The independent alternative to GloFox
Tired of opaque pricing, annual contracts, and support that stopped responding after the acquisition? Punchpass is built for independent studios — transparent, affordable, and actually there when you need help.
Punchpass vs GloFox at a Glance
Punchpass
- ✓ Transparent pricing: $59–$149/mo
- ✓ Month-to-month — no contracts, cancel anytime
- ✓ Free 14-day trial, no credit card required
- ✓ Independent, bootstrapped, and profitable
- ✓ Purpose-built for independent studios
GloFox
- ✕ No published pricing — requires sales demo
- ✕ Annual contracts with difficult cancellation
- ✕ 20% of Trustpilot reviews are 1-star
- ✕ Acquired by PE firm — prices rising, support declining
- ✕ Designed for gyms and franchises, not indie studios
Ratings from Capterra and Trustpilot
Seven Reasons Studios Choose Punchpass Over GloFox
Transparent pricing you can see before you buy
GloFox doesn't publish their pricing — you have to sit through a sales demo just to find out what it costs. Third-party sources suggest plans start around $107/mo and can exceed $600/mo. Punchpass publishes every plan on our website: $59/mo, $99/mo, or $149/mo. No sales calls, no surprises, no custom quotes that differ from customer to customer.
No contracts, no lock-ins — ever
GloFox locks customers into annual contracts. Multiple reviewers report difficulty canceling, continued billing after requesting cancellation, and pressure to sign long-term commitments. Punchpass is month-to-month. You can cancel anytime and you won't be billed again. We earn your business every month.
Higher rated across every dimension
On Capterra, Punchpass scores 4.8/5 across 177 reviews. GloFox scores 4.4/5. But the sub-scores tell the real story: Punchpass leads in Customer Service (4.9 vs ~4.0), Ease of Use (4.8 vs ~4.3), and Value for Money (4.8 vs ~4.0). On Trustpilot, GloFox scores 3.5/5 with 20% of reviews giving just 1 star.
Support that actually responds
GloFox's support quality has dropped sharply since the ABC Fitness acquisition. Reviewers describe "the worst customer service I have ever experienced," 6-month waits for bug fixes, and automated replies that don't address the issue. Punchpass is rated 4.9/5 for Customer Service — because real humans respond quickly with real answers.
Built for independent studios, not corporate gyms
GloFox is designed for large gyms, franchise operations, and multi-location businesses. If you run an independent yoga, Pilates, martial arts, or fitness studio, you're paying for features you'll never use — lead management pipelines, franchise dashboards, and enterprise access control. Punchpass gives you exactly what a studio needs: scheduling, passes, memberships, payments, and reporting.
Save hundreds every month
GloFox pricing starts around $107/mo and climbs quickly with add-ons — some studios report paying over $600/mo. Punchpass starts at $59/mo, and our highest tier is $149/mo. That's a potential savings of $450+ every month — money that goes back into your studio, not into a private equity portfolio.
Independent, founder-led, and built for the long run
GloFox was acquired by ABC Fitness Solutions in 2022, which is owned by private equity firm Thoma Bravo. Since the acquisition, customers report price increases, declining support, and platform instability. Punchpass is independently owned, bootstrapped, and profitable. Our incentive is simple: build a great product and keep you happy.
Pricing: Punchpass vs GloFox
GloFox doesn't publish pricing, so we've gathered estimates from third-party sources and customer reports. One thing is clear: Punchpass is significantly more affordable.
| Punchpass | GloFox | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $59/mo | ~$107/mo (estimated) |
| Top tier price | $149/mo | $300–$600+/mo (estimated) |
| Pricing transparency | Published on website | Custom quote required |
| Contracts | Month-to-month | Annual contracts typical |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | Not available |
| Capterra rating | 4.8/5 (177 reviews) | 4.4/5 (~347 reviews) |
Ready to leave the contracts behind?
Try Punchpass for 14 days, on us. No credit card, no sales calls, no annual commitments.
Fair Play: What GloFox Does Better
We believe in being honest. Here are areas where GloFox has a genuine edge:
Branded mobile app
GloFox offers a standalone branded app — your studio's name and logo in the App Store and Google Play. If a branded native app is important to you, GloFox delivers that.
