Run your gym without the bloated, expensive booking software
Class booking with waitlists, instructor scheduling, memberships, and member chat — one app your members and coaches actually use, on the phone and the web.
Free to start. No credit card required. We'll set you up with a sample club so you can explore before inviting anyone.
Most boutique gyms are stuck paying hundreds a month for software built for chains — or duct-taping a booking tool, a payment app, and a group chat together. core.club is class booking software, memberships, and member communication in one place, without the enterprise price tag.
What running a gym & fitness club looks like today
Built for how your club actually runs
Class booking with waitlists
Members book classes from their phone and core.club caps each session automatically. When someone cancels, the waitlist pulls in the next member — so popular classes stay full and nobody guesses at capacity.
Instructor scheduling
Build the weekly class schedule, assign instructors, and handle sub requests in one place. Coaches see their sessions and members always know who is teaching.
Memberships & class packs
Sell memberships, class packs, and drop-ins directly in the app. Payments and renewals are handled for you, so nobody reconciles a spreadsheet — the gym keeps its revenue, minus a low 2.5% as you grow.
Attendance tracking
See who is booked and who showed up for every class. Track attendance over time without a clipboard at the door or a manual headcount.
Automated reminders
Members get automatic class reminders so no-shows drop and last-minute cancellations free up spots for the waitlist instead of sitting empty.
Announcements & member chat
Post closures and schedule changes every member actually sees, and give members and coaches group and direct chat in the same app instead of scattering it across email and Instagram.
One club, on the phone and the web
Members get a fast native app on iOS and Android; admins run everything from the same account on the web. No separate tools, no exports, no re-keying data between systems.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best software for a small gym or fitness studio?+
The best gym software keeps class booking, memberships, attendance, and member communication in one place without charging enterprise prices. core.club does all of it on iOS, Android, and web, and is free to start with just 2.5% on payments you take — no per-member fees.
Can members book classes from their phone?+
Yes. Members book classes from the core.club app or web, and each session is capped automatically. A waitlist pulls in the next member when someone cancels, so popular classes stay full.
How do I sell memberships and class packs?+
Sell memberships, class packs, and drop-ins directly in the app. Payments and renewals are handled for you, so you are not tracking who paid in a spreadsheet or chasing a payment app by hand.
How much does core.club cost for a gym?+
core.club is free to run. As your gym takes payments — memberships, class packs, drop-ins — core.club charges 2.5%, capped at $250/month per location. There are no per-member fees and no setup cost, unlike the big class-booking platforms.
Does core.club replace Mindbody or Glofox for a small studio?+
For most boutique gyms, yes. core.club covers class booking with waitlists, instructor scheduling, memberships, attendance, and member chat in one app — without the high monthly fees and complexity built for large chains.
Is there a mobile app for members?+
core.club is a native app on both iOS and Android plus a full web experience, so members can book classes, manage their membership, and chat from anywhere — and staff run the gym from the same account.
Get your gym & fitness set up in minutes
Create your club, see it populated with sample data, and invite your members. Free to start — you only pay 2.5% as your club grows.
Free to start. No credit card required. We'll set you up with a sample club so you can explore before inviting anyone.