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Gym Software Comparison

Choose software you can see yourself using.

Explore the real Pulse screens. Then compare the features, plans and costs that matter to your gym.

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Built for the whole business

One login. Your whole gym.

Members, equipment, operations and the numbers. Explore the real screens behind your day.

Know the person behind the membership.

Their plan, visits and next conversation. Together in one member record.

See member managementA gym team member welcoming a member at reception
Actual Pulse member profile · sample memberSwipe to explore · tap to enlarge
Actual Pulse member profile · sample memberView full screen
  1. 01See their membership
  2. 02Check their visits
  3. 03Help them on the spot

Look after the floor that earns your living.

Equipment records, warranties and maintenance, alongside the rest of your gym.

See equipment maintenanceVERVE equipment on a commercial gym floor
Actual Pulse equipment register · demo gymSwipe to explore · tap to enlarge
Actual Pulse equipment register · demo gymView full screen
  1. 01Find the asset
  2. 02Check its warranty
  3. 03Manage its maintenance

Keep the day moving.

One timetable for classes, coaches and bookings. Less back-and-forth at the desk.

See how bookings workA coach leading a small group session
Actual Pulse schedule · sample classesSwipe to explore · tap to enlarge
Actual Pulse schedule · sample classesView full screen
  1. 01Plan the timetable
  2. 02Allocate your coaches
  3. 03See who's booked

See which classes make money.

See what each class nets after staff, fees and its share of the rent.

See class profitabilityGym operators reviewing the business numbers
Actual Pulse report component · illustrative data in AUD. Money in is allocated membership income.Swipe to explore · tap to enlarge
Actual Pulse report component · illustrative data in AUD. Money in is allocated membership income.View full screen
  1. 01Include your real costs
  2. 02See the weaker slots
  3. 03Decide what to change

Make the most of your gym

Look beyond the booking calendar.

See the details that help you make the next decision.

See which classes make money.

See what each class nets after staff, fees and its share of the rent.

See class profitabilityGym operators reviewing the business numbers
Actual Pulse report component · illustrative data in AUD. Money in is allocated membership income.Swipe to explore · tap to enlarge
Actual Pulse report component · illustrative data in AUD. Money in is allocated membership income.View full screen
  1. 01Include your real costs
  2. 02See the weaker slots
  3. 03Decide what to change

Practise before the next real enquiry.

AI practice calls and coaching on the opener, discovery, objections, close and delivery.

See staff sales trainingA manager coaching a front-desk staff member during a call
Actual Pulse Sales Academy · practice scenarios. Selling Memberships is on Pro; practice calls are metered.Swipe to explore · tap to enlarge
Actual Pulse Sales Academy · practice scenarios. Selling Memberships is on Pro; practice calls are metered.View full screen
  1. 01Choose a scenario
  2. 02Practise the conversation
  3. 03Review the coaching

Notice the absence. Start the conversation.

See who has stopped showing up, so your team knows who needs a check-in.

See who needs a check-inA coach listening to a member between sets
Actual Pulse retention screen · sample membersSwipe to explore · tap to enlarge
Actual Pulse retention screen · sample membersView full screen
  1. 01Spot the change
  2. 02Review their attendance
  3. 03Choose the next action

Feature-by-feature comparison.

Scroll right on mobile to see all platforms.

Compare the same plan and region. “Verify plan” means inclusion has not been confirmed; it does not mean a platform lacks the feature. Ask each provider to show the workflow and itemise add-ons. Mindbody · ABC Glofox · Hapana · GymMaster · PushPress.

