There is no shortage of gym management software to choose from - global platforms built for the US and European market, and a growing number of India-focused competitors, several with large existing customer bases. Rather than write a separate “best gym software” ranking, here is a single side-by-side comparison across the platforms gym owners in India most commonly ask about.
The comparison
| Feature | Torzil | Mindbody | Zenoti | Glofox | YDL | AppToFit | FitGymSoftware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary market | Independent gyms, India & US | Global wellness/beauty, US-first | Enterprise wellness/spa/salon chains, global incl. India | Boutique studios, US/UK/EU | Independent gyms, India | Gyms/studios/yoga, India | Gyms/yoga/dance studios, India |
| Pricing | Flat ₹1,500/mo (India) or $60/mo (US), published | USD, quote-based | Custom/enterprise, quote-based | USD/GBP, quote-based | Not fully published; ~₹999/mo cited by third parties | ₹1,099/mo, or ₹5,999-11,999/yr plans | ₹3,999 (3mo) to ₹19,999 (2yr), plus taxes |
| Setup fee | $0 | Varies | Scoped per contract | Varies by tier | Not publicly listed | Not indicated | Not indicated |
| WhatsApp messaging | Official WhatsApp Business Cloud API (Meta Technology Partner) | Not a core channel | Add-on/regional | Primarily email/SMS | Advertised as a feature | Push notifications & SMS credits | Advertised as a feature |
| UPI payments / GST | Yes | No (int’l gateways) | Available in India ops | No (Stripe etc.) | Advertised as a feature | Contactless payments supported | Not detailed publicly |
| Biometric attendance | Built-in, real-time sync | Not standard | Available for enterprise | Not standard (QR/kiosk focus) | Direct hardware integration | Included on eligible plans | Included (access control) |
| Member app | Native iOS & Android, every plan | Consumer booking app | Branded app, higher tiers | Branded booking app | Member + coach app | Free customer Android app | Custom-branded app |
| Free trial | 7 days, full access | Demo-based | Demo-based | Demo-based | Demo on request | 7 days | 3 days |
| Serves US gyms | Yes, USD pricing | Yes | Yes | Yes | India-focused | India-focused | India-focused |
What stands out
On price, the India-only platforms (YDL, AppToFit, FitGymSoftware) generally list the lowest headline numbers, though not all of them publish complete pricing up front. Torzil sits at a flat, openly published ₹1,500/month with no tiered lock-ins. The global platforms (Mindbody, Zenoti, Glofox) are built for a different scale of business and are typically quote-based.
On WhatsApp, several platforms - Torzil included - now advertise some form of WhatsApp messaging. The detail that matters is whether it runs on the official Meta WhatsApp Business Cloud API (which protects your number from being banned and can carry Meta’s verified green-tick status) or a third-party/unofficial gateway. Torzil is a registered Meta Technology Partner; ask any other vendor directly which kind of integration they use before committing.
On India-specific features (UPI, GST-ready invoicing), Torzil and the India-focused competitors are all built for this from the ground up, while the global platforms generally are not.
On reach beyond India, Torzil is one of the few options here priced and supported for both India and the US - most India-focused competitors don’t serve US gyms, and most global platforms aren’t priced for the Indian market.
Software pricing and features change frequently. Torzil’s figures above come from our own pricing page; every competitor’s figures reflect their publicly available marketing and pricing pages as of writing - confirm current specifics directly with each vendor before deciding.
Book a demo to see Torzil’s platform on your own gym’s data.
Three-year cost, not monthly price
Monthly price is the wrong number to compare. Four costs get quoted separately:
- Subscription — the headline figure.
- Setup or onboarding fee — often four figures, frequently negotiable, rarely advertised.
- Per-member or per-branch charges — this decides the shape of the curve.
- Add-ons — WhatsApp messaging, biometric licences, the member app, extra staff logins.
A gym growing 200 → 500 members over three years, on flat pricing at ₹1,500/month with no setup fee:
| Year | Members | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200 | ₹18,000 |
| 2 | 350 | ₹18,000 |
| 3 | 500 | ₹18,000 |
| Total | ₹54,000 |
On a per-member model at even ₹10 per member per month, the same gym pays ₹24,000, ₹42,000 and ₹60,000 — ₹126,000, more than double, widening with every member added. The pricing model, not the headline price, decides the three-year total.
Ask every vendor to quote the total for your projected member count in year three, including setup, add-ons and any per-member component.
Context for those figures: India has 96,278 gyms and about 13.6 million paid memberships at roughly 0.12% penetration, projected to reach 23.3 million memberships and ₹37,700 crore by 2030. Industry-average annual retention is 66.4% (HFA 2025, 175 companies and 17,000+ facilities), and about half of new members leave before six months — so the software that protects a renewal is worth more than the one that saves ₹200 a month.
Sources: India Fitness Market Report 2025 (HFA), Nutripy retention benchmarks, Health Club Management.
How the categories differ
Platforms in this market fall into four groups, and the group explains more than any feature list.
| Group | Examples | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|
| India-first mid-market | Torzil, GymForce, Kondria, AdviceFit | GST, UPI, WhatsApp, biometrics, IST support | Depth of franchise tooling varies by vendor |
| Indian enterprise | FitnessForce, Traqade | Depth of reporting, multi-branch at scale | Heavier setup, quote-based pricing |
| Budget | Gymowl, OkFit, Easy Gym | Cheap, simple, quick to start | Often unofficial WhatsApp, no class packs, no expense tracking |
| International | Mindbody, Glofox, Zen Planner | Class scheduling, marketplace reach, mature product | USD pricing, GST not designed in, distant support |
The three questions that actually separate them
Official or unofficial WhatsApp? The official Meta Cloud API cannot get your number banned. An unofficial bridge drives a normal WhatsApp session through a browser and violates Meta’s terms — when the number goes, your member communication history goes with it.
Duration plans only, or packs and drop-ins too? This single answer decides whether a platform suits a studio at all.
Income only, or income and expenses? Most track only what came in. Without the outgoings you cannot tell a busy branch from a profitable one.
Choosing by what you run
| Your situation | Group to shortlist |
|---|---|
| One location, monthly memberships, tight budget | Budget |
| Mid-sized Indian gym wanting GST, WhatsApp, biometrics | India-first mid-market |
| Yoga, pilates, CrossFit or dance studio | India-first mid-market with class packs, or International |
| Several branches, unified P&L | India-first mid-market or Indian enterprise |
| Franchise network with an ops team | Indian enterprise |