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In one paragraph
GymMaster is the platform to beat for unmanned 24-hour gyms: its own door controller, pricing that scales by member count, and a 60-day money-back guarantee. Gymciety does not compete on the door. It competes on what happens after the member is inside: the app, the programs, the nutrition, the check-ins, and a front desk that runs on QR.
Side by side
| Gymciety | GymMaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Published price | USD 299/mo (Gym Basic) or 499/mo (Gym Pro); 242 or 408 on yearly billing. Members billed in AED. | USD 89, 129 or 209/mo for up to 100, 400 or 1,300 members. Enterprise by quote. 10% off yearly. |
| Free trial | Demo and self-serve subscription; no free trial on gym plans. | 60-day money-back guarantee; no lock-in contracts. |
| Built for | Staffed gyms and studios whose coaches train members. | 24/7 and unmanned gyms; clubs that want door control from the software vendor. |
| Coaching tools | Included: program builder with 377 animated exercises, check-ins, chat, retention flags. | Not included. |
| Nutrition | Included: macro targets, meal suggestions, AI meal logging. | Not included. |
| Payments and billing | Stripe billing in AED; memberships, freezes, day passes, PT packages. | Automated billing, POS and inventory in every tier. |
| Door access | QR check-in at the desk and QR join. No biometric or turnstile hardware. | 24/7 door access as a paid add-on with GymMaster hardware. |
| Member / client app | Member app on iOS and Android with your logo and colours; web dashboard. | Member app on iOS and Android. |
| UAE presence | Built in the UAE (Ras Al Khaimah). Support in English and Arabic. | Support teams in Australia and New Zealand. |
| Self-serve sign-up | Yes: prices on the page, sign up online. | Yes. |
| Free website | Included with every gym plan: designed and hosted by Gymciety. | Not offered. |
GymMaster facts are as published on www.gymmaster.com on 9 September 2026. Gymciety facts are current as of the same date.
Choose GymMaster if
- You run unmanned hours and need the vendor to own the door.
- You have under 100 members and want the lowest monthly price on this list.
- You want a long money-back window to test with real members.
Choose Gymciety if
- Your gym is staffed and your coaches train members through the app.
- You want support on Gulf hours rather than Australian ones.
- You want member billing in AED and a website built for you.
Try it rather than read about it. Book a 30-minute demo on a live gym account, or see gymciety for gyms.
Questions
Can Gymciety control a door like GymMaster?
No. Gymciety checks members in with a QR code at a staffed desk. GymMaster sells its own door controller for unmanned access.
Which is cheaper for a small gym?
GymMaster starts at USD 89 a month for up to 100 members, before the door add-on. Gymciety starts at USD 299 a month and includes coaching tools and a website. For a small unmanned gym GymMaster is cheaper; for a small coached gym Gymciety replaces two products.
Does GymMaster have coaching features?
No programming, nutrition or check-in tools are listed. Gymciety includes them.
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