Gym Builder vs Studio by Kendra
Gym Builder
gymbuilder.wpdreamers.comStudio by Kendra
studiobykendra.comSide by side
| Figure | Gym Builder | Studio by Kendra |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $49/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Spec score · Fitness Website Builders | 9.0 (#6) | 8.5 (#14) |
| AI assistant | The Pro AI Agent offers around 40 admin-only abilities, works with OpenAI, Anthropic or Google, and asks for confirmation before destructive actions. | Kendra can check live availability, answer pricing questions, check pack credits, book classes, start Stripe checkout sessions, and cancel bookings. |
| Audience | The maker describes the add-ons as intended for gym, fitness and yoga websites. | The platform describes itself as built for boutique fitness studios and specifically mentions yoga and Pilates studios in the Growth plan description. |
| Payments | The Stripe add-on supports membership checkout, recurring or one-time billing, subscriptions and a member self-service portal. | Stripe handles class packs, drop-ins and memberships, with credits tracked and expirations handled automatically. |
| What it does | Gym Builder is a WordPress plugin for gym, fitness-studio, yoga, CrossFit and personal-training websites, covering classes, trainers, members, pricing and bookings. | Studio by Kendra is an all-in-one web platform for boutique fitness studios covering scheduling, bookings, payments, memberships and an AI assistant. |
Plans
Gym Builder
- Free coreFree
- GB Personal Session$19.99, paid once
- GB Zoom Integration$19.99, paid once
- Gym Builder Block Tools$19.99, paid once
- GB Attendance System$24, paid once
- GB Registration Popup$24, paid once
- GB Class Booking & Payment$29.99, paid once
- GB Fitness Tracking$29.99, paid once
- GB Stripe Payments$29.99, paid once
- Pro Bundle$59.99 a year
In their own words
Gym Builder
Gym Builder is a self-hosted WordPress plugin for fitness, gym and yoga websites. It manages classes, trainers, members and memberships, with weekly timetables that set per-slot capacity, automate bookings and count seats. The free core supports unlimited membership packages, class-based tiers, tabbed pricing tables, WordPress member accounts, emailed credentials, member ID cards and front-end dashboards. It also includes BMI, body-fat, water-intake and protein-intake calculators. Paid add-ons add Stripe checkout, recurring or one-time billing, subscriptions and a member self-service portal, alongside integrations for WooCommerce, Google Calendar and Meet, Zoom, Elementor and Gutenberg. Fitness tracking covers workout programs, logs, measurements, goals, progress charts and member-trainer chat. The Pro AI Agent offers around 40 admin-only abilities through OpenAI, Anthropic or Google and requests confirmation before destructive actions. The free core costs nothing; Pro Bundle costs $59.99 a year, billed yearly.
Studio by Kendra
Studio by Kendra is a web platform for boutique fitness studios, covering class scheduling, bookings, payments, memberships, and an AI assistant. Owners can schedule recurring or one-off classes with capacity, instructor, day, and time details; clients book through the public studio page. Stripe supports class packs, drop-ins, and memberships, with credit tracking and expiry handling. Owners can message clients from the dashboard and use the shop for retreats, trainings, workshops, on-demand content, or merchandise. Kendra can check availability and pack credits, answer pricing questions, book or cancel classes, and start Stripe checkout sessions. Owners can customize the assistant’s name, tone, and persona. The Free plan allows one instructor and up to 25 active members, with email support and a 3.5% + $0.30 processing fee. Growth costs $49 a month and Pro costs $79 a month. Growth includes up to five instructors and unlimited members; Pro adds features including SMS messaging, advanced reporting, and priority support. A 14-day trial is listed.