GYMS24 vs GymMaster: Detailed Comparison for Indian Gyms

GymMaster is one of the largest gym software brands in the world, used by thousands of clubs across 110+ countries. GYMS24 is built specifically for the Indian market. This comparison looks at what each offers an Indian gym owner — where they genuinely overlap and where they simply do not compete.

Pricing Comparison

Aspect	GYMS24	GymMaster
Free Plan	Always free for 100 members (no time limit)	Trial only
Paid Plan	₹399/month flat (unlimited members)	From US$89/month (~₹7,400)
Currency	INR, no forex surprises	USD — 8–12% forex overhead for Indian buyers
Per-Member Fee	None	Scales with active members
Setup Fee	Free	Free

GymMaster’s entry plan starts at US$89/month and scales with member count. GYMS24 is free for up to 100 members and ₹399/month flat for unlimited members. An Indian gym with 100 members saves roughly ₹7,000/month by choosing GYMS24 — over ₹84,000/year.

India-Specific Features

This is the decisive section. GymMaster is built for the US, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand:

• Payments: GymMaster relies on Stripe and regional billing providers. No native UPI support. GYMS24 logs every payment with amount and date against the member’s plan.
• GST invoicing: GymMaster has no GST module. GYMS24 focuses on payment and revenue tracking — invoices are handled by your own accounting or billing setup.
• WhatsApp: GymMaster communicates via email, SMS, and in-app notifications. GYMS24 is WhatsApp-first — renewal reminders, renewal confirmations, and welcome messages.
• Local support: GymMaster is English-only with global support. GYMS24 offers India-based support that understands local gym operations.

Door Access and Attendance

GymMaster’s flagship differentiator is built-in 24/7 door access control — key fobs, PINs, and the member app. If you run an unstaffed, 24-hour club with door hardware, GymMaster is purpose-built for that.

GYMS24 takes the opposite approach for Indian gyms: QR check-in with zero hardware. Members scan from their phone, staff can check in from any device, and there is nothing to install at the door. Most Indian gyms run staffed front desks, so hardware access control is unnecessary cost.

Member App

GymMaster offers a branded member app for bookings, payments, and portal access — a real strength for clubs that want a polished app.

GYMS24 members check in through a simple page and receive membership updates — expiry reminders, renewal confirmations, and welcome messages — via WhatsApp.

The Verdict

Choose GymMaster if you run an unstaffed, 24/7 club in a Western market, need door access hardware, and are comfortable with USD pricing.

Choose GYMS24 if you run an Indian gym and want WhatsApp-first reminders, transparent INR pricing, and a genuinely free plan for up to 100 members. Try GYMS24 free today — no credit card required.

See the full best gym management software in India roundup, or compare against GymForce and Mindbody.