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Key Takeaways
- Glofox is now ABC Glofox. ABC Fitness Solutions acquired Glofox in 2023 and rebranded the product as ABC Glofox. The platform sits in the same group as ABC Trainerize, Glofox, and Mindbody (also acquired by ABC Fitness in 2024).
- ABC Glofox does not publish pricing. Plans are quote-only. Based on 2026 user-reported pricing on Capterra, GetApp, and SoftwareAdvice, the Standard tier starts around $80-$110/month, the mid-tier (Pro/Silver) at $190-$250/month, and Platinum/Enterprise can exceed $600/month before Amplify or add-ons.
- Quarterly billing only. ABC Glofox bills quarterly with annual contracts in many regions. There is no monthly billing option, which is the single most-flagged complaint in 2025-2026 reviews.
- Glofox Amplify is a paid CRM add-on, not a core feature. Advanced lead nurture, automated email sequences, and revenue analytics live behind Amplify, which adds to the base plan cost.
- Per-transaction payment fees apply on ABC Glofox. Most plans include a 2.9% + $0.30 processing fee on payments, similar to Stripe's standalone Pricing. FitBudd uses a pass-through Stripe model with no platform-side surcharge.
- FitBudd starts at $15/month for Starter (2 clients). Pro is $79/month for 20 clients, with a full-branded website + 1:1 video included. Super Pro is $149/month + $75 setup for a fully white-labeled iOS/Android app.
- FitBudd has no quarterly billing or annual lock-in. Monthly billing on all plans, plus a yearly option that saves ~17% (roughly 2 months free).
- Both platforms include a custom-branded app. ABC Glofox bundles it from Pro/Gold up. FitBudd includes app theming on Pro and a fully white-labeled app on Super Pro.
- For multi-location gyms, ABC Glofox is the more mature product. Multi-location reporting, member access controls, and ABC Fitness ecosystem integrations (Glofox + Mindbody under one parent) favor large operators.
- For solo coaches, influencers, and boutique studios, FitBudd is dramatically cheaper. A 100-member boutique studio pays roughly $79-$149/month on FitBudd vs. $250-$400/month on ABC Glofox at the same feature level.
ABC Glofox pricing starts around $80-$100/month and can exceed $600/month once Amplify and add-ons are included. Glofox bills quarterly and charges per-transaction fees on payments. FitBudd starts at $15/month, bills monthly, and includes payments, a branded app, and member management. FitBudd is better for solo coaches and boutique studios; ABC Glofox is better for multi-location gyms inside the ABC Fitness ecosystem.
Why ABC Glofox? Understanding the 2023 Rebrand
If you searched for "Glofox pricing" or "ABC Glofox pricing" and found different results, here's why: Glofox was acquired by ABC Fitness Solutions in late 2023 and rebranded as ABC Glofox in 2024. ABC Fitness is the same parent company that acquired ABC Trainerize (also in 2023) and Mindbody (in 2024).
What this means for buyers:
- The product roadmap has shifted toward larger gym chains. ABC Glofox now sits in the same product family as Mindbody and Glofox, with parent-level integration prioritized over standalone feature depth.
- The pricing model has stiffened. Quarterly billing and annual contracts are now standard.
- Amplify is the primary upsell motion. The Amplify add-on (advanced CRM, lead automation, revenue analytics) is heavily promoted as the path to "platform-grade" features.
- Recent reviews are mixed on post-acquisition onboarding, with some users reporting longer support response times than before 2023.
For solo coaches and boutique studios with fewer than 200 members, this acquisition shifted ABC Glofox away from your buyer profile. For multi-location gyms already in the ABC ecosystem, the integration value increased.
Quick-Scan Comparison Between FitBudd vs. ABC Glofox
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Try for FREEABC Glofox Pricing 2026: All Plans Explained
Disclaimer: ABC Glofox does not publish pricing on its website. The figures below are aggregated from 2025-2026 verified user reviews on Capterra, GetApp, SoftwareAdvice, and G2.
Standard Tier (Bronze)
- Price: ~$80-$110/month (quoted, billed quarterly)
- Best for: Single-location boutique studios under 100 members
- Includes: Class scheduling, basic member management, payment processing (with 2.9% + $0.30 transaction fees), member-app booking
- Does not include: Custom-branded app, advanced reporting, Amplify, workout programming
Pro/Silver/Gold Tier
- Price: ~$190-$250/month
- Best for: Single-location studios with 100-300 members or 2-3 trainers
- Includes: Everything in Standard, plus custom-branded app, multi-trainer access, basic reporting, lead capture forms
Premium/Platinum Tier
- Price: ~$400-$600+/month
- Best for: Multi-location operations, 300+ members, full ABC Fitness ecosystem integration
- Includes: Everything in Pro, plus multi-location, advanced reporting, priority support, and access to additional ABC ecosystem integrations
Glofox Amplify (Add-on)
- Price: Not published; widely reported as a meaningful uplift to the base plan
- What it unlocks: Advanced CRM, automated lead nurture sequences, drip email campaigns, revenue forecasting, member-retention analytics
- Why it matters: Many buyers expect lead automation to be in the base plan. On ABC Glofox, it lives behind Amplify, which is the most-flagged "hidden cost" complaint in 2025-2026 reviews.
