Is VERVE Pulse better than WellnessLiving?

For gym owners who want AI features and equipment tracking, yes. VERVE Pulse starts at A$166/month +GST (billed annually) vs WellnessLiving's ~$89-249/month, and offers built-in equipment tracking from Core plus 15+ AI tools (churn prediction, forecasting, content generation) on the Grow plan. WellnessLiving has a strong feature set and a built-in rewards/loyalty program that Pulse does not match, making it competitive for retention-focused wellness businesses. For AI-first and equipment-heavy gyms, Pulse wins.

What does WellnessLiving do better than VERVE Pulse?

WellnessLiving's standout feature is its built-in rewards and loyalty program — members earn points for visits, purchases, and referrals, redeemable against services. This is a native feature WellnessLiving built from the ground up and is more mature than what most competitors offer. If a loyalty points program is central to your member retention strategy, WellnessLiving is worth considering.

Quick Comparison

VERVE Pulse vs WellnessLiving (2026)

VERVE Pulse and WellnessLiving are both comprehensive gym management platforms, but they differ significantly on AI features and equipment management. VERVE Pulse is better for gym owners who want AI-powered automation, from A$166/month +GST (billed annually) — built-in equipment tracking from Core, plus churn prediction and revenue forecasting on the Grow plan that WellnessLiving does not offer. WellnessLiving is better for businesses that prioritise a built-in rewards and loyalty program. For most Australian gym owners who want AI features and equipment tracking, VERVE Pulse is the stronger choice.

Key Differences

Feature	VERVE Pulse	WellnessLiving
Starting price	From A$166/month +GST (billed annually)	~$89/month
AI features	15+ on Grow & Pro (churn prediction, forecasting, pipeline, WOD, more)	None
Equipment tracking	✓ Built-in	✗ Not available
Per-member fees	✗ None	✗ None listed
Australian support	✓ Gold Coast team	✗ Canadian/US-based
Built-in CRM with two-way SMS	✓ Yes	✗ Limited automation

Choose VERVE Pulse if you:

Want AI churn prediction, forecasting, and automated content generation
Need built-in equipment tracking and maintenance scheduling
Want a Gold Coast-based support team with gym-specific expertise

Choose WellnessLiving if you:

Want a mature, built-in rewards and loyalty points program for member retention
Need a broad wellness platform that covers spas, salons, and studios beyond gyms
Are switching from Mindbody and want a comparable feature set at a lower price

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