Reviewed · competitor prices as of Jul 2026
MyGymDesk vs Glofox: Which Gym Software Is Better for Indian Gyms? (2026)
Quick verdict
ABC Glofox is a polished boutique-studio platform under US-based ABC Fitness Solutions, with quote-only pricing from $99/month. It is built for North American, European and ANZ studios: its payment rails (Stripe/GoCardless), access control (Kisi) and support footprint don’t cover the Indian stack — no UPI, GST invoicing or WhatsApp automation are marketed.
Choose MyGymDesk if:
You run an Indian gym or fitness club, including one with class studios, and want published INR pricing with UPI collection (Pro plan), GST invoicing, WhatsApp automation and eSSL/ZKTeco biometric support.
Choose Glofox if:
You run a boutique class-based studio in North America, Europe or ANZ, want a branded member app on a global platform, and are comfortable with sales-quoted pricing.
Feature comparison
| Feature | MyGymDesk | Glofox |
|---|---|---|
| Published full pricingOne starting figure published; all tier prices are quote-only | ||
| INR billingPricing "varies by region/currency" but no INR list or India presence is published | Not marketed for India | |
| UPI / online payment collectionGlofox Payments runs on Stripe (32 countries) + GoCardless; UPI not mentioned | ✓ Own Razorpay gateway: UPI, cards, net banking | Not marketed for India |
| GST-compliant invoicingNo GST capability documented on glofox.com or its support centre | Not marketed | |
| WhatsApp automationGlofox’s own support docs list native channels as Email, SMS and Push only | ||
| Biometric device integration (eSSL/ZKTeco)Documented access integration is Kisi (Boost/Elite tiers), a US-centric smart-lock system | ✓ Face and fingerprint (eSSL/ZKTeco, no PC) | Not marketed for India |
| Branded member appA genuine Glofox strength for studios | ✓ Branded app (available on yearly plans only), Pro plan | ✓ (Elite tier) |
| Lead management / CRM | ✓ Leads and CRM | |
| Multi-location managementFranchise-scale bulk configuration marketed | ✓ Multi-branch and franchise HQ | |
| India-hours supportSupport lines listed for US/UK/IE/AU/SG; no India number or office | Email, ticket and phone on every plan | Not marketed |
| Free trialQuote/demo-led sales |
Published full pricing
One starting figure published; all tier prices are quote-only
INR billing
Pricing "varies by region/currency" but no INR list or India presence is published
UPI / online payment collection
Glofox Payments runs on Stripe (32 countries) + GoCardless; UPI not mentioned
GST-compliant invoicing
No GST capability documented on glofox.com or its support centre
WhatsApp automation
Glofox’s own support docs list native channels as Email, SMS and Push only
Biometric device integration (eSSL/ZKTeco)
Documented access integration is Kisi (Boost/Elite tiers), a US-centric smart-lock system
Branded member app
A genuine Glofox strength for studios
Lead management / CRM
Multi-location management
Franchise-scale bulk configuration marketed
India-hours support
Support lines listed for US/UK/IE/AU/SG; no India number or office
Free trial
Quote/demo-led sales
Pricing compared
MyGymDesk
₹999–₹2,999/mo + GST (published, flat)
Flat plans, unlimited members, no per-member charges. Yearly and 3-year rates lower.
Glofox
From $99/mo; tiers quote-only
Glofox’s plans page publishes exactly one figure — "PLANS STARTING AT $99 PER MONTH" — across four tiers with no per-tier prices; the pricing page is a quote-request form. At an assumed rate of ₹86 per US$ (July 2026), $99 ≈ ₹8,500/month.
Competitor pricing as of Jul 2026, from public sources; verify current rates with the vendor. MyGymDesk pricing is live at mygymdesk.in/pricing.
Why gyms switch to MyGymDesk
- Pricing you can see: MyGymDesk publishes every plan; Glofox publishes one starting figure and routes everything else through a quote funnel that prices by region.
- India rails: Glofox’s payments run Stripe/GoCardless and its access control is Kisi — none of it is marketed for India, where UPI collection and eSSL/ZKTeco hardware are the operating standard.
- WhatsApp: Glofox’s own support documentation lists Email, SMS and Push as its channels; WhatsApp automation is core MyGymDesk surface on every plan.
- Corporate context: Glofox is ABC Fitness’s boutique unit (Thoma Bravo portfolio) — product and pricing decisions follow its North America/Europe franchise focus.
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