What Glofox does

Glofox (now operating as ABC Glofox) is a Dublin-headquartered SaaS company that provides an all-in-one fitness management platform for gyms, studios, and multi-location fitness franchises. Founded in 2014 and acquired by ABC Fitness Solutions, the company serves more than 30,000 fitness businesses across 80-100+ countries with a verticalized product suite spanning gym, fitness studio, personal training, boxing, yoga, Pilates, spin, martial arts, and wellness workflows. The platform unifies class scheduling, membership billing, payment processing, branded member apps, automated waitlists, marketing automation, and real-time multi-location analytics on a single cloud architecture, with 17+ languages and regional offices in the US, UK, Ireland, Brazil, Australia, and Singapore.

Name

Glofox

Legal name

ABC Fitness Solutions, LLC

Website

http://www.glofox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Glofox provides an all-in-one cloud-based fitness management SaaS platform serving 30,000+ gyms, studios, and franchise operators across 80+ countries with scheduling, billing, branded apps, and multi-location analytics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fitness Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE)

Keywords

• Gym management software
• Fitness studio software
• Membership billing platform
• Class scheduling software
• Multi-location fitness software

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription Licensing: Glofox operates primarily as a subscription-based SaaS platform, charging fitness studios and gyms a recurring license fee for access to its all-in-one management platform. Pricing is tiered by business type and scale, with quote-based plans for enterprise multi-location operators. The subscription covers scheduling, membership management, payments, branded apps, reporting, and communications tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Glofox (ABC Glofox) provides an all-in-one cloud-based fitness management SaaS platform that combines class scheduling, membership billing, recurring payments, branded member mobile apps, marketing automation, and business analytics into a single integrated system for gyms, fitness studios, and multi-location franchise operators. The platform is sold on a subscription basis, tiered by business type (gym, studio, PT, boxing, yoga, pilates, spin, martial arts, wellness) and scale, with quote-based pricing for enterprise multi-location operators.

Product overview

ABC Glofox is a comprehensive all-in-one fitness management software platform built for gyms and studios of all types. The platform operates as a unified core system (ABC Glofox Core Platform) with four integrated solution modules: Manage My Business (operations), Engage My Members (retention), Grow My Business (sales/marketing), and Scale My Business (multi-location). Specialized vertical editions are available for Gym Management, Fitness Studio, Personal Training Studio, Boxing, Yoga, Pilates, Spin/Cycle, Martial Arts, and Wellness studios. The product portfolio includes add-on modules such as ABC Insights for multi-location reporting, XLerate for automated communications, Waitlist Management for automated class filling, and Custom Branded Member App for white-label mobile experiences. All solutions share a common data architecture and can scale from single-location independent studios to global multi-location franchise operations across 100+ markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABC Glofox Core Platform All-in-one cloud-based fitness management software platform combining scheduling, memberships, billing, payments, member engagement, marketing automation, and business reporting in a single unified system. Serves as the foundational platform for gyms, fitness studios, and franchise operators worldwide.
• Gym Management Software Specialized gym management solution featuring automated billing and renewals, barcode check-in and kiosk access, retention dashboards with churn alerts, class and personal training scheduling, and branded member apps for gyms of all sizes.
• Fitness Studio Software Fitness studio management solution for class-based studios offering class and open-gym scheduling with capacity limits, auto-fill waitlists for cancellations, flexible packs for various fitness models, and automated member engagement tools.
• Personal Training Studio Software Personal training management software for PT studios featuring 1:1, semi-private, and hybrid session scheduling, integrated Trainerize coaching app for workout programs and nutrition, automated billing with late-cancel protection, and client progress tracking.
• Boxing Studio Software Boxing studio management solution with class and bag-round scheduling, smart waitlists that auto-fill cancellations, autopay and renewal features, peak-time check-ins, and coach performance tracking.
• Yoga Studio Software Yoga studio management software with scheduling for group and private classes, automated lead nurturing and trial conversion, branded community app for content sharing, and integrated billing with late-cancel fee recovery.
• Pilates Studio Software

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ gyms and studios served globally
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers37 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration26 records

