studios and franchises that need club operations, member booking and multi-location support. Trainerize separately suits personal trainers and coaches who want workout, nutrition and habit coaching with client messaging and progress tracking. A solo coach can start with the free Basic plan; clubs focused on operations should request custom pricing before choosing.

Pros and cons

Pros: ABC Ignite covers bookings, check-ins, staff, billing and payments, while a branded app supports member booking and progress tracking; multi-location support suits operators with more than one site.

Pros: Trainerize has a free one-client plan and a 30-day trial with unlimited clients and no card requirement, giving coaches room to assess the coaching platform before committing.

Cons: ABC Fitness club pricing is custom, so operators cannot compare its cost from a published monthly price.

Cons: Trainerize Basic is capped at one client and Grow includes two; coaches with larger rosters need a higher plan.

Cons: ABC Fitness spans distinct operations and coaching products, so buyers needing both should confirm packaging and cost rather than assume the Trainerize prices cover club software.

Alternatives

Compare Gym Management Software options if you want to weigh the broader category before requesting a demo. WellnessLiving is worth considering if a published entry point matters: its Starter plan is $62 a month billed annually and includes one staff member, booking, client and staff apps, and POS. RhinoFit Sign-In Kiosk is another option to compare for sign-in needs. PushPress may suit a buyer who prefers a free tier with no monthly fees and stated card and ACH processing rates. Gymdesk is an alternative with a $75 a month plan for up to 50 members and a free trial. MyStudio offers an Essentials plan at $79 a month with unlimited students, a website and member app, and online sales and payments. ClubReady is another club-management option to compare. Gymcatch starts at £10 a month with unlimited bookings, customers and team members. GymMaster may suit operators seeking a plan with a stated 100-current-member allowance, at $89 a month before tax.

Verdict

Choose ABC Fitness if your club needs a broad operations suite with member-facing booking, or if you are a coach who values Trainerize’s structured coaching plans. Its strongest case is the combination of operational coverage and a distinct coaching product; its main drawback for club buyers is custom pricing, which makes it harder to judge fit without a sales conversation. Coaches with small client lists can start on Basic, while clubs should request a demo and confirm the package and cost before committing.

Verdict

ABC Fitness spans club operations and coaching, with separate Trainerize plans and a broader plan priced on request. The stated free option and trial apply to Trainerize, not necessarily the full platform.

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