Multi-location management
If you run multiple locations or a franchise, GloFox is built for that. Their dashboard handles multi-site scheduling, reporting, and staff management in ways that Punchpass doesn't.
Lead management and CRM
GloFox includes built-in lead nurturing, sales pipelines, and conversion tracking. If you have a dedicated sales team and need CRM features, GloFox has more to offer here.
Is Punchpass right for your studio?
Punchpass is a great fit if you...
- ✓ Run an independent studio — yoga, Pilates, martial arts, dance, or fitness
- ✓ Want to know exactly what you'll pay before you sign up
- ✓ Prefer month-to-month flexibility over annual lock-ins
- ✓ Value responsive, personal support from real humans
- ✓ Want to stop paying for enterprise features you don't use
GloFox may be better if you...
- • Operate a large gym or multi-location franchise
- • Need a custom-branded mobile app in the App Store
- • Have a dedicated sales team that needs CRM and lead management
- • Need physical access control and check-in systems
Switching is easier than you think
We've helped many studios migrate from GloFox. The process is quick, painless, and completely free.
Start a free trial
Try Punchpass for 14 days alongside GloFox. No credit card, no obligation.
We migrate your data
Send us your GloFox exports and we'll upload your customers, passes, and memberships — usually within 24 hours.
You're up and running
Many studios launch while still in their trial. It's that straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
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GloFox is a fitness management platform designed for gyms, large studios, and franchise operations. It includes features like branded mobile apps, lead management, and multi-location dashboards — but at a much higher price point (~$107–$600+/mo) with annual contracts and opaque pricing.
Punchpass is purpose-built for independent studios — yoga, Pilates, martial arts, dance, and fitness. It's more affordable ($59–$149/mo), month-to-month, and rated higher on Capterra (4.8/5 vs 4.4/5). If you're an independent studio, you get everything you need without paying for enterprise features you won't use.
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In August 2022, GloFox was acquired by ABC Fitness Solutions, a company owned by private equity firm Thoma Bravo. ABC Fitness has been on an acquisition spree — also acquiring Trainerize, GymSales, and FitnessBI.
Since the acquisition, many GloFox customers report price increases, declining customer support quality, platform instability, and difficulty canceling contracts. On Trustpilot, one reviewer wrote: 'Since merging with ABC they have gone down hill rapidly.'
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GloFox doesn't publish pricing. You have to book a demo and go through a sales process to get a quote. Based on third-party sources and customer reports, plans start around $107/mo and can exceed $600/mo with add-ons. Annual contracts are standard.
Punchpass pricing is on our website: Willow at $59/mo, Banyan at $99/mo, Redwood at $149/mo. All month-to-month, no contracts.
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Punchpass is month to month. No contracts, no commitments. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime — and you won't be billed again once your current month ends. GloFox, by contrast, typically requires annual contracts.
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Absolutely. Start a free 14-day trial — no credit card required. You can run Punchpass alongside GloFox to see how it works before making any changes.
Given that GloFox contracts can be difficult to exit, we recommend starting your Punchpass trial well before your GloFox renewal date so you have time to evaluate and plan your switch.
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We've helped many studios migrate and we make it as painless as possible. If you can export your data from GloFox, we can upload your customer information for you — and we don't charge for data migration.
We'll help you transfer customer details and any active passes or memberships. Most studios are up and running quickly, often while still in the free trial.
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Yes. Punchpass includes everything an independent studio needs: class scheduling, online booking, pass and membership management, payment processing via Stripe, Zoom integration for virtual classes, Mailchimp and MailerLite integration, embeddable schedules, attendance tracking, and detailed reporting. You're not getting a stripped-down product — you're getting the right features without enterprise bloat.
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Punchpass works well for single-location studios and studios with a handful of locations. However, if you're running a large franchise operation with 10+ locations and need centralized franchise management, GloFox is better suited for that use case.
For most independent studios — even busy ones — Punchpass has everything you need.
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If you're using GloFox's branded mobile app, multi-location franchise dashboard, or built-in CRM/lead management, those are features Punchpass doesn't replicate. But most independent studios we hear from aren't actively using those features — they're paying for them without getting value.
What you gain: transparent pricing, month-to-month flexibility, significantly lower costs, higher-rated support (4.9/5), and a platform designed specifically for how independent studios operate.
See how Punchpass can work for your studio