Feature
Pricing
Starting price From A$166/month +GST (billed annually) See current pricing See current pricing See current pricing See current pricing See current pricing
Per-member fees None Yes Yes Per location + usage fees Member caps (100 to 1,300) Yes (Core)
No lock-in contract ✓ Verify plan Verify plan Not published ✓ ✓
Member Management
Member directory & CRM ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Check-in (QR, fob, app) ✓ ✓ ✓ Add-onDoor access sold separately ✓Bluetooth door access, hardware extra ✓
Digital waivers ✓ ✓ ✓ — — Add-on
Progress & wellness tracking ✓ Limited Limited — — Verify plan
Self-service member portal ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Retention AI & Retention Automation
Churn prediction ✓ All plans Verify plan Verify plan Pro tier only Verify plan Verify plan
Automated win-back sequences ✓ Grow and Pro plans Basic Basic Pro tier only Verify plan Verify plan
Business coach ✓ Verify plan Verify plan Pro tier only Verify plan Verify plan
Dynamic pricing recommendations ✓ Verify plan Verify plan Pro tier only Verify plan Verify plan
Revenue forecasting ✓ Basic Verify plan Pro tier only Verify plan Verify plan
Grand opening playbook ✓ Grow and Pro plans Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan
Scheduling & Booking
Class timetable ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
PT / appointment booking ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Waitlist management ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ — ✓
Event management ✓ ✓ Verify plan — — Verify plan
Marketing
Email campaigns ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Add-on
SMS marketing ✓ 500/mo included, packs $29 Add-on ✓ ✓ Pay-per-message Add-on
Content generator (ads, posts) ✓ Grow and Pro plans Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan
Social media content calendar ✓ Grow and Pro plans Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan
Landing pages & lead capture ✓ Grow and Pro plans ✓ Verify plan — — Add-on
Competitor radar ✓ Grow and Pro plans Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan
Billing & Payments
Membership billing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Processing fees apply ✓ ✓
POS / retail sales ✓ ✓ Limited — ✓ ✓
Automated payment recovery ✓ Verify plan Verify plan — — Verify plan
Gift cards ✓ Grow and Pro plans ✓ Verify plan — — Verify plan
Xero accounting sync ✓ Pro plan Varies Varies — — Varies
Equipment & Operations
Equipment fleet tracking ✓ Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan
Utilisation analytics ✓ Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan
Maintenance scheduling ✓ Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan
Warranty tracking ✓ Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan
Replacement forecasting ✓ Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan
Staff management & payroll ✓ Basic Basic — — Basic
Reporting & Analytics
Financial reports (P&L) ✓ ✓ ✓ — ✓Via Report & Till ✓
Custom report builder ✓ Pro plan ✓ Verify plan — ✓Report & Till custom reports Verify plan
Weekly insight reports ✓ Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan Verify plan
Multi-site management Add-on ($99/location) ✓ ✓ ✓Per-location tiers, franchise-focused — Verify plan
Platform & Support
Branded mobile app ✓ Member app included; branded white-label app add-on $149/mo + $499 setup ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
API access ✓ Pro plan ✓ ✓ — Card reader & reporting APIs ✓
Data migration done for you ✓ free on annual billing ✓ ✓ Not published — ✓
Australian-based support ✓ Verify plan Verify plan — ✓AU & NZ support agents Verify plan

Pulse plans: Core $199/mo, Grow $349/mo, Pro $549/mo (+GST). "Grow and Pro plans" or "Pro plan" marks features included from that plan up; everything unmarked is on every plan. Full details on the pricing page.

Competitor details from each vendor's public website and documentation, July 2026. "—" means not publicly documented.

Head-to-Head

Detailed platform comparisons.

Deep-dive into pricing, features, AI capabilities, and support for each platform vs VERVE Pulse.

vs Mindbody

The market leader. Full feature and pricing breakdown.

vs Glofox

Boutique-focused. How it compares on AI and equipment.

vs Gymdesk

Budget-friendly option. What you get (and miss).

vs Hapana

Boutique & franchise specialist. Demo-gated pricing vs published plans.

vs GymMaster

Door access headline. How it compares on AI and member caps.

vs PushPress

Free tier available. One platform vs separate modules.

vs fitbox

Marketplace spend model vs a flat monthly subscription.

vs Membr

Enterprise and franchise-leaning. Custom pricing vs transparent AUD plans.
Built into Pulse

More of your gym, together.

Equipment Tracking

Fleet overview, utilisation, maintenance, warranty alerts, replacement forecasting.

Churn Prediction

Spots at-risk members before they cancel and triggers personalised interventions.

Content Creator

Generates ads, social posts, email campaigns, and landing pages in your brand voice.

Connected Accounting

Financial reports and Australian GST reporting. Connect Xero for nightly accounting sync on Pro.

Business Coach

Strategic guidance, pricing advice, and data-driven recommendations for growth.

Grand Opening Playbook

6-week step-by-step launch guide for new gyms, with automated milestones.

Website Builder

Generate a professional gym website from a questionnaire. SEO-optimised out of the box.

Australian Support

Real humans on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Support from the team that actually builds Pulse, not an offshore call centre.

See for yourself.

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