ABC Fitness

Overview

Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Frisco, Texas, ABC Fitness develops software for businesses and their members. ABC Ignite handles club operations, while ABC Trainerize focuses on coaching. This breadth can suit organizations that need both operational tools and coaching capabilities, but the products address different needs rather than forming one clearly priced package.

Key features

• Club operations: ABC Ignite covers bookings, check-ins, staff, billing and payments. Online booking, automated billing and multi-location support make it relevant to clubs coordinating recurring activity across sites. The club platform’s custom pricing makes cost harder to assess before a sales conversation.
• Member engagement: A branded mobile app lets members book classes and track progress, providing a member-facing channel alongside club operations.
• Coaching: Trainerize supports fitness, nutrition and habit coaching, with in-app messaging and progress tracking. Its plans add tools such as workout programs, meal and macro tracking, custom exercise videos and consultation forms at different client-seat scales.
• Integrations: The partner marketplace describes native or API-based integrations and highlights EGYM, MyFitnessPal and Truemed. That gives buyers named options for connecting services, though the marketplace description does not establish which integrations suit a particular setup.
• Security and privacy: ABC says it is a Tier 1 PCI service provider and maintains an annual PCI AOC. It also says it does not collect biometric data directly from individuals and will not sell, lease or trade biometric data it receives from clients.
• Support: Separate contacts serve gym members and club operators, with phone and email support for operators.

Pricing

ABC Fitness uses a paid model for its club platform, with custom pricing; buyers must request a demo rather than compare a published price. Trainerize has a free plan and a 30-day trial with unlimited clients and no credit card required.

The free Trainerize plan limits a coach to one client seat; Grow includes two, while Pro 5 starts at five selectable seats. Studio Plus raises capacity substantially and adds multi-location support and full API access, but its higher monthly price is aimed at larger operations. No renewal terms are stated for the Trainerize plans.

Platforms

ABC Fitness supports Android, iOS, web, Windows and API access. The status page lists web app, mobile app and API services for several platforms, including Trainerize, Glofox and EVO.

Who it's for

ABC Fitness is relevant to gyms and health clubs, boutique studios, personal trainers and coaches, and franchises. Clubs can consider Ignite for bookings, check-ins, staffing, billing and payments, while coaches can use Trainerize’s distinct plan ladder. Independent trainers who need only a small client roster have a free starting point; larger clubs should weigh the custom-priced platform against their operational requirements before committing.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Ignite combines booking, check-in, staff and payment operations, with online booking, automated billing and multi-location support.
• Pros: Trainerize offers a free one-seat plan and a 30-day unlimited-client trial without requiring a credit card, giving coaches a low-commitment way to evaluate its coaching tools.
• Pros: The marketplace describes native or API integrations, and ABC states a defined PCI and biometric-data position.
• Cons: The club platform has custom pricing, so buyers cannot compare its cost from a published monthly rate.
• Cons: Trainerize Basic’s single client seat and Grow’s two included seats constrain coaches with larger rosters unless they move to a higher tier.
• Cons: Club operations and coaching are presented as distinct platforms, so businesses seeking one clearly priced package may find the buying decision less straightforward.

Alternatives

Consider WellnessLiving if you want a paid platform with a free plan and trial and a Starter plan at 62.00 USD per month billed annually, which includes one staff member, booking, and client and staff apps. Its stated Starter price offers a concrete point of comparison with ABC Fitness’s custom-priced club platform.

RhinoFit Sign-In Kiosk is a freemium option with a free plan and trial, and a Start Up plan at no cost; its listed eligibility and trial terms may make it worth considering if those conditions fit your needs.

PushPress may suit buyers looking for a freemium option: its Free plan has no monthly fees, with stated transaction charges of 4.99% + .30 CC and 2.89% + .30 ACH, while Pro is 159.00 USD per month.

Gymdesk is a paid option with a free trial and a plan for up to 50 members at 75.00 USD per month billed monthly, making it a relevant comparison for smaller member rosters.

Kicksite may fit a school with a modest active-student count: its 0–25 students plan is 49.00 USD per month and includes all features.

MyStudio is another paid option with a free trial; its Essentials plan is 79.00 USD per month and includes unlimited students, a website and member app, rank and belt tracking, online sales and payments, and class scheduling.

Spark Membership is a paid alternative with a free trial and a 199.00 USD monthly plan that includes CRM, booking and scheduling, payments and attendance, and email and SMS automation.

For an active-customer-based option, TeamUp charges 189.00 USD per month for 101–200 active customers and also offers a custom-branded app.

Browse the Gym Management Software list for more options.

Verdict

ABC Fitness is a strong fit for fitness businesses that need club operations or coaching tools, especially coaches who value Trainerize’s free entry plan and a trial with unlimited clients. Its operational breadth is the main reason to consider it; custom pricing for ABC Fitness is the main reason to look elsewhere if a firm club-software budget is essential before speaking with a vendor.