Independent gym software guide
Compare OpenMat with Gymdesk, PushPress, and Mindbody using published pricing, operational features, and the type of gym each platform serves best. The goal is a practical decision—not a list of identical checkmarks.
OpenMat has no monthly software fee. Gyms can publish schedules, take bookings, manage memberships, track attendance, collect waivers, and communicate with members. Fees apply when eligible online payments are collected: 1% for paid classes and 0.7% for recurring memberships, plus Stripe processing.
Published prices are useful starting points. Your best choice also depends on online payment volume, required integrations, support expectations, and whether you need marketing or multi-location tools.
| Platform | Published software pricing | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| OpenMat | $0 monthly fee; transaction fees apply to eligible online payments | Independent gyms prioritizing low fixed cost and a focused operating workflow |
| Gymdesk | $75–$200 across published member tiers; custom enterprise pricing | Gyms that want an all-feature subscription whose price scales with active membership |
| PushPress | Core Free $0; Pro $159; Max $229 | Gyms that want tiered support, multiple staff/member apps, and optional growth products |
| Mindbody | Starts at $79 per month per location; higher-tier pricing is sales-led | Fitness and wellness businesses that value marketplace reach, marketing, integrations, or multi-location scale |
OpenMat alternative comparison
Gymdesk bundles its full platform into monthly plans that scale with active member count. OpenMat takes a different approach: the core operating software has no monthly subscription, while fees apply when a gym collects eligible online payments.
Best for Gymdesk: Gyms that want an all-feature subscription whose price scales with active membership.
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PushPress offers multiple Core tiers with different monthly prices, processing rates, and support levels. OpenMat keeps the software subscription at $0 and uses the same transaction-fee model regardless of gym size.
Best for PushPress: Gyms that want tiered support, multiple staff/member apps, and optional growth products.
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Mindbody is a broad fitness and wellness platform with per-location plans, marketplace exposure, marketing tools, and optional add-ons. OpenMat focuses on the operating needs of independent gyms without a monthly software subscription.
Best for Mindbody: Fitness and wellness businesses that value marketplace reach, marketing, integrations, or multi-location scale.
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