All pricing and features from September 2026
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Best group fitness software in 2026

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Group fitness doesn’t just work smoothly on any studio software. Group fitness software should support specific features like automated waitlists, memberships, rosters, class packs, and potentially even ClassPass support.

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We are here to list out which companies claiming to be a good group fitness software actually fit the bill for what you specifically need, and which ones miss the mark.

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What is group fitness software, and how is it different from gym or appointment software?

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Group fitness software manages recurring, capacity-limited classes: the schedule, per-class booking and waitlists, the packs and memberships clients use to book, and the instructors who teach them.

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General gym management software can sometimes fit the bill, but are more focused on things like monthly dues, door access, and check-in processes. If your business runs on unlimited-access memberships and a front door with fob access, check out our gym management software comparison guide.

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How do the best group fitness software options compare?

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Zen Planner (zenplanner.com): Starting at $99/mo, Zen Planner focuses on gyms, martial arts, and fitness studios. They have features for belt tracking, member management, and workout tracking. Since all of their plans need quotes, make sure to go into your demo with a list of what are must-haves for your studio.

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Wodify (wodify.com): Wodify also starts at $99/mo, and has a similar focus to Zen Planner. It is built for CrossFit, martial arts, and functional fitness with all of the features like performance tracking and workout planning to match. Performance tracking and a custom website don’t kick in until the top tier, so make sure to consider that when going into your demo. They also site that the top tier has “our lowest processing rates”, meaning to expect them on the platform in all tiers.

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Glofox (glofox.com): Studio and gym management with a branded member app and a sales focus. Pricing requires a demo. Best for a studio that wants the app front and center and plans to grow locations. If you're already on Glofox and weighing a move, we wrote a separate piece on Glofox alternatives.

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Mindbody (mindbody.io): Starting at $79/mo but requiring a demo at all tiers, Mindbody is the biggest name on this list. Their marketplace adds free discovery. Make sure to go into these demos with what features you need to make your system work, and make sure to keep track of any processing fees or add-on prices.

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TeamUp (goteamup.com): The pricing for TeamUp is unique in that they charge you for how many active customers you have. It starts at 0-100 customers for $119/mo, and rises up to $379/mo for 501+ customers. TeamUp provides class-based scheduling for gyms and studios.

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OfferingTree (offeringtree.com). Starting at just $26/mo for individuals and $100/mo for studios, OfferingTree has a wide range of price points depending on your studio’s needs. Built by studio owners for class-based yoga, Pilates, dance, and fitness studios, with scheduling, packs, unlimited on-demand, memberships, a website, and email in one login. Our fitness scheduling page walks through how the class mechanics work.

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How much does group fitness software cost?

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The cost of what you will need for your group fitness software varies dramatically depending on what features you need to have, but could range anywhere from $26/mo to upwards of $600/mo or more if you are looking for all of the bells and whistles.

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Your best first step is to sit down and think about what things you really want your software to do for you. Then, you can take that list with you as you start doing your research. Remember, some of the shiny features that software will try to lure you in with are just that: interesting, but not critical for running your group fitness business successfully.

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Want to learn more about what you should ask in your demos? We did a free webinar on it with two of our internal experts.

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Can group fitness software handle instructor substitutions and per-class instructor pay?

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Some of it can. Most of it handles subs badly enough that a dedicated third-party app, Sub Guru, exists to fill the gap.

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There are a few things to look out for with these features: Do they let you change the instructor for one class without changing the whole series? And, do booked clients get a notification?

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On OfferingTree, staff management and payroll reporting are included in every studio plan, and thestaff management page shows how instructor pay is set up.

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How do you switch group fitness software without losing your class packs or your schedule?

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Migration is a critical part of looking for new software, and can get really messy fast. Make sure to ask the software you are working with about their migration assistance. Some companies offer free, robust, hands-on help when you migrate, and others don’t offer any at all.

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OfferingTree includes onboarding and data migration with every studio plan.

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Which group fitness software is right for your studio?

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There's no single answer to what will fit best for your studio, but there are a few options to look at:

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If your business is really a gym (unlimited memberships, access control), you'll be happier with software built for that. Start with our gym management software comparison.

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If your business is the class, and you're a CrossFit affiliate, Wodify was built for you. If you're a martial arts school, Zen Planner or Wodify are great fits. If you're a solo instructor, the individual plans on OfferingTree are worth a look.

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If you're a small to mid-sized studio, that's who OfferingTree was built for. In just the basic studio tier, you can get waitlists, class packs, memberships, marketing tools, unlimited on-demand, and a professional website builder.

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The pricing is published, the plan is month-to-month, and the support is award-winning.

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Interested in hearing how OfferingTree has worked for fitness studios? Garrett Conn launched his fitness studio in just 14 days on OfferingTree.

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“It's hard to pick just one feature I love most... really, the whole system works so well together that I can't narrow it down. That's how I know I found the right software; I have everything in one place and it all works."

— Garrett Conn, Conn Human Performance

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Frequently asked questions about group fitness software

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Does group fitness software handle waitlists automatically?

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You will find some studio software, like OfferingTree, does support automatic waitlists. When a spot opens, the first person on the waitlist is moved onto the roster and notified, with a cutoff. Some platforms include this in the base plan, and some gate it.

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Can I accept payments through group fitness booking software?

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Yes. Every platform in this comparison processes payments for drop-ins, packs, and memberships. Make sure to check if the software you are considering is adding an additional platform fee on top of your processing fee, though. OfferingTree charges 0% on top of standard processing fees, for instance.

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Do I need separate software for classes and personal training?

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No, most group fitness platforms you will find can also manage 1:1 style appointments, including OfferingTree.

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Can I run hybrid in-person and on-demand classes with group fitness software?

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If you are thinking about running hybrid classes, make sure to check the features of the group fitness software you are considering. Some charge for it separately, use a third-party tool, or have limited storage. OfferingTree has unlimited on-demand.

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How long does it take to switch group fitness software?

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Migration time ranges wildly from platform to platform, but expect at least a few weeks.

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