Gymdesk vs Pandook
Gymdesk
gymdesk.comPandook
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| Figure | Gymdesk | Pandook |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $75/mo | €149/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · Pilates Studio Software | 8.5 (#4) | 7.4 (#26) |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States | Toulouse, France |
| Payments | Billing supports online and in-person payments, one-time and recurring charges, automatic retries and payment notifications. | The product page says online and in-person payments can run through Stripe and SumUp terminals, including card, contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay and split payments. |
| Security | Gymdesk says communications use SSL, personally identifiable information is encrypted at rest, and passwords are stored using one-way hashing. | Pandook says online payments use certified providers with 3-D Secure and that it does not store banking data. |
| Support | Gymdesk advertises same-day support from real people and says each account has access to gym experts and setup support. | The maker describes its support as France-based and available seven days a week from 8am to 11pm, with replies generally within two hours on the homepage. |
Plans
Gymdesk
- Gymdesk (up to 50 members)$75 a month
- Micro Gym$75 a month
- Small Gym$100 a month
- Medium Gym$150 a month
- Large Gym$200 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pandook
- Pandook Starter€149 a month
- Pandook ClubPriced on request
- Pandook Club+Priced on request
In their own words
Gymdesk
Gymdesk is gym management software for member records, billing, attendance, promotions, and bookings. It serves fitness gyms and businesses in martial arts, gymnastics, yoga, dance, Pilates, and CrossFit. Staff use the management system in a web browser, while members can use a mobile app to view schedules and attendance history, book or cancel classes, track rank progress, message the gym, and manage account details. The software supports onboarding, self check-in, and online or in-person payments, including one-time and recurring charges, automatic retries, and payment notifications. Listed payment options include Gymdesk Payments, Stripe, Square, Authorize.net, GoCardless, and Ezypay; other integrations include Zapier, Rhombus, ActiveCampaign, and Zoom. Plans are month to month, with a 14-day trial and no contract, setup fee, or cancellation cost. The Micro Gym plan is $75 a month for up to 50 active members. Each additional location costs $50 per month; a branded member app costs $100 per month.
Pandook
Pandook has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.