Agon vs WellnessLiving

Agon is self-hosted studio management software for fitness studios, installed as a desktop application on a studio’s Mac or Windows computer. It covers schedules, client records, memberships, payments, check-in, and reports without requiring the studio to set up or maintain a server. Timetables support recurring classes and configurable booking windows. Clients can book through the mobile app, with automatic waitlist management and credit deduction. Profiles include booking history and membership tracking, with GDPR data tools. Membership types integrate with Stripe and include payment history. Check-in can use QR codes, manual entry, or the app; attendance, revenue, and retention reports can be exported to CSV. Agon says studio data stays in a local SQLite database on the user’s machine and that it does not store or access it. A secure tunnel lets mobile apps and remote devices reach the installation without directly exposing the database. The AI Assistant can use a Google Gemini or Groq key, or a local model. A free download includes all modules, with no subscription, account, or activation needed to run it.

WellnessLiving is a platform for running fitness and wellness businesses, from small yoga studios to multi-location gyms. It manages bookings, payments, staff, marketing and client loyalty in one system. Its Explorer business listing is included with a subscription and is intended to help prospective clients find and book services. WellnessLiving offers Achieve client and Elevate staff apps, as well as custom-branded apps for Android and iOS. The Forms tool supports intake forms, surveys, questionnaires and waivers, with signed documents stored on client profiles. FitLIVE supports live virtual sessions, while FitVID provides customized on-demand video channels. Listed integration partners include Google Reserve, ClassPass, Wellhub, Zoom, Zapier, GoHighLevel, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, QuickBooks, Brivo and Spivi. API access requires approval and credentials arranged through an Account Executive. Starter costs $62 a month when billed annually and includes one staff member, booking, the Achieve and Elevate apps, point-of-sale and card processing, and free data migration. A free Achieve Basic option is also listed.