AI capability4 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• StripecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2021Stripe is Glofox's primary payment processing partner, providing the payment infrastructure for membership billing, class payments, and retail transactions. Stripe integration is highlighted as a key differentiator by multiple customers who cite the smooth and reliable payment experience. Glofox also offers Stripe Capital financing to gyms through this partnership.
• TrainerizecoreTechnology or IntegrationTrainerize integration connects Glofox's booking and business operations with workout programs, challenges, meal plans, and progress tracking. This is particularly valuable for personal training studios that want to deliver digital coaching alongside in-person sessions.
• KisicoreTechnology or IntegrationKisi smart access control integration allows Glofox customers to manage gym/studio door access tied to membership status and class bookings. YogaFit Studios specifically cited this integration as saving their business during COVID-19 by enabling contactless, automated entry.
• GympassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGympass is a fitness benefits platform that connects employers with fitness studios. Glofox integrates with Gympass to allow member check-in and billing through the Gympass platform.
• Xponential FitnessflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerXponential Fitness, the largest global boutique fitness franchisor (operating brands including Club Pilates, Row House, StretchLab, AKT, YogaSix, and others), partnered with Glofox for international expansion support. Glofox was selected to power Xponential's international franchise operations.
• Snap Fitness / Lift BrandsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnap Fitness and parent company Lift Brands selected Glofox as the software platform for their US and international fitness franchise expansion. Glofox powers scheduling, memberships, and multi-location management across the Snap Fitness network.
• F45 TrainingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerF45 Training selected Glofox for international fitness franchise expansion, using the platform to manage bookings, memberships, and multi-location operations across F45's global studio network.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mindbody: Mindbody is the largest direct competitor to Glofox, providing all-in-one fitness and wellness business management software (scheduling, memberships, payments, branded apps) for studios, gyms, and spas. Acquired by ClassPass parent, it serves a comparable customer base of boutique fitness operators and franchise brands.
• ClubReady: ClubReady is a fitness club management platform focused on multi-location gym chains, franchises, and studios. Directly comparable to Glofox in serving fitness operators with scheduling, billing, member management, and multi-location reporting, particularly for franchise-style businesses.
• Mariana Tek: Mariana Tek provides boutique fitness studio management software with branded apps, class scheduling, payments, and analytics. Directly competes with Glofox for boutique studio and franchise customers (e.g., Barry's, Solidcore, Orangetheory) and is a leading alternative in the enterprise boutique segment.
• Wodify: Wodify is a gym and CrossFit box management platform with scheduling, membership billing, performance tracking, and branded member apps. Competes with Glofox in the boutique and functional fitness segment, particularly for martial arts, CrossFit, and HIIT studios.
• PushPress: PushPress is a gym management software platform serving boutique fitness studios, CrossFit boxes, and martial arts schools with member management, billing, branded apps, and integrations. Directly comparable to Glofox's studio-focused product offering and target customer profile.
• Exercise.com: Exercise.com is an all-in-one fitness business management platform offering scheduling, billing, workouts, branded apps, and e-commerce for gyms, studios, and personal trainers. Competes head-to-head with Glofox across SMB and mid-market fitness operator segments.
• WellnessLiving: WellnessLiving provides business management software for fitness studios, wellness centers, salons, and spas with scheduling, membership billing, and marketing automation. Directly comparable to Glofox in feature set and pricing approach for SMB fitness and wellness operators.
• TeamUp: TeamUp is a fitness studio management software with class scheduling, memberships, branded apps, and payment processing targeted at boutique studios. Competes directly with Glofox in the independent and small-chain studio segment, often positioned as a lower-priced alternative.

Emerging players

• Trainerize: Trainerize is a personal training and member engagement platform owned by ABC Fitness (same parent as Glofox). While Glofox integrates with Trainerize rather than directly competing, the two products increasingly overlap in the personal training studio vertical, making Trainerize a closely related and partly competing offering within the same portfolio.
• Glofox (comparison reference): Arketa is a newer entrant in the boutique fitness studio software space, offering branded apps, scheduling, payments, and on-demand class capabilities. While smaller in scale than Glofox, it represents an emerging threat with a digital-first product approach targeting similar boutique studio customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/glofox

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors8 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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