Best Retail POS Software for Gyms

Fiserv-backed POS hardware for gyms with recurring membership billing and a massive third-party app market.

Editor's takeClover pairs proprietary hardware with recurring billing built for gym memberships, backed by Fiserv, one of the world's largest payment processors. In-person transaction rates start around 2.3% plus 10 cents, competitive against rivals, and the App Market fills gaps like digital waivers through apps like Waiver Master. The catch is commitment. Contracts commonly run 36 to 48 months with early termination fees, and gyms cannot swap in their own tablets or hardware.

Fitness POS and CRM platform unifying billing, inventory, and automated sales follow-up.

Editor's takeClubOS ties point-of-sale, inventory, and membership billing to an automated sales follow-up engine, a combination that helped it earn selection as World Gym's designated CRM supplier. The 2024 acquisition by Jonas Software's PYXiS group adds financial stability. Pricing is entirely quote-based though, and reviewers note that onboarding, training, or premium support often come as separate charges.

A cloud gym POS with transparent pricing, no transaction fees, and martial arts belt tracking.

Editor's takeGymdesk's pitch is transparency: published pricing from $75 to $200 a month, no contracts, and no markup on top of Stripe or Square processing fees. That plays well with martial arts schools and boutique studios, which also get built-in belt and rank tracking most generalist POS tools skip. The gap is mobile: staff and managers work through a browser rather than a dedicated app, and marketing automation stays basic compared to enterprise gym platforms.

Mobile-first POS for gyms and studios that sells memberships, classes and retail from any device.

Editor's takeMyStudio stands out for letting gyms pass all processing fees to members, a rare option among gym POS tools. Reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 171 verified ratings, with 71% coming from martial arts studios. Reporting stays thin and onboarding takes longer than some rivals.

Gym management platform with built-in POS, 24/7 door access control and now backed by Daxko.

Editor's takeShapeNet has run gym management software since 2002 and was picked up by Daxko in January 2025, adding scale behind a smaller vendor. Its built-in 24/7 door access control, supporting key tags, mobile and biometrics, stands out for round-the-clock facilities. Reviewers consistently praise support responsiveness but describe the interface itself as dated and slow to learn.

A free gym booking and POS system that lacks native workout tracking tools.

Editor's takeSquare Appointments handles class booking, waitlists, and no-show fees well, backed by direct integration with Square's own POS hardware. Its App Store rating sits at 4.9 from over 169,000 reviews. It skips workout logging and nutrition tracking entirely, tools that rivals like Mindbody build in natively.

Cloud-based gym management platform with integrated POS, access control, and 24/7 human support.

Editor's takeWellyx bundles POS, membership management, and access control hardware into one platform, publishing its pricing tiers openly rather than gating them behind a sales call. That transparency, paired with no long-term contracts, is a real differentiator in gym software. New users should budget time to learn the interface, since reviewers cite a learning curve, and some report billing data not transferring cleanly during migration.

Cloud POS for fitness retailers with matrix inventory, serialized tracking, and a built-in repair module.

Editor's takeMicroBiz targets a specific gap: fitness retailers who sell serialized equipment and also run a repair department. Its matrix inventory handles apparel sizes and colors on one grid, while a built-in work order module tracks customer-owned gear through service. Pricing stays transparent at $60 a month with no contract and no proprietary hardware requirement. The tradeoff is partner network reach, with under 5 major integrations and no native loyalty program.

Fitness business software specializing in martial arts belt tracking and SugarWOD workout integration.

Editor's takeZen Planner's belt-tracking automation is the standout here, alerting instructors the moment a student hits promotion eligibility, a feature generic gym software skips entirely. SugarWOD integration adds performance tracking for functional fitness gyms. The base price looks reasonable at $99 to $117 a month, but a branded mobile app adds $39 monthly and a website setup adds a $499 one-time fee.