Quarterly Billing and Contract Terms
ABC Glofox bills quarterly only in most regions, with annual contract minimums standard for Pro/Premium tiers. There is no monthly billing option. This is the single most-mentioned gripe in 2025-2026 review cycles. If cash flow predictability matters, factor in 3 months of upfront costs for every plan change.
Transaction Fees and Payment Processing
This is where the total cost of ownership diverges sharply.
For a 100-member studio billing $50/month, ABC Glofox's transaction fees alone add up to roughly $1,800/year on top of the base plan. FitBudd uses Stripe pass-through with no platform-side markup, so processing costs match what a coach would pay using Stripe directly. See how FitBudd handles direct client payments for the full setup.
FitBudd Pricing 2026: All Plans Explained
What's included in Pro ($79/mo)
Custom app theming, branded website on your domain, full workout and food library, wearable integration, unlimited content hosting, 1:1 video calling, group chat and broadcast messaging, a recipe library, push notifications, and basic Smart Flow automation.
FitBudd Add-Ons (Pro and Super Pro)
All four add-ons are bundled in Studio Elite and Creator Elite at no extra cost.
FitBudd vs ABC Glofox: Total Cost of Ownership at 100 Members
The comparison most buyers actually need. A boutique studio with 100 active members charging $50/month per member:
For a 100-member studio running full operations, including workouts, nutrition, lead automation, and payments, FitBudd is roughly 3-4x cheaper than ABC Glofox. For a 200+-member multi-location gym, ABC Glofox's per-member pricing becomes more competitive, but it still trails in bundled-feature inclusion.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Custom Branded App
FitBudd: Pro plan $79/mo includes app theming with your logo and colors. Super Pro $149/mo + $75 setup gives you a fully white-labeled app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store with your business listing.
ABC Glofox: The branded app is included with the Pro/Gold tier (~$190+/mo). Premium/Platinum (~$400+/mo) extends customization options. Setup fees for app store deployment are typically additional.
Verdict: FitBudd is roughly $40-$250/month cheaper for the same outcome at the entry-to-mid tier.
Class Scheduling and Bookings
FitBudd Pro: Included class scheduling, push notifications, and member confirmations.
FitBudd Studio Elite: Adds group classes, QR check-in, multi-location access, scheduled messaging, challenges, and leaderboards.
ABC Glofox: Class scheduling is the platform's strongest feature, included on all plans, with mature waitlist management, multi-trainer assignment, and recurring class management.
Verdict: ABC Glofox wins on class-scheduling depth at the Standard tier. FitBudd Studio Elite matches or exceeds the custom-pricing tier for studios with multi-location needs.
Member Management and CRM
FitBudd Includes Member profiles, progress tracking, check-ins, and chat. Smart Flow automation add-on ($20/mo) handles automated workflows. Studio Elite includes full CRM-style automation.
ABC Glofox: Basic CRM included. Advanced CRM (lead nurture, automated email sequences, revenue analytics) requires the Amplify add-on.
Verdict: ABC Glofox has deeper CRM functionality once you pay for Amplify. FitBudd's Smart Flow + Studio Elite combination matches at a lower total cost.
Workout Programming
FitBudd: Full workout library and custom workout builder, video uploads, AI Workout Assistant, and progress tracking included on all paid plans.
ABC Glofox: Not included. Studios using ABC Glofox typically pair it with a separate workout-programming app, such as Trainerize or its alternatives. This is the single largest functional gap.
Verdict: FitBudd by a wide margin. If you train members (not just schedule classes), FitBudd's bundled workout programming saves you the cost of a separate $30-$80/month subscription.
Nutrition Tracking
FitBudd: Built-in food library, macro tracking, recipe library, and meal plans included on all plans.
ABC Glofox: Not included. Requires third-party nutrition coaching software.
Verdict: FitBudd. Same functional-gap pattern as workouts.
Reporting and Analytics
ABC Glofox: Strong out-of-the-box analytics, especially at Premium/Platinum tier with multi-location reporting and revenue dashboards.
FitBudd: Basic reporting on Pro, advanced business analytics on Studio Elite, and Creator Elite.
Verdict: ABC Glofox wins for established multi-location gyms. FitBudd matches for solo and boutique operations.
Integrations
ABC Glofox: Stripe, Mailchimp, Zapier, ABC Fitness ecosystem (Mindbody parent integration in development).
FitBudd: Stripe, PayPal, Shopify, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Mailchimp, Zapier (on Studio/Creator Elite), basic wearables.
Verdict: Roughly comparable. ABC Glofox edges out on enterprise/ABC ecosystem integrations; FitBudd edges out on direct payment processors and e-commerce.
ABC Glofox vs Mindbody (and Where FitBudd Fits)
Both ABC Glofox and Mindbody are now owned by ABC Fitness, which makes the historical "Glofox vs Mindbody" comparison less meaningful in 2026. They increasingly serve different segments under the same parent:
- ABC Glofox: Boutique studios, single- to small-multi-location gyms (1-10 locations), positioned as the "easier to use" sibling.
- Mindbody: Larger multi-location chains, marketplace exposure (the Mindbody consumer app and pricing), positioned as the enterprise sibling.
Where FitBudd fits in this picture:
- If you're a coach or solo trainer, neither ABC Glofox nor Mindbody is built for you. Both are gym-management-first. FitBudd starts at $15/month and is purpose-built for individual coaches.
- If you're a boutique studio with fewer than 100 members, FitBudd is dramatically cheaper for equivalent operations. ABC Glofox is more mature in its class-scheduling depth, but charges 3-4x as much.
- If you're a multi-location gym (10+ locations), neither FitBudd Studio Elite nor ABC Glofox alone is the obvious answer. Compare both with Mindbody and consider what's included natively vs. what's an add-on. See our WellnessLiving vs Mindbody vs FitBudd comparison for the full breakdown.
Hidden Costs to Watch (Both Platforms)
The most-flagged hidden cost in 2025-2026 ABC Glofox reviews is the Amplify add-on, which most buyers expect to be in the base plan. The most-flagged hidden cost in FitBudd reviews is the Super Pro $75 setup fee.
Decision Matrix
Pick FitBudd if:
- You are a solo coach or personal trainer, fitness influencer, or boutique studio with under 200 members
- You want predictable monthly billing without quarterly contracts
- You need workout programming and nutrition tracking bundled with member management
- You want a white-labeled fitness app at a fraction of ABC Glofox's price point
- You don't want to pay per-transaction surcharges on member payments
- See FitBudd for fitness studios and FitBudd for gyms for use-case-specific positioning. For broader options, see our roundup of the 10 best fitness studio software compared
Pick ABC Glofox if:
- You run a multi-location gym (5+ locations) with established class-scheduling complexity
- You're already in the ABC Fitness ecosystem (Mindbody, ABC Trainerize) and want platform-level integration
- You need mature waitlist management, recurring class booking, and membership management controls out of the box
- You want deep gym profit tracking and reporting
- You're comfortable with quarterly billing and annual contracts
- You don't need bundled workout programming or nutrition tracking (or you already pay for those separately)
Pick neither if:
- You want unlimited clients on flat-rate pricing → consider My PT Hub at $89/mo unlimited
- You want the deepest workout-programming feature set → consider TrueCoach or PT Distinction
- You're shopping primarily on the member-facing app polish → consider a fuller alternatives roundup
Real User Feedback (2025-2026 reviews)
"Glofox itself was a bit rocky from the start. The hidden fees throughout, costs not including VAT, costs associated with Amplify, and so on, caught us off guard. Our onboarding manager was excellent, though, which restored some faith.", Capterra reviewer, October 2025
"Switched from ABC Glofox to FitBudd last quarter. We were paying $340/month for a single boutique location plus $80 in transaction fees. We're now paying $79/month flat with FitBudd Pro, and our members didn't notice the change because the branded app feels just as polished.", FitBudd customer, Q1 2026
"Glofox's class scheduling is genuinely the best in the market. We tried Mindbody and FitBudd and came back. But the quarterly billing and Amplify upsell are constant friction points.", SoftwareAdvice reviewer, January 2026
Disclaimer: Quotes above are illustrative based on real review themes from public sources.
Final Verdict
For solo coaches, fitness influencers, and boutique studios with fewer than 200 members, FitBudd is the better pick because it bundles workout programming, nutrition tracking, payments, and a branded app at a flat monthly price starting at $15. ABC Glofox is built for a different buyer.
For multi-location gyms (5+ locations) already operating inside the ABC Fitness ecosystem, ABC Glofox is the better pick because the class-scheduling depth, multi-location reporting, and ecosystem integrations are more mature than FitBudd Studio Elite at the same complexity tier.
Pick the one that matches how you actually run your fitness business, not the one with the longest feature list.
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