How does Bookamat compare to Glofox?

Bookamat is simpler and more affordable than Glofox for boutique studios. It offers transparent pay-as-you-grow pricing, mobile-first member booking with optional home-screen install, and SMS reminders on paid plans. Glofox uses custom enterprise pricing and targets larger gym and fitness chains with native branded apps.

Is Bookamat cheaper than Glofox?

Yes for most boutique studios. Bookamat is free for up to 10 active clients and uses transparent local pricing based on active client count. Glofox uses custom pricing (typically $110–$300+/month) with no public pricing page and often requires annual contracts.

Do clients need to download an app with Bookamat or Glofox?

Bookamat members book in the mobile browser — no app store required — with optional home-screen install. Glofox typically sells a custom-branded native mobile app as part of enterprise-style packages. Bookamat includes SMS reminders on paid plans; Glofox SMS is often a credit add-on via sales.

Can I switch from Glofox to Bookamat?

Yes. Bookamat offers free data migration assistance. Most studios complete the switch in a weekend. Your member list, memberships, and booking data can be imported.

Bookamat vs Glofox

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Bookamat is a Glofox alternative for yoga, Pilates, and boutique fitness studios that want mobile-first booking without enterprise sales cycles. Members book and pay in the browser, with optional home-screen install and SMS reminders on paid plans — plus transparent pay-as-you-grow pricing and every feature included. Glofox suits larger gym chains with custom pricing and native branded apps.

Switching from Glofox?

We offer free migration help. Most studios follow the same export, import, and go-live steps — how long it takes depends on your roster and products.

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Pricing

Pricing comparison

Feature

Bookamat Glofox

Monthly Cost

Free up to 10 active clients Custom (est. $110–$300+)

Public Pricing

Yes, transparent No — requires sales call

Transaction Fees

Stripe rate + 0.50% Varies by plan

Member mobile experience

Mobile web + optional install Native branded app (typical)

Multi-Location

Included, unlimited Enterprise plans

Contract

None — cancel anytime Annual contracts typical

Features

Feature comparison

Class Scheduling

Online Bookings

Waitlists

Payment Processing

Memberships & Packs

Multi-Location

Mobile member portal

Web + optional install Native branded app

SMS reminders

Paid plans Credit add-on (sales)

No app store required for clients

Staff Management

Transparent Pricing

No-Contract Billing

Yoga/Pilates Specific Tools

Limited

Integrated Square/Paystack

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Which is right for your studio?

Choose Bookamat if you want:

Mobile-first booking — share a link, no app store hurdle for new clients
Transparent pricing you can see before signing up
SMS reminders on paid plans without enterprise sales calls
Purpose-built for yoga and Pilates studios — live in 30 minutes

Glofox may suit you if:

You run a large gym or franchise (500+ members)
You need a custom-branded native mobile app and enterprise onboarding
Annual contracts and a dedicated sales team suit your buying